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3.00 Credits
See description for BKST 336. CL: BKST 336; DV; W; M. Crawford, D. Cermak A number of Advanced Preceptorial (AP) courses are offered occasionally as electives to upperlevel students. Each AP course focuses on a a particular issue involving the perspectives of two or more disciplines, and students are encouraged to apply their own developing interests or disciplinary perspectives to their work in the course. Like FP, AP courses emphasize fundamental human issues, but invite advanced students to draw on their learning and to work with fellow students in a focused analysis of specific issues and problems.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory study of the United States national government. The Constitution, the development of representational, judicial, and administrative procedures, and contemporary problems of the democratic process are described and analyzed. HSS; STAFF
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0.50 Credits
The field seminar focuses on political institutions and policies in comparative perspective. It focuses on the conduct of international relations in an increasingly transnational and global environment. Seminar members visit important national and transnational institutions, including the European Union, NATO, United Nations, OPEC, and various embassies. Prereq: Requires prior or concurrent enrollment in PS 210 and PS 312 or PS 321; Requires an additional program fee for the trip portion of the course; S. Hulett, R. Seibert
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the state system, elements of national power, sources of international conflict, the nature of war and strategy in the twentieth century, measures to resolve conflicts, and prospects for the future. Additional concerns include "non-political" problems ofresource scarcity, over-population and multinational corporations and their impact on third world states. HSS; S. Hulett
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic theories of comparative politics in general use. Theories will be evaluated through consideration of a major theme in the subfield of comparative politics, such as political culture or democratization, considering this theme in the context of a number of countries. HSS; Prereq: PS 101 or PS 210 recommended; K. Kampwirth, R. Seibert
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the dilemmas of democratization and development. These issues are considered from a variety of perspectives (including those of indigenous people, women, peasants, religious groups and political parties), and in a number of countries (especially Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru). HSS; Prereq: previous course work in social science or history recommended; CL: LAST 222; DV; K. Kampwirth
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the historical roots of the Islamic faith, its changes over time, and its current manifestations in social, cultural and political life. Prereq: PS 220 or RELS 113; or permission of the instructor; R. Seibert
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the historical, political, religious, and social roots of the social movements that are known as Al Qaeda. In-depth understandings of Al Qaeda are gained by comparing it with other cases of religious violence. The course concludes with debates regarding the "clash of civilizations,"international relations, and the war on terrorism. HSS; Prereq: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor; K. Kampwirth
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3.00 Credits
The varied roles that women play in politics- from international politics to personal politics- are considered. The focus is on the different ways in which women define their interests and act upon them, but gender in a broader sense (including men's roles) is analyzed. This course will analyze these issues in the context of a number of Latin American countries. HSS; Prereq: one course in social science or gender and women's studies required; CL: GWST 227, LAST 227; DV; W; K. Kampwirth
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3.00 Credits
This course examines various roles of women in American politics with particular emphasis on women as candidates and in elective office. The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the major arguments in the field of women and politics, and to promote discussion of the impacts of women's political participation at all levels of American political life. CL: GWST 229; STAFF
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