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An examination of the structure and policies of state and local govern- ments in the U.S. and the relationships among national, state and local governments in the areas of education, welfare, criminal justice, econ- omic development and environmental protection.
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Since the end of the Cold War, there has been an increase in nationalism and ethnic conflict throughout the world. This course analyzes this increasingly important international phenomenon, focusing on the causes and the characteristics of nationalism, the international consequences of what might appear to be national problems, and the prospects of con- flict resolution and political reform in areas suffering from these pro- blems.
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The theory and practice of public service and administration. The em- phasis is on political processes as they affect administrative policy and problem solving in public and non-profit organizations. Prerequi- site: POLS 120.
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Political ideas from ancient Greece and from the Judeo-Christian tradi- tion. Issues to be dealt with concern the role of the individual and the state, punishment and authority, economic organization, and the role of violencer in political interaction. Offered every two years.
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An introduction to research approaches in the discipline of political science covering the scope of the discipline, the different schools of thought and approaches to the study of the discipline. Emphasis is placed on secondary research. Students are introduced to the "classic- al" works and journals in the field, usage of statistics and computers, the Internet and multimedia devices as research tools. Students also are introduced to the institutional, functional, philosophical and legal approaches to the study of politics. A strong background in mathematics and/or statistics is highly recommended. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: POLS 103 and POLS 120 or instructor's permission.
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This course is an examination of the myriad concerns that political science has in regard to the enduring questions about the role of politics in defining the meaning impact, importance and the consequences, behaviors, and dynamics which flow therefrom. Issues and controversies in regard to food, its contents, and its distribution and issues and controversies in regard sex, sexual identity and reproductive rights are central to an understanding of who gets what, when and how-which is the essence of politics and political science inquiry within and across political systems. The study of food and sex through the lens of political science affords an opportunity to examine important themes for students to explore.
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Judicial function in constitutional cases; division of powers between the nation and the states, and within the national government; powers of the President, limitation on the powers of government, separation of powers; protection of individual rights. Prerequisite: POLS 120.
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Development, characteristics, organization, and politics of the major American political parties. Includes an examination of the nominating process, party campaigns and finances, elections, voting behavior, and the role and techniques of interest groups. Prerequisite: POLS 120.
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