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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Course focuses on the current presidential campaign but also deals with rules, structures, procedures, and strategies to help students understand future elections as well. The course covers four main areas: 1) the election arena (history, campaign finance, voting patterns, etc.); 2) the nomination stage (delegate selection, party conventions, etc.); 3) the presidential campaign (tactics, image building, advertising, etc.); and 4) the general election (the Electoral University, reforms, mandates, etc.). Seminarformat. Debates and simulations used. Active participation in on-campus Mock National Convention required. Prerequisite: Political Science 102 or consent of instructor. Spring 2008.
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1.00 Credits
Systematic discussion of current topic(s). Participation in Model United Nations, Model Congress, or other simulations. Prerequisite: Political Science 102 or 103. As needed.
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1.00 Credits
Course provides an introduction to research methods in political science using a series of self-paced, software-based tutorials. As needed.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the modern state, democratic and authoritarian regimes, and regime change, with special attention paid to the impact of globalization on the modern state; special focus on healthcare and social policies, environmental policies, cultural diversity and group rights; includes use of case studies from a variety of countries (Britain, France, Germany, Russia, India, Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, the United States, Nigeria and others). Spring, even-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of international politics, focusing on the interactions of states and non-state actors; includes the study of different theories of war and peace, international political economy and globalization, and international institutions, such as the United Nations.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the formulation and implementation of American foreign policy, including historical patterns in U.S. foreign policy-making and theories of U.S. foreign policy; includes a special focus on contemporary issues in American foreign policy. Fall, odd-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
The United States court system in general and the U.S. Supreme Court in particular. Specific court decisions showing changing interpretations of constitutional provisions dealing with powers of the government. Constitutional controversies involving separation of powers, federalism, checks and balances, judicial review, and the like. Court decisions, the Constitution, and other primary source materials used. Moot court simulation activities. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
Legislative processes with an emphasis on the United States Congress. The legislator's public policy functions, the representative's functions, and conflicts between the two. The role of party, leaders, constituents, rules, reforms, and relations with the president. Contemporary controversies discussed in context. Prerequisite: Political Science 102. As needed. 174/Saint Francis University
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3.00 Credits
The evolution and exercise of presidential power. Presidential elections. Presidential leadership. How are the two related? Emphasis on constitutional origins, structures, relations with Congress and the courts, presidential character, the role of television, and other timely issues. Prerequisite: Political Science 102. Fall, even-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
The structures, powers, and functions of state and local governments and their relations with the national government. Topics include power, state constitutions, legislatures, governors, courts, counties, cities, towns, policy making, and administration. As needed.
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