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3.00 Credits
The course will analyze the major theoretical foundations of international relations such as realism, idealism and neorealism. Major global problems will be discussed and evaluated as well. These include economic development, nuclear proliferation, and ethnic and religious conflicts. The course will use theory as its focus in order to explain and to understand global problems.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the origins, nature and effects of warfare by using the War in Viet Nam as a case study. This course will survey America's involvement in Viet Nam during World War II, the post World War II years, through the Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon administrations, and will evaluate the consequences of the conflict at home and abroad. Various methodologies are used in the course in addition to the traditional lecture-discussion approach.
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3.00 Credits
The course is intended to give students a better understanding of politics in the United States by developing a broad comparative perspective on the practice of politics in the world today. The course will focus on comparisons among European parliamentary nations such as France or Britain and Russia, China and other less developed nations. Careful attention will be paid to the impact of government on individual freedom and economic well-being.
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3.00 Credits
A detailed examination of the philosophy of state and local government in the American system. The structure, function and political processes of state, county, town, city and smaller units of government, with emphasis upon these units in New York State. This course also includes a study of the federal system and its relevance to the operation of these smaller units of government. (Where possible, the seminar method will be used.)
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4.00 Credits
This course prepares students to participate in the National Model United Nations in New York, a five-day simulation of the UN and its various activities. Prior to the simulation, students prepare by doing extensive research on the country and on the issues before the committees which are assigned. In New York, students deliver speeches, negotiate with other delegates, write resolutions and prepare position papers. The course is designed to provide students with a hands-on experience. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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4.00 Credits
This course prepares students to participate in the National Model United Nations in New York, a five-day simulation of the U.N. and its various activities. Prior to the simulation, students prepare by doing extensive research on the country and on the issues before the committees which are assigned. In New York, students deliver speeches, negotiate with other delegates, write resolutions and prepare position papers. The course is designed to provide students with a hands-on experience. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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1.00 Credits
A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval. Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or other activities that advance the student's knowledge and competence in the field of government or related areas. The student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.
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2.00 Credits
Similar to GOV 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 70-90 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Similar to GOV 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 105-135 hours.
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3.00 Credits
A community based internship in which students are placed in government offices or in non-profit agencies to gain hands-on experience in the public sector. Students will normally work under the direction of a field supervisor and an HGE faculty member. A minimum of 105 hours of work per semester and the permission of the HGE Department are required. Prerequisites: Students must have completed GOV 121 plus an ECO course or another GOV course before taking GOV 807.
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