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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Examination and analysis of selected theories of international relations such as deterrence theory, decision-making theory, democratic peace theory, systems theory, and scientific theory. Prereq: PS 210, junior standing; O; W; H. Hansen, S. Hulett
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3.00 Credits
Development, structure, functions, and doctrine of the governments of Great Britain, Germany, and Russia. HSS; Prereq: sophomore standing, H. Hansen, R. Seibert
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3.00 Credits
Examines politics in India since its independence. The course emphasizes problems in the transition to independence, communal relations, issues of language and religion, leadership and the effort at economic development/liberalization. Prereq: PS 220; R. Seibert
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3.00 Credits
A survey course of modern Middle Eastern politics, with emphasis on the problems and prospects of national and international political change and development. Prereq: PS 220 or permission of the instructor; R. Seibert
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3.00 Credits
Why do people revolt When do they succeed What happens after the overthrow of the old regime This course addresses these and other questions related to class, culture, gender, and religion by considering revolutionary movements in a number of countries with a focus on Latin American, Asian, and Middle Eastern cases. HSS; Prereq: previous 200 or 300 level course work in social science or history required; CL: LAST 326; W; K. Kampwirth
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine backlashes against feminist movements, and against states and global forces that seek to mobilize men and women into more egalitarian roles. Considering examples from the United States, South Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Latin America, this course will consider what sorts of people become antifeminists; how they organize within countries; how that organization has varied across time and cultures; and how international feminists have responded to these challenges. Prereq: at least 1 HSS course in which gender is a major theme; CL: GWST 333; DV; W; K. Kampwirth
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3.00 Credits
Plato to Aquinas. The political writings of Plato and Aristotle are emphasized and contrasted with the modern views of political life. Medieval Islamic and Jewish theorists are introduced. HSS; Prereq: sophomore standing recommended; CL: CLAS 341; L. Sunderland
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3.00 Credits
Machiavelli to Marx. The political writings of Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx are emphasized. The course treats the foundations of modern political theory and analyzes their strengths, shortcomings, and relationship to contemporary political life. HSS; Prereq: sophomore standing recommended; W; L. Sunderland
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3.00 Credits
The law of the Constitution as developed by decisions of the United States Supreme Court: the role of the judiciary, judicial review, and separation of powers; the relationship of the states to the national government, the powers of Congress and the President. Prereq: sophomore standing; O; W; L. Sunderland
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3.00 Credits
The rights and liberties of individuals under the American Constitution: civil rights, procedural rights, equal protection of the laws, due process of law, and freedom of expression and religion. Prereq: PS 362 or permission of the instructor; O; W; L. Sunderland
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