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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The foundations, principles and processes of American politics. Topics include the Constitution, political institutions (Congress, presidency, courts), parties, interest groups, campaigns, elections, public opinion and political participation.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis on what government does, with a focus on substantive policy areas as well as the mechanisms of policy making. Case studies of policy areas (e.g., health policy, environmental policy, social welfare policy, etc.) used to illustrate processes of agenda setting, decision making and policy implementation.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates the politics of race in the U. S. sports with particular attention to the political status of African Americans, and white prejudice and discrimination. Ask such questions as: Is there racism in sports? How can we tell if ads are racist, and whether sports team owners are using code words to appeal to racial prejudices? Is kneeling for the anthem to protest the treatment of Black Americans unpatriotic? Are race-conscious policies really necessary? Should Black athletes use sports to protest socio-political issues? Seek to answer these questions and more by studying the systemic forms of oppression and discussing various cultural perspectives in an atmosphere of Intellectual rigor and mutual respect for opposing views. Develop your understanding race by using the context of sport to explore many salient issues in American society such as racism, blind patriotism, capitalism, sexism, violence, oppression, etc. Enhance your critical thinking skills, information literacy skills, and your ability to place historical and contemporary issues in proper context.
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3.00 Credits
In order to challenge discrimination and oppression, it is vital to understand how systems of discrimination develop and are perpetuated and how these are challenged. This class will familiarize students with key concepts and issues in social justice, including: social construction, discrimination, privilege, systemic oppression, implicit bias and social activism. Because issues of social justice span the globe, this class will emphasize the links between both American and global social justice issues.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to key concepts and theories for understanding politics on a global level. Topics include the structure of the international system, causes of war and peace, economic globalization, international organizations and other issues and processes that cross national borders.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to key concepts and patterns in comparative politics. Topics include democratic processes and democratization, economic and political development, political institutions, and civil society. Cases from different parts of the world are examined to provide a grounding in comparative analysis.
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