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3.00 Credits
Explores operation of the electoral system both theoretically and practically, and examines the roles of citizens in the electoral process. Reviews the development and status of political parties in American society. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required.
Prerequisite:
POLI 100 or HONR 279
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3.00 Credits
Intended and designed for males and females, examines the changing political role of women in the United States and compares women across American subcultures. Investigates political attitudes and values, voting behavior, and recruitment of women for political leadership.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the relationship between African American citizens and the American political system in order to gain a broader prospective of the American political process. Representation and strategies for empowerment discussed. Provide consideration of the behavior of African Americans within the political institutional settings and at various levels of government. Also addresses the positive and negative impact of the Civil Rights Movement, the Supreme Court, and Affirmative Action as it relates to the integration of African Americans in the American political system.
Prerequisite:
POLI 100 or HONR 279
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3.00 Credits
This course uses film to demonstrate how popular culture reflects and attempts to shape political debates and understandings. It defines popular culture as a form of entertainment that is mass produced or is made available to large numbers of people and provides an opportunity to be enjoyed by many people with no social barriers or special knowledge required (Street 1997). The instructor will utilize different types of popular culture, based upon their expertise, to illustrate how political messages are sent, received, and interpreted. The course uses a seminar format to facilitate discussions about the effects of popular culture and multiple, competing understandings of current problems and phenomena in politics broadly. As a part of the seminar format, students will regularly engage in discussions about interpretations and the effectiveness of popular culture examples.
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3.00 Credits
This course features a hands-on approach which maximizes experiential learning and student participation. This course provides an in-depth professional experience that involves research and writing on public policy topics, and interacting with General Assembly, Commonwealth agency and judiciary staff, and advocacy organizations such as associations, including visits to public officials? offices. Students will study concepts in public policy, apply them in practical situations, and discuss public policy matters with public officials, including conducting interviews and writing public policy papers.
Prerequisite:
POLI 100
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes the role and dynamics of international law and organizational political system. Includes the scope and nature of international law and organization, the concepts and procedures for maintaining international peace and security, substantive rules, and international law and the function of the United Nations and regional organizations. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required.
Prerequisite:
POLI 141 or HONR 274
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3.00 Credits
Study of the principles of American foreign policy including process and policy formulation and execution. Roles of the president, Congress and the State Department and other governmental agencies are investigated. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required.
Prerequisite:
POLI 100, POLI 141, HONR 274, or HONR 279
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of global political, economic, security and social relationships. The key focus of the course is contemporary global cooperation and conflict.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a research seminar centering on an in-depth examination of the role sports plays in the political life of countries around the world. We will examine the intersection of sports with subjects such as race, gender, religion, social class, and economics.
Prerequisite:
POLI 100 (Grade of C or Higher) or HONR 279 (Grade of C or Higher)
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3.00 Credits
Uses an off-campus education experience to facilitate learning about international organizations, diplomacy, negotiations, and the politics of a region of the world. Students will represent a country at a regional, national or international simulation such as the Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States or Model European Union. Students may be responsible for additional expenses associated with off-campus travel and activities. Permission of the instructor is required.
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