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3.00 Credits
Survey of the forces that shape relations among states and some of the major problems of contemporary international politics. (CD, D)
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3.00 Credits
Study of the various political elements which affect the modern Spanish state. Counts as an elective for the Spanish major. The department offers the opportunity to work at an internship site and receive academic credit during both summer sessions. Internships are available in a wide range of fields (medical, business, teaching, translation, interpretation-see program information at the Office for International Studies and Romance Languages Web sites). An orientation trip to places of cultural and historical interest is optional. Students live with families. The program is offered in Salamanca, the site of a well-established Spanish university and home of the Wake Forest semester or year program in Spain. No particular major is required for eligibility. However, students must have taken one course beyond 212 or 213 or have permission of instructor. Interested students should contact the program coordinator, Candelas Gala, (galacs@wfu.edu) in the Department of Romance Languages. Electronic applications are available at the Office for International Studies and Romance Languages Web sites.
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3.00 Credits
Intensive study of one or more major problems in contemporary U.S. politics and policy. Course may be retaken for credit if topic varies.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of party competition, party organizations, the electorate and electoral activities of parties, and the responsibilities of parties for governing.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the contemporary U.S. policymaking process. Special attention to ways issues become important and contributions of different political actors, institutions, and ideologies in the passage or rejection of policy proposals. Considers a range of social, economic, and regulatory policies.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the role and responsibilities of citizens in democratic policymaking. Includes discussion of democratic theory, emphasis on a policy issue of national importance (i.e. poverty, crime, environment), and involvement of students in projects that examine the dimension of the issue in their community. Service-learning course.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of U.S. social policymaking and policy outcomes on issues such as welfare, education, health care, and Social Security, with emphasis on historical development and cross-national comparison.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of the relationship between the political system and the mass media. Two broad concerns are the regulation of the mass media and the impact of media on political processes and events. Also listed as JOU 277.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the composition, authority structures, external influences, and procedures of Congress with emphasis on their implications for policymaking in the U.S.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of political participation in the U.S., with emphasis on electoral and non-electoral avenues through which individuals and groups wield influence in politics and government, including voting, interest groups, and social movements. Servicelearning course.
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