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3.00 Credits
This course is an exploration of the process of policymaking and integration in the European Union. Its aim is to increase students' knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of European Union politics. Students examine why countries with historical animosities decide to work together; how economic, monetary, and labor relations are linked; and why average citizens of democratic countries sometimes oppose the institutions to which they belong. Students enrolled in this course are eligible to participate in the model European Union simulation. 3 semester hours
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A study of the role of mass media in the political system. The rights and responsibilities of the media in a free society are examined as are the effects of the media on elections, political attitudes, issues and decision-making. Case studies are used for analysis. Prerequisite: GP 101 or SOC 105 or COMS 130. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
The principal goal of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of how the political systems of Latin America function. The course focuses on the evolution of those systems and analyzes how they have dealt with problems of socioeconomic development. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Traditional and modern China are compared. The treatment of Chinese culture includes consideration of religion and philosophy, social and political institutions, arts, and literature. The development of present-day political and economic systems are also covered, with emphasis on the Communist revolution. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course familiarizes students with contemporary Japanese culture, politics, economic structure, education, and religion. After a brief survey of Japanese history and traditions, the course focuses on Japan as a dynamic urban society which has both similarities and differences with other industrial societies. Topics include the family, national and local politics, Shinto and Buddhist religions, the national educational system, economic strategies, the salaried worker, yakuza (gangsters), the burakumin caste, mass media, women's roles, the elderly, and Japan'sinternational role. 3 semester hours
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This course examines the various political, economic, and social problems facing Russia and the 14 so-called Newly Independent States (NIS), which together formerly composed the Soviet Union. Topics addressed in detail include the transition and evolution of the Russian political system, the transformation of the Soviet command economy into a capitalist economy, the attendant rise of organized crime in Russia and the former Soviet Union, the war in Chechnya, and Russian foreign policy. In addition, students examine the post-Soviet developments in the Central Asian republics (the "Stans"), and their role in the war on terror. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
In this course Vietnam is explored through the mediums of films, books, and lectures with emphasis placed upon America's involvement in Vietnam. While the course consists of a case study, the subject of Vietnam leads naturally to several issues of a more general nature. These issues include imperialism, colonialism, anticolonialism, North-South relations, containment of communism, military strategy, and American politics. 3 semester hours
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth survey of the major pre-20th-century thinkers who influenced Western political tradition, including Plato and Aristotle; Machiavelli; Hobbes, Lock and Rousseau; Hegel and Marx. A critical reading of the original texts promotes careful discussion of their historical contexts and relevance to contemporary issues. Students also administer the Democracy Project- a campus-wide undergraduate survey-and analyze its results. Required for majors. Prerequisite: GP 101 or 102, junior standing, or permission of instructor. 4 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
As the study of international politics has emerged as a separate discipline, various contending theories have been developed to explain the nature of the international state system. Students in this course examine several of these theories and attempt to evaluate them. This course is intended for advanced students in government and politics. Prerequisite: GP 221. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
A study of the major themes underlying the American political system. Topics include the ideas of the Founders; religious and other freedoms; the evolution of legal and political thought; and the theory and practice of American government since World War II. Prerequisite: GP 101. 3 semester hours
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