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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An investigation into the causes and correlates of conflict in our time and how conflicts may be peacefully resolved.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing
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3.00 Credits
Examines the changing political role of women in the United States and compares it to that of women around the world. Investigates political attitudes and values, voting behavior, recruitment, and performance of women in the political arena, as well as the influence of women on public policy.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the dynamic of citizen involvement in politics, focusing on the nature, extent and consequences of participation. Addresses electoral and non-electoral behavior including protest, interest groups, turnout and theories of voting behavior. The primary focus of the course is political participation and voting in the US.
Corequisite:
POLS 2304, POLS 2304 and junior standing
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the political, economic and social dynamics of nations in east and southeast Asia. In-depth coverage of the culture, political evolution, economic challenges and future opportunities in these areas.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing
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3.00 Credits
Uses political science, history and other disciplines to compare and evaluate the problems and prospects of elections, civil rights and liberties, and the rule of law in late developing countries.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303, POLS 2304 and junior standing
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3.00 Credits
Understanding the concept of terrorism and the role it has played prior to and since September 11, 2001 in international and domestic politics. Exploration of the forces that motivate acts of terrorism including religious, political, and economic components.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303, 2304
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3.00 Credits
Focus on the role of public opinion in American democracy, specifically, how public opinion research is used to inform public officials of the public's preferences. Analysis of the benefits and dangers associated with increasing reliance by US public officials on public opinion.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303, 2304
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3.00 Credits
Comparison of the political development of Europe and the United States. Begins with an overview of how the modern state and mass participation evolved from European feudal societies dominated by monarchs, warlords, and the Church. Followed by examination of how struggles between nations and ideologies, such as liberalism, communism, and fascism have influenced the evolution of democracy. Format includes lecture, group work, current events, student research and presentations.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303 and POLS 2304
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3.00 Credits
Study of US foreign policy. Aims at training students in systematically, critically, and analytically examining the political, economic, and social determinants of the US foreign policy. Provides students with an indepth knowledge of the process of US foreign policy making.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303 and POLS 2304
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive look at public primary and secondary education policy and administration in the US. Focus on government-related topics that have great impact in today┐s education system, including school finance equality from legal and policymaking standpoints, certification policy, administrative intervention and reorganization at the micro and macro levels, the importance of social capital on performance and social order in public schools, the use of public money to fund private schools, the innovation of charter schools, and the political culture of the public school system.
Corequisite:
POLS 2303, POLS 2304 & junior standing
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