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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. Concentration upon special problems of social, political, and legal philosophy; classical and contemporary views.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An examination of theories concerning the nature and extent of knowledge with an emphasis on contemporary approaches.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An examination of the problems concerning the nature of reality.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Philosophy majors in the University Honors Program who have selected a department honors adviser and are simultaneously working on their research project. Introduction to research materials and methods in philosophy.
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4.00 Credits
Open only to students who have taken 20 or more hours of philosophy in previous semesters including at least two courses higher than 260, or by permission of instructor. Topic will vary. Course focuses on building analytical, research and writing skills in philosophy. Required for philosophy majors. Satisfies the capstone requirement for philosophy.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Exhaustive research on a philosophic problem to assist the student in attaining proficiency in independent research. Application for permission to register for PHL 496 must be submitted to department chairperson or representative during the semester prior to the enrollment in the course. May be repeated for credit.
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4.00 Credits
History and evolution of American political processes, institutions and public policies from the founding period to the present, including importance of federalism, culture, public opinion, parties, interest groups, elections and the media, nature and quality of American democracy, political challenges, dilemmas, and reform.
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2.00 Credits
Current controversies in American politics, including affirmative action, welfare reform, immigration policies, gay and lesbian rights, US military intervention abroad, abortion, establishment versus free-exercise of religion, gun control, crime, and civil violence. Frequent use of interactive classroom technologies, multimedia presentations, and political debates to encourage independent thinking, critical analysis, and lively discussions.
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2.00 Credits
Combines a brief survey of international relations literature with the use of a discussion/debate format to deal with contemporary issues involving the evolution of world politics and the international economy, national and international security, terrorism, human rights, nationalism, transnationalism, and national power and diplomacy.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to features of the American states and their governments. The course will explore similarities and differences among the states' constitutions and key governmental institutions (administrative, legislative and judicial). The course will examine distinctive elements of states' politics with a particular focus on their political cultures and party systems. The course will briefly examine aspects of states' local governments.
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