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3.00 Credits
This course reviews and examines the materials, methods, and approaches utilized in organizing and teaching the high school advanced placement course on American Government. Successful completion of the course satisfies the state requirement for certification to teach the advanced placement American Government Course.
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3.00 Credits
A general survey of the American legal process (except for the criminal justice process) with emphasis on the nature and function of law, the organization of legal institutions (primarily the state and federal judiciaries), an introduction to civil law and the civil justice process, the roles of judges and lawyers, the judicial decision-making process, and the impact of court decisions.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of contemporary political and economic issues within China, Japan, Taiwan, and the Koreas. This course examines the governmental and economic institutions within each country with emphasis on intra-regional relations; bilateral relations between the individual countries and with other states including the United States; and regional issues that impact Asia, the Pacific, and the globe.
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3.00 Credits
A study of key countries in the region including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, with an emphasis on issues of development and security concerns such as nuclear weapons development, territorial disputes, communal conflicts, and other forms of political violence. Attention is also paid to the great power aspirations of India and Pakistan and their relations with the United States.
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3.00 Credits
This course will address two major topics: (1) the constitutional and structural foundations of the American foreign policymaking process, through a consideration of the presidency, executive institutions (the state department, department of defense, the intelligence community, and Congress, as well as the ongoing dynamic relations among these actors. The role and impact of other relevant actors in the foreign policy formation process (i.e., the media, interest groups, as well as that of public opinion will also be addressed. (2) The second no less important issue we will address is that of globalization on the choices and freedom of action the United States had enjoyed since the end of WW II. The emergence of a transformed geopolitical environment as well will be reviewed. Students will be guided in analyzing the new context of American foreign policy as follows: (a) engaging in individual and small group analysis and presentation on individual foreign policy cases, to wit., researching how impact of American foreign policy is interpreted by leaders and publics in selected countries; (b) looking at survey research to understand the shaping and role of American public opinion on the foreign policy process; and (3) cross-comparison of the views of various activist elite foreign policy influencers, and the manner in which these views enter the formal foreign policymaking process (for example, the cycling of key policymakers from government to think tanks, the media, and academic institutions. Students will be expected to complete a comprehensive final exam as well as submit a research paper on a topic derived from the course content. Students with relevant experiences (such as military or government service, may with the instructors permission utilize such documentable experience in their research paper
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3.00 Credits
By interlinking the study of international politics, global affairs, and geopolitics, this course aims to provide graduate students with a solid foundation for further study and work in the field. It applies the major theories, concepts, and debates in international politics to "real-world" events and issues to help students fully grasp the nature and relevance of this field of study. It intertwines readings and discussion with students' own thinking to encourage critical thinking, analysis, research, and communication skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the relationship between economic and political behavior and the various ways in which domestic and international "agents" use political processes, institutions, and regimes to influence state policies and the international environment. In doing so, it analyses why and how politics and economics interact to shape the way we live. The course contains three parts. The first focuses on the major theoretical perspectives on political economy, including mercantilism, liberalism, and Marxism. The second examines some of the major components of the modern world economy: multilateral trade, domestic trade policy, international finance, and monetary policy and exchange rates. Finally, the course investigates current issues in international political economy, such as the North-South gap, the role of multinational corporations, and the effects of globalization.
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3.00 Credits
Thiscourse looks at the question of democratic governance across the globe. It presents an understanding by the concept of democracy both theoretically and practically; a discussion of efforts to measure democracy in order to help differentiate between democracies and non-democracies; an exploration of the reasons behind the historical spread of democracy; and an investigation of the numerous challenges and obstacles to the spread and consolidation of democracy. Both domestic and international factors are important not only in promoting democracy but also in inhibiting its adoption. Finally, the course concludes with an overview of a number of regional and country-specific experiences/case studies related to the democratization process.
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3.00 Credits
Seminar which examines the components of United States security policy. Course discusses the roles and agencies involved in the development of national security policy. Consideration given factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the core themes, ideological debates, and methodological approaches used in the field of comparative politics. In doing so, it encourages students to examine some of the questions of enduring interest to political scientists, including the origins and influence of the state, the causes and consequences of authoritarian and democratic forms of government. It also looks at variations within regime types and how they may affect the function of key political institutions and overall governance. As students engage with these questions, they will explore the interaction between economic, social, historical, and institutional factors in explaining political developments. Critical thinking and the ability to articulate clearly the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches are stressed throughout the course.
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