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3.00 Credits
Analyzes the traditions, processes, substance, and goals of American foreign policy, in addition to exploring national security and defense policy, foreign economic policy, international diplomacy, and foreign policy ethics. Prerequisite(s): Political Science 220 or 250 or permission of instructor. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the political, economic, and socio-cultural dimensions of globalization. Considers how globalization has affected the nation state, interstate relations, and the democratization and development of countries around the world. Students will evaluate different definitions of globalization; analyze to what extent globalization limits the autonomy of national governments; and consider whether the effects of globalization vary across different regions of the world. (Same as International Studies 351.) Prerequisite(s): Political Science 240 or 250 or International Studies 210. Unit(s): 1
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1.00 Credits
Development, processes and functions of contemporary international law and organization. Emphasis on conflict management, promotion of economic and social welfare, and development of community. Prerequisite(s): Political Science 250 or permission of instructor. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
International relations of West Asia and North Africa with emphasis on issues related to war, peace, and power. Particular attention is devoted to the Arab-Israeli conflict, American involvement in Iraq and the Persian Gulf, terrorism and counter-terrorism, and other "flash points." Prerequisite(s): Political Science 250. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
Politics, processes, and institutions underlying contemporary global economic interdependence, with special focus on international trade, finance, and assistance; alternative theoretical models for understanding these events, processes, and institutions. Prerequisite(s): Political Science 250 or permission of instructor. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
Study of interactions among the major powers in the Asia-Pacific region during and after the Cold War. Examines crucial country cases and thematic issues (with focus on identity, security, and economic interdependence) by drawing perspectives from dominant international relations theories (e.g., realism, neorealism, liberal-idealism, liberal institutionalism, Marxism, and constructivism). Prerequisite(s): Political Science 240 or 250. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
Study of changing U.S. role in the Asia-Pacific region; U.S. relations with the major powers in the region; and salient regional and bilateral political, security, and economic issues. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
Assistance policies of wealthy nations and multilateral organizations, development policies and problems of poor or underdeveloped nations, and dynamics of economic, political, environmental, and cultural transactions. Prerequisite(s): Political Science 250 or permission of instructor. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
Study of the development and effectiveness of programs in the United States that seek to promote economic equality and alleviate need. A focus on programs for both the poor and the middle class. Prerequisite(s): Political Science 220 or permission of instructor. Unit(s): 1
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3.00 Credits
Examines legal aspects, both regulations and case law, of environmental policy. Central issues are whether legal responses (1) effectively address the needs of the parties most affected; (2) properly weigh such facts as economic efficiency, protection of nonhuman species, and the possibility of unintended consequences; and (3) are diluted by the political process. (Same as Environmental Studies 362.) Prerequisite(s): Political Science 260 or Environmental Studies 201. Unit(s): 1
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