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3.00 Credits
Examination of contemporary American defense policy, with emphasis on a broad range of national and global security threats. Attention given to national interests and capabilities, international responsibilities, and selected policies and strategies. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least junior standing. Credits: 3
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Analysis of feature films to explore topics such as war, revolution, civil liberties, alienation, and conflict rooted in race, gender, and class. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: POLS 100 or POLS 150 or consent of department. Credits: 3
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Selected topics in the analysis and evaluation of political phenomena in a variety of settings. Topics vary each semester and include such concerns as political myths, revolution, biopolitics, imperialism, and utopian politics. May be repeated once as topic changes. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least sophomore standing. Credits: 3
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Preparing junior honors students to conduct research for, and write, their senior theses. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Junior standing and acceptance into departmental honors program. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Focus on the structural, psychological, and sociological factors associated with participation in the political process including both electoral and nonelectoral participation. Attention given to the impact of various levels and types of participation on the American and other major political systems. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: POLS 100 or consent of department. Credits: 3
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Judicial, legislative, and executive powers, war and emergency powers, federalism, the commerce clause, taxing and spending powers, the state police power, inter- and intrastate relations, the Supreme Court and economic policy. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least sophomore standing or consent of department. Recommended: POLS 100. Credits: 3
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Economic liberties and property rights, equal protection of the law, due process, incorporation of the Bill of Rights, right to counsel, right against compelled self-incrimination, right against cruel and unusual punishment, and right against unreasonable searches and seizures. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least sophomore standing or consent of department. Recommended: POLS 100. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
The First Amendment: freedoms of speech, association, assembly, press, and religion, and the right to privacy. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least sophomore standing or consent of department. Recommended: POLS 100. Credits: 3
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Examination and analysis of the enduring questions of importance for the legal system. Problems illustrating the intersection of law, morality, and politics are set in the context of contemporary issues. Specific focus of the course changes each semester. May be repeated once as topic changes. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: POLS 100. Credits: 3
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Focus on substantive criminal law: functions of the criminal law, crimes against the person, crimes against property, attempt, conspiracy, solicitation, and crimes without victims. May include elements of criminal procedures. Recommended: POLS 317 and POLS 411. Credits: 3
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