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3.00 Credits
Studies nature and functions of political organizations in American democracy. Discusses origins and evolution of American parties, causes of interest group development, political socialization, political participation and voting behavior, as well as activities of interest groups within American society and political system. Emphasizes current trends regarding role of parties versus interest groups. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the media's coverage of current events, governmental institutions and electoral campaigns. Discusses effect of media on individuals' opinions and behavior. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys history of Western political thought including study of concepts and approaches to political philosophy. Prerequisites: none.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Accommodates various specialized subjects not offered as regular courses. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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3.00 Credits
Examines democratic government in ancient Athens: its origins and development, its practical workings, how politics were conducted and power was gained and exercised, citizen participation, law courts, and evaluations of democracy in the ancient world and since. Cross listed with CLAS/HIST 3050. Prerequisite: WB or COM2.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes courts and their personnel in the American political system, including examination of functions of courts, characteristics of judicial process, approaches to the study of judicial behavior and role of courses as policy makers. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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3.00 Credits
Histories and experiences of various societies have shaped their values, norms, beliefs, expectations, and attitudes. This class explores how the beliefs, values, and lifestyles of various societies shape peoples' views of their place in the politics of the state and of the state's place in their daily lives. Cross listed with INST 3200. Prerequisite: POLS/INST 1200 or POLS/INST 1250 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the political, economic and identity transitions of Russia and other states of the former Soviet Union during the post-communist era. Explores how current challenges relate to past Soviet practices. Prerequisites: POLS 1200, or POLS 1250, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Acquaints students with basic political, social and economic institutions of Middle Eastern countries. Emphasizes post-World War I developments, contemporary issues and problems. Special attention is given to politics of major nations in the Middle East such as Turkey, Iran, Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria.Prerequisites: POLS 1200, or POLS 1250, or permission of instructor.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Focuses on the United Nations (UN) system and multilateral diplomacy to prepare students to participate in a Model UN simulation. Students learn to evaluate the UN system, learn strategies to address international problems, and develop skills to effectively represent a country in a role-playing exercise. Prerequisite: POLS 1200, or POLS 1250, or POLS 2310, or permission of instructor.
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