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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A survey course focusing on the development, organization and dynamics of American political processes and institutions. This course examines how the public, interest groups, the media, political parties and the constitutional branches of government work together to produce public policies. Each semester.
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Introductory course providing an understanding of the way in which state and local governments function and their place within the American political system. Annually, Spring.
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A comprehensive introduction to the discipline of political science, including political theory, American politics, comparative politics and international relations. Recommended for Social Science Education majors. Alternate years, Spring '11.
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A study of the dynamics of the modern nation state in its relationships with other members of the international community. Annually, Fall.
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3.00 Credits
A comparative study of the organization and operation of both Western and non-Western governments. Alternate Years, Fall '09.
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An introduction to the classical theorists, including Plato, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Mill and Marx. Alternate Years, Spring '10.
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A study of the organizational structure of Congress, the nature of its processes, and the behavior of its members. Specific topics include Constitutional powers, the role and importance of the committee and party systems, congressional decision making, and Congressional interaction with other parts of the political system. Prerequisite: PSI 101.Alternate years, Fall '09.
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This course examines the historical development, organizational structure, and function of the Presidency. Specific topics include presidential leadership in foreign and domestic policy and the relationship between the President and other political actors, including the public, the media, Congress and the bureaucracy. Prerequisite: PSI 101. Alternate years, Spring '10.
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Analyzes the role of the judiciary by examining constitutional decisions about civil rights, civil liberties, federalism, contracts, property, and the relative power of the executive and legislative branches. Prerequisite: PSI 101. Alternate years, Fall '10.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the American electoral process for both Congress and the Presidency. Topics covered include voting behavior, public opinion, the nomination and general election process, and the role of interest groups, the media, and political parties in modern elections. Prerequisite: PSI 101. Alternate years, Fall '10.
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