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3.00 Credits
This course examines in depth a major issue, problem, or theme in the area of political science. It includes a specialized research paper or project, involves discussion and oral and written reports, and may include guest speakers and field trips. Course prerequisite varies by topic. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Liberal Arts Elective, Political Science Minor
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Session Cycle: Fall Yearly Cycle: Annual This honors course explores the current global political system. It examines major historical develpments that shaped the actors and power distributiion of the current system. Next, it explores competing international relations theories that attempt to explain the main motivations and realities guiding the behavior of actors in the system. Then, it focuses on contemporary issues with global implications. Subsequently, it examines recent and future challenges faced by particular key actors in the system as they attempt to shape the global system of the future. It concludes by returning to the system level to consider the prospects for global cultural clashes or peace through globalization. Students receiving credit for GLOB241/POLS241, Introduction to Global Politics, cannot receive credit for this class. This course is cross-listed with GLOB290. Prerequisite: Honors Program or permission of the honors coordinator. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Cultural Mode of Thought, Global Studies, Honors Course, International Affairs Minor, International Focus, International Studies, Liberal Arts Elective, Political Science Minor, Social Science Mode of Thought
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Session Cycle: Spring Yearly Cycle: Annual This honors course covers the ideas and historical factors that shaped the formation and evolution of the U.S. political system. It examines the main governmental and non-governmental players in the contemporary policy-making system and how they interact to create policy decisions. It explores some key ongoing policy debates. Additionally, it goes beyond book knowledge to examine contemporary, practical politics throughout the semester. Students receiving credit for POLS256, Government and Society in America, cannot receive credit for this class. Prerequisite: Honors program or permission of the honors coordinator. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Honors Course, Liberal Arts Elective, Political Science Minor, Social Science Mode of Thought
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3.00 Credits
Honors courses provide the opportunity for exceptional achievement. Instructors use methods and introduce concepts that will challenge the highly motivated student. Often interdisciplinary in approach and sometimes team taught, honors courses typically offer students occasions to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Course prerequisite varies by topic. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Liberal Arts Elective, Political Science Minor
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3.00 Credits
Session Cycle: Spring Yearly Cycle: Annual Students will learn about America's rise to power and its implementation and issues of U.S. foreign policy. current role in the world with a focus both on how foreign policy is made and Post WWII U.S. involvements overseas. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Global Studies, International Affairs Minor, International Focus, International Studies, Liberal Arts Elective, Political Science Minor, Social Science Mode of Thought
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3.00 Credits
Session Cycle: Fall Yearly Cycle: Even Year This course covers the history of party politics, party organization, nominations and elections, voting, and the role of pressure groups, public opinion, and the media in the national electoral process. The course is offered in the fall semester of even years when congressional and/or presidential elections take place. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Liberal Arts Elective, Political Science Minor, Social Science Mode of Thought
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3.00 Credits
Session Cycle: Spring Yearly Cycle: Annual This course examines the different ways government interacts with citizens around the globe. Topics include the evolution of modern countries and citizenship, historical evolution of democracy, different democratic structures, non-democratic systems, and the processes of political and economic liberalization. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Cultural Mode of Thought, Global Studies, International Focus, International Studies, Liberal Arts Elective, Political Science Minor, Social Science Mode of Thought
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3.00 Credits
Session Cycle: Varies Yearly Cycle: Even Year Students explore the social and political foundations of Latin American societies, and their contemporary political institutions and practices. This course focuses on the varying roles played by political culture, the main political actors, foreign intervention, and developmental issues in Latin American politics. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Cultural Mode of Thought, Global Studies, International Focus, International Studies, Liberal Arts Elective, Political Science Minor, Social Science Mode of Thought
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3.00 Credits
Session Cycle: Fall Yearly Cycle: Odd Year We shall examine the processes of European integration including political, fiscal, and economic problems of the European Union. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Cultural Mode of Thought, Global Studies, International Focus, International Studies, Liberal Arts Elective, Political Science Minor, Social Science Mode of Thought
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3.00 Credits
Session Cycle: Spring Yearly Cycle: Odd Year After tracing the rise of Arabism and Islam, this course examines how the modern Middle East was shaped by the influence of European colonialism. It then examines recent regional conflicts and their resolution, including: the Arab/Israeli wars, the Palestinian uprising, the Iran-Iraq war, and the Gulf war. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Division History and Social Sciences Department Course Attributes: Cultural Mode of Thought, Global Studies, International Affairs Minor, International Focus, International Studies, Liberal Arts Elective, Political Science Minor, Social Science Mode of Thought
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