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3.00 Credits
This class examines important questions surrounding the term "sustainable development" and its history through an analysis of the political economy, institutions, and cultural/social impacts of living in a sustainable manner and/or living unsustainably. F,S,Su.
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3.00 Credits
Understanding basic terms in the Arabic Language is a key to understanding politics, media, culture and Islam in the Middle East. In this course students will gain the basic tools to enable them to understand current political discourse through main sources of Arabic media, gain basic elements and terms of modern Arabic language, and facilitate their studies of the Middle East.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*101;
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to the practice of state legislative procedures. Students are required to participate in the South Carolina Legislature activity. May be repeated up to eight times for credit. May be counted up to three credits for political science major or minor requirements. F, S.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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1.00 Credits
A laboratory course on test taking techniques and strategies for the Law School Admission Test(LSAT). (Pass/Fail grading only.) F,S
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1.00 Credits
(1 credit) This course is an experimental approach to understanding the appellate court process. Students develop their understanding of the judicial process and learn about important legal principles by forming two-person teams and developing and arguing a fictional appellate case. Students are required to argue their cases at invitational and regional elimination tournaments sponsored by the American Collegiate Moot Court Association. F,S,Su
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3.00 Credits
(3)(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the institutional powers, constraints, and interactions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government. Selected covered topics include the constitutional powers of Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court; federalism; the Commerce Clause; and substantive due process. F, S.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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3.00 Credits
(3)(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the boundaries of the civil rights and liberties protected by the Constitution. Selected covered topics include the liberties enumerated in the first Ten Amendments of the Constitution, and the civil rights of citizens protected in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendements of the Constitution. F,S.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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3.00 Credits
(Prereq: POLI 201 or permission of the instructor) A study of the role of the Supreme Court in American politics. Covered topics include the historical development as an institution, the selection and nomination process of Supreme Court justices, the nature of Supreme Court decision-making, the relationship between the Supreme Court and the other branches, and other relevant topics.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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3.00 Credits
A study of the growth of law, the law-making function of the courts, the structure and organization of federal and state courts, the procedures involved in civil and criminal cases, and the problems and proposals for reform in the administration of justice.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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3.00 Credits
A study of the structure, organization, powers, functions and problems of legislative bodies.
Prerequisite:
Take POLI*201(POLI_201);
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