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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the ongoing struggle over the economic and political "development" of Third World nations. Since the end of World War II, the poorer or so-called "Third World" or "developing" countries of the world have sought to develop their economies and political systems. Despite formidable application of resources and expertise, however, so much has seemingly gone wrong: international debt mounts, poverty deepens, environmental systems deteriorate, population grows, famine continues, and the pernicious gap between rich and poor widens. Why is this so and, given the prevailing distribution of power and influence, what can be done? These questions are explored with particular reference to the domestic and international politics of Asia and Africa and special attention to emerging policy alternatives. This course is particularly well-suited to first- and second-year students with little or no training in political scie
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4.00 Credits
An overview of the processes and patterns of transitions toward democracy occurring around the world. Topics covered include a variety of theories of democracy, nondemocratic political regimes, patterns of successful democratization, current cases of transitions toward democracy, international consequences of democracy and the future of democratization.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the factors that condition the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy. These factors include: the general political, cultural, and economic conditions within the U.S.; various governmental agencies with responsibility for foreign affairs; non-governmental groupings that affect the scope, direction, and efficacy of U.S. foreign policy; international organizations; and the policy-making process itself.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of comparative law, politics and society. Students study law as a cultural object and as a social science subject and will learn to relate law to the political systems and cultural settings within which law is created, constructed, interpreted and enforced. We consider "the law" in a variety of states such as China, the U.S., Great Britain, Canada, France, Japan, Germany, and South Africa through class readings, lectures, discussions, and debates.
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4.00 Credits
An analysis of United States-Latin American relations over time, with a special emphasis on the post-Cold War period. The central question to be addressed is whether there will be greater harmony between the two regions now that the threat of communism has disappeared or if there will be increased conflict because of the exponential rise of drug trafficking, migratory pressures, growing economic disparity and increasing environmental pressures. An examination of historical case studies will provide students with the requisite background for assessing current issues.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to Western Europe comparing societies, cultures and political institutions. Diverse historical experiences are the background to an analysis of post-war and contemporary issues such as European integration; the welfare state; the evolution of party politics; NATO and changing security issues; and immigration and nationalism.
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4.00 Credits
An analysis of selected classics of American political theory from the first settlement throughout the founding of the Republic up to the present. Texts are drawn from the works of theorists and commentators such as Winthrop, Paine, Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Lincoln, Tocqueville, Henry Adams, Chesterton and Lippmann, as well as from the work of literary figures such as Hawthorne, Melville, Twain and Faulkner.
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4.00 Credits
Techniques of quantitative analysis of social and political data. Topics include measurement, scaling, description, sampling, inference, and research design. Emphasis is on measures appropriate to nominal and ordinal variables and non-parametric techniques. Students will use the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for computer analysis of archival data. Prerequisites: the successful completion of Mathematics 110 or 150, or placement in mathematics courses above that level as determined by the Mathematics Placement Test, or permission of the instructor. All students planning to pursue any form of graduate education are advised to take this course.
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4.00 Credits
Interpretation of the U.S. Constitution from its ratification (1788) through the "Constitutional Revolution of 1937." This basic course in constitutional law examines significant Supreme Court cases involving judicial review and power, federalism, state police powers, the commerce clause, and substantive due process of law. All students write case briefs (summaries). A research paper emphasizes modes of constitutional interpretation.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the functions, rules, customs and procedures of the United States Congress. Topics include the relationship between the national legislature and other governmental institutions, as well as between Congress and the electorate and the lobbyists. Also taken up is an analysis of informal groups, the committee system, the leadership structure, and proposals for legislative reorganization.
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