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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A course intended to look at global topics and relations between nations. The course studies the tensions between national interests and the increasing global dependence. Power, economic interests, and human rights are topics that will be examined as well.
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Offered cooperatively with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.] An introduction to Russian history and culture using the rich resources of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Nizhni Novgorod. Students continue the study of Russian people and culture throughout history using well-known works of Russian literature to examine changes in Russia and their impact on her citizens from ancient times, through the czarist and Soviet eras, and in Russia today. Students read works by Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Gorky, and Bulgakov.
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3.00 Credits
Offered cooperatively with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.] A focus on contemporary Russia and her struggle to rebuild society following the collapse of Communism. This six-week course combines lectures during afternoon sessions with excursions and briefings by knowledgeable guest lecturers and public policy representatives. Through conversations with business and government leaders, students are introduced to the complexities of economic transition from a centrally-planned economy to a free market system. Students also study efforts to build democratic institutions in Russia and analyze the role of Russia's churches and the debate concerning religious freedom. (Same as HIST 3534)
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to look at some contemporary issues such as politics, war, hunger, etc., and discuss how Christians should live in light of these issues.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the Constitutional law of the United States. This course examines the powers of government, including the judicial power, legislative power, and executive power. (Same as LEGL 3623)
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Constitutional Law I with a further examination of governmental authority and its distribution in relation to individual rights and liberties. (Same as LEGL 3633)
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3.00 Credits
A study of international law, including its sources and subjects, and its relation to the individual and to international organizations. The course is intended to look at global topics and relations between nations. Power, economic interests, and human rights are topics that may be discussed. (Same as LEGL 3703)
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3.00 Credits
Offered cooperatively with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.] An examination of two key and inter-related aspects of modern China: Government policy and economic reforms. Public Policy covers the structure of the Chinese government, social rights and the legal system, and issues such as ethnic minorities, family planning, and education. Economic Development covers the government policies from 1949 to the present, from the commune system to the current market-oriented reforms. Other topics include foreign investment, pollution and the environment, and the World Trade Organization.
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3.00 Credits
Offered cooperatively with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.] An examination of the enormous varieties of peoples and cultures found in the Middle East. This course examines the basic structure of historical and contemporary societies and cultures of the Middle East and North Africa, with a special emphasis on Egypt. Social organization, law, family, tribe, gender, rural-urban migration, education and social change are among the areas of inquiry in this course. Special attention is given to Christian ethnic groups throughout the Middle East.
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A study of contemporary concerns about human rights, with emphasis on the role of international and non-governmental organizations in the protection of human rights. The course will also examine the development of international human rights and standards, and their implementation in diverse political and social contexts. (Same as LEGL 4633)
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