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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course explores different theories of political power in U.S. cities. It examines the roles of officials (elected and appointed), political parties, neighborhood organizations, elites, interest and ethnic groups, as well as external forces on the city. What is the promise and reality of democracy and freedom in city settings? Does the city negotiate challenges of diversity better than other forms of political community?
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3.00 Credits
The course explores important contemporary political themes through the medium of film. Themes may include the founding of policies, terrorism, race relations, sexual oppression, exploitation in sports, the relationship between war and class, ethics in government, environmental activism, national liberation, patriotism and dissent. The course will explore the nature of film and filmmaking to understand films both in terms of their narrative powers and their capacity to create emotional reactions in their audiences. The course will draw on lesser known independent films as well as those made by major studios and internationally recognized directors. Students will learn how to write critically and creatively about film.
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3.00 Credits
This is a community engaged learning abroad course (CELA) in which we explore the power of community engagement in an international context. We will utilize the history, culture, and civic issues affecting Cuba as a living learning journey. The course is composed of weekly class meetings, readings, discussions, and a week-long community engagement experience in Havana, Cuba. The course is the result of collaborative efforts between The Lowell Bennion Community Service Center, Learning Abroad, the Departments of Political Science, Public Administration, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Havana, Cuba. Central to Cuba: Complexity, Community & Change is the interdisciplinary and collaborative nature of community-based experiential learning. We will consider and discuss civic leadership, community health, systems ecology, and collective impact to better understand how the activities and impacts of traveling and tourism affect quality of life, culture, and community in a historically isolated Latin American country. This course examines the current political, economic, social, and environmental issues in Cuba. Despite the evolving diplomatic relations with the U.S, there remain many misconceptions regarding the internal and external dynamics of Cuba. Through in-class and in-country discussions and activities we will analyze various historical and contemporary perspectives regarding Cuba and the Cuban Revolution.
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3.00 Credits
This intensive seminar will survey some of the most salient social issues of the day. Students will have the opportunity to learn from top scholars studying these issues and to interact with local community leaders engaged in finding solutions. Students will select a pressing contemporary social issue, provide an independent assessment of that issue, and present ideas for addressing the issue.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of the Hinckley Institute of Politics Forum Series is to expose students to important ideas and perspectives from academics, policy makers, diplomats, politicians, public servants, writers, and observers on relevant local, national and international affairs. Students determine which speakers and topics they are interested in and what times are convenient. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own interests and possible career paths through attending lectures, regular reading of major newspapers, reflective writing, and discussion sessions.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Topic to be specified when course is offered.
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3.00 Credits
Islam is the faith of over a billion followers. Most Muslims live in Indonesia, India, and Pakistan; the majority of Middle Easterners and many Africans are Muslims. The strong political engagement of the United States in the contemporary Middle East has made familiarity with Islam an urgent contemporary issue. This course will introduce students to Islam in its many forms, and help them to gain a better understanding of this world religion in its contemporary transnational and international dimensions.
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3.00 Credits
Provides students who have served as legislative interns an interactive, intensive seminar which includes an overview of the most salient issues in state politics. Students will engage with top scholars, elected officials, policy makers and members of the media and undertake a major research project of their own.
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3.00 - 12.00 Credits
Formally approved internships in the state of Utah working with private, non-profit, or government organizations.
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3.00 - 12.00 Credits
Formally approved internships working as legislative aides to Utah State House or Senate members during the legislative session.
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