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3.00 Credits
This course focuses in depth on the issues surrounding the concept of democratic consolidation and its application to transitioning states. Through the comparison of experiences in Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, and Latin America, students gain insights into the process that occurs during and after a transition from a nondemocratic to a (hopefully) democratic political system. Prerequisite: GP 102 or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with an understanding and appreciation for the momentous changes that have taken place in Central and Eastern Europe since 1989. This is a part of the world often overlooked in international relations, yet it has played and will continue to play a significant role in European and international politics. This class investigates the ideas of 'Eastern Europe,''Central Europe,' and 'Mittleeuropa.' Where is Eastern EuropHow do we define it? How did this concept change over the course of the 20th century? Political and cultural changes since 1989 are examined and analyzed. Prerequisite: GP 102 or permission of instructor. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the Middle East (the Arabic-speaking countries, as well as Israel, Turkey, and Iran) and its role in world politics, focusing on the period since World War II. Attention is given to integrative and disintegrative forces within and among the Middle Eastern countries. Students also examine the Arab-Israeli impasse and the roots of terrorism in the Middle East. American relations with the Middle East are also stressed. Prerequisite: GP 102. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course examines various facets of war and peace. Peace is treated here as more than the absence of war. Over the years, humankind has developed various tactics and strategies that sometimes succeed in promoting peace and cooperation among states. The course also explores the causes of war and examines some of the techniques to prevent war and keep the peace, such as deterrence and arms control, Wilsonian collective security, complex multilateralism and integration, negotiation and mediation, peace-keeping, peace enforcement, and peace building. Prerequisite: GP 204, 221, or 222. Sophomore standing required. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This seminar gives students an opportunity to write a research paper on one or more facets of arms control. The course covers the development of arms control and focuses on arms control efforts since World War II. Students also study current arms control initiatives, including START. Grades for the course are based primarily upon research papers. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing plus GP 221 or GP 222. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to explain the nature of strategic intelligence, review the evolution of American intelligence, study the organizations that engage in American intelligence today, and consider the dangers of secret intelligence in a free society. In addition, the course examines the basic elements of intelligence: collection, analysis and estimates, counterintelligence, and covert action. Prerequisite: GP 221 or GP 222. 3 semester hours
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10.00 Credits
This subject-related work experience or other activity occupies the principal time of the student for one semester. Offered only upon special application from the student and a sponsoring faculty member. Approval must be obtained in advance from the social science faculty and requires a specific outline of work to be done; the nature and extent of its academic relevance; student academic and other preparations qualifying the individual for the proposed activity; and methods to be used in evaluating the quality of the work. Students enrolling must make arrangements for regular contact with supervising faculty members and may not engage in extraneous outside employment in excess of 10 hours per week. Junior or senior standing required and permission of the political science faculty. 12-15 semester hours
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6.00 Credits
This is off-campus work experience of 6-8 hours per week with a governmental, quasi-governmental, or community service agency. Students work under the direct supervision of agency personnel, must keep a diary of their experiences, become familiar with the scholarly literature relevant to their placement activity and participate in weekly on-campus meetings. Each student also writes an end-of-semester paper about the experience, drawing on the diary record, the student's overall impressions, and the concurrent readings. May be taken for one or two semesters, maximum credits: 6. Permission of instructor is required prior to registration. Open only to juniors and seniors, and not available to individuals who are student-teaching. 3-6 semester hours
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6.00 Credits
Preparation of the senior research paper in a specific field of government and politics. Required of all majors in government and politics. 6 semester hours
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6.00 Credits
Individual study for a limited number of specially qualified advanced students in consultation with a member of the political science faculty. Admission to the course is at the discretion of the faculty member who would be involved, and requires written permission of the faculty supervisor and the social science division head. 6 semester hours maximum credit
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