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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits An in-depth study of some of the leading political theorists of the 19th and 20th centuries, such as Marx, Nietzsche, Foucault, and recent feminists. Emphasis may vary. Prerequisite: PSC 341 or 342.
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1 semester, 3 credits This course will examine how the ancient Greeks first posed certain problems of political theory and then compares the ancient treatment with that of somemodern and/or contemporary theorists who deal with the same questions. Emphasismay vary. Fulfills the Political Theory requirement.
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1 semester, 3 credits A study of the development of American political thought: the Colonial period, the Revolution, the evolution of the Constitution, Jeffersonian democracy, the slavery controversy, the nature of the Union, and political currents since the CivilWar. Fulfills the Political Theory requirement. Prerequisite: PSC 101.
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1 semester, 3 credits This course addresses contemporary international conflicts and cooperation in the Middle East, including inter- Arab relations, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Persian-Arab conflict, war and diplomacy in the Persian Gulf (especially Iraq and Iran), East-West politics in Turkey, and the role of outside powers such as the United States, Russia, China, and the European Union. Fulfills the International Relations requirement.
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1 semester, 3 credits Examines major procedural and substantive aspects of international law, emphasizing the interaction between law and politics.Topics include the role and politics of the United Nations, the evolution of regional federations, and treaties or regulatory regimes that govern international economic, environmental, human rights, humanitarian, and security relations. Fulfills the International Relations requirement.
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1 semester, 3 credits A study of the political significance of the treatment, roles, and status of women, with emphasis on the United States. Examination of the meaning of gender, sexism, and feminism. Same asWMS 380.
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1 semester, 3 credits An examination of the relationship between politics and the arts. Emphasis may vary between literature and visual art, and between high culture and popular culture.
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1 semester, 3 credits Advanced, in-depth survey of racial politics in North America, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Considers analytical perspectives such as postp colonialism, pan-Africanism, negritude, indigenismo, critical race theory, racial patriarchy, and the "racial contract." Examinesthe politics of Indigenous, African-descent, Latino, and Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Fulfills either the American Politics or the Comparative Government and Politics requirement. Same as BLS 416.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits A comparison of public policies in industrialized nations. Various explanations of why the mix of public policies varies across polities will be examined. Prerequisite: PSC 205.
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3.00 Credits
1 semester, 3 credits Program evaluation derives from the idea that government and other social programs should have demonstrable results. Students become acquainted with the conceptual issues and primary methods (qualitative and quantitative) for conducting research to evaluate such programs. Students will evaluate a public or private nonprofit program as part of course requirements. Prerequisite: PSC 102 or other social science department equivalent.
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