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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the major political ideologies of the world today. Emphasis is placed on democracy, feminism, Marxism, and nationalism.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of international relations, covering such topics as nationalism, power, foreign policy-making, diplomacy, war, arms control and disarmament, interdependence, the regulation of conflict, and other aspects of politics among nations.
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3.00 Credits
A freshman- and sophomore-level course designed to introduce students to a range of global concerns, including population, hunger, trade, energy, and the environment. The worldwide implications of these and other problems will be considered, as well as their effects on local communities such as St. Louis.
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3.00 Credits
Must be taken concurrently with Biol 1850 for three hours of biology credit and three hours of political science credit. A course team-taught by the Biology and Political Science departments, combining natural science and social science perspectives in taking a global view of a variety of environmental concerns, such as air and water pollution, climate change, energy use, use and conservation of natural? resources, human population ecology and other issues.? Examines the underlying scientific dimension, as well as the political-economic-social aspects of problem-solving at local, national and international levels.? Features labs and field trips in addition to lecture and discussion.
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3.00 Credits
Same as? SOC 1999. An interdisciplinary course. Consideration of economic factors, urban institutions, historical developments in urbanization, problems of the inner city, suburbia and the metropolitan area, ethnic groups, stratification, and Psychological implications of urban living. This course is primarily for freshmen and sophomores. It is open to juniors and seniors with the instructor's permission.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to political analysis, emphasizing both the logic of inquiry and practical methods. Students learn about the construction and evaluation of theories that relate to real-world politics. They also have an opportunity for hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative methods including graphics, descriptive statistics, cross-tabular and correlational analysis, hypothesis testing, and computer applications.
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3.00 Credits
Same as CRIMIN 2226. Prerequisite: POL SCI 1100, or 1200, or consent of instructor.? This course examines the ways in which law in America connects with politics and society. The course will cover the litigation process, access to the courts, how and why individuals and groups bring litigation to pursue political and policy goals, and how lawyers, judges and other political actors use law to solve policy problems. Attention will be placed on current legal policy issues facing American society.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: POL SCI 1100 or 1200, or consent of instructor. This course is an examination of the American state and federal legal systems. Topics examined in this course include an analysis of the structure, organization and function of courts. Emphasis will be placed on the role of juries, judges, attorneys, litigants, and interest groups in the judicial system. The objective of the course is to evaluate courts as political institutions and analyze the policy-making role of judges.
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3.00 Credits
Legal position of women in the United States , emphasizing constitutional law, criminal law, domestic relations, and fair employment practice laws. Same as WGST 2290. This course examines the ways in which laws and interpretations of laws affect gender equality in the United States.? Emphasizing how traditional roles impact both women and men historically and currently, the course highlights major pieces of legislation and court rulings related to employment, economics, education, sexual harassment, pornography, rape, reproductive rights, and domestic relations. The course stresses the impact of federal and state institutions and non-governmental influences on equality.? It also addresses gender representation in the legal profession and its effect on judicial decisions. (This course satisfies State requirements in American History and Government)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: POL SCI 1100 or consent of instructor. An examination of contemporary state politics in the United States; social, economic, and political determinants of policies; federal-state-local relations; elections, interest groups, and participation; executive, legislative, and judicial institutions and policies, and their impact.
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