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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A critical analysis of several revolutions that will examine causes, outcomes and accepted explanations in an attempt to discern generalities applicable to all revolutions. Offered alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the political systems, cultures and issues of the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Japan, North and South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Pakistan and India. This course will pay particular attention to the relationship between the West and Asia, the processes of "modernization" and the role of Asia in contemporary international relations. Offered alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
An opportunity for qualified upperclass students to engage in an intensive reading or research program in fields of interest not satisfactorily covered by regular course offerings. Periodic conferences will be required. Prerequisite: written consent of the instructor to a specific project presented by the applicant. Offered as occasion demands.
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3.00 - 15.00 Credits
Direct participation in the practical workings of state, municipal and federal government. Ordinarily open only to seniors. Offered on availability to internships. Credits to be determined by instructor. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Not open to freshman.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the increasingly influential and varied roles international organizations play in the world today from peace and security to international development, human rights and environmental protection. It traces the evolution of the thinking behind, and efforts to establish international organizations, and analyzes not only their promise and challenges, but also their successes and failures to date. Although particular attention is paid to the United Nations and its many affiliated bodies, regional organizations (e.g. European Union, Organization of American States, African Union, NATO), international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and multi-national corporations are also assessed. Offered alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
A research and writing course designed to introduce students to graduate standards of original research and critical writing in political science.
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3.00 Credits
An inquiry into the ostensible causes of war-biological, economic, psychological, strategic and theological-and an examination of the purported causes of war-personal probity, military counterpoise, political utopia and world government. Preparation of a substantial paper is required.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the development of international law and assesses its effectiveness in governing the relations among nation-states. The course examines early as well as more recent efforts to build a body of such law. It compares international law with domestic law, and explores the principal sources of international law. The course uses cases to analyze the development of international law in areas such as extraterritorial jurisdiction, the range of sovereignty, diplomatic relations, the treaty system, arbitration and adjudication, the use of force, human rights, the environment and economic relations. Offered alternate years.
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6.00 Credits
A substantial, year-long, research and writing project. See description of department honors program. Offered as occasion demands.
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4.00 Credits
No course description available.
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