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3.00 Credits
Examination of the objectives, principles, institutions and processes of formulation of current American foreign policy and programs. Problems of administration of strategic, military, diplomatic and economic policies toward specific countries and geographic regions will be analyzed. Prerequisite: Political Science 100 or 105.
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3.00 Credits
The course will provide the student with a conceptual and empirical overview of international politics. Realism, the problem of war and its causes, and Non-realist theories of international relations including complex interdependence will all be examined. Different visions of the New World order will also be studied. Skills emphasized will include moral and ethical reasoning, strategic thinking, historical analysis, negotiations, and writing.
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3.00 Credits
THis course examines political participation and the quality of democratic citizenship in the United States. Because democracy presupposes an informed, engaged, and participatory public, low levels of civic and political engagement and participation may be indicative of apathetic citizenry and cause for concern. Or citizens may be acting in their rational self interest by not participating. This course examines that dilemma and explores the consequences of low levels of participation and its possible remedies. This course also encourages students to examine the political consequences of resources, social networks, and mobilization.
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3.00 Credits
The impetus for political change multiplies dramatically as individuals from different cultural backgounds in the US band together in groups. This course examines the means by which groups - organized interests and political parties - attempt to influence public policy outcomes in the American political system. It reflects on how individuals choose to join groups and how they express collective preferences. Additionally, this course explores the internal structures and operations of interest groups and political parties as well as their relations with others in the political system and emphasizes how these aspects have changed over time and with what consequences.
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3.00 Credits
The resistance to oppression in a democratic system requires a unique approach. This class will be asking three questions: How does a group gain political, social, or economic power in a system designed to exclude their participation? What tools are available for the political system to be changed? How is law an intrinsic part of this process? The course uses primary texts, music, memoirs, and scholarly research to examine how the legal and political systems have not only served as means of oppression but also as tools to challenge the status quo.
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3.00 Credits
Acting as a basic introduction to the legal structure surrounding the American criminal justice system, this course will walk through the various phases of the trial process. Special attention will be paid to the various professional roles that are played within the system and the critical issues that have arisen in recent years.
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3.00 Credits
A course designed to familiarize students with political processes and trends in American state and local governments. Covers such topics as forms of local governments, the place of cities and states in America's federal system, state and local policy implementation, and important institutions in various state and local systems. Students will examine their own roles in local and state communities, and will sharpen their skills in research, writing, and the comparison of cases. Special attention is given to both the state of Illinois and the city of Decatur.
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
This course will help students learn the science, art, and craft of electoral politics at the national and state levels. Our focus will be on the American nominating and general election systems in a comparative context. Mass electoral behavior will be studied and an extensive simulation will allow students to run their own campaigns, conduct polling, choose advertising, explore issues, and strategize. Students will enhance their own application, collaboration, and presentation skills as well as prepare to be more actively engaged citizens.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Course offerings of variable credit on specialized topics.
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