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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA A study of selected political theorists and theories of the period from the 17th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Included among those studied are Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, and Marx as well as American political thinkers. Issues include theories of divine right, social contract, and of revolution as the basis for government power. Offered biennially.
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4.00 Credits
Four Credits LA This course is an introduction to the basics of social-science inquiry. Topics covered include the scope of the field, the research process, problem conceptualization, research design, modes of analysis, and basic statistical techniques. Data-collection techniques such as survey research, sampling, document analysis, and participant observation will be examined. Each student will conduct an independent research project as part of the course. A weekly lab component is included in which students will work on their research either in a computer lab or in the library. Prerequisites: Sophomore class status or above; POSC 101 and POSC 110
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA A study of the components of public policy and an analysis of different approaches utilized in making policy. Emphasis is on the role assumed by public administrators in policy formulation and implementation. Offered biennially. Prerequisite: POSC 110 is recommended
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA This course deals primarily with 20th-century political thinking and ideologies. Emphasis is placed on the key concepts of Communism, Fascism, Socialism, Liberal Democracy, Liberation Theology, and selected Third World leaders and writers. Offered biennially.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA This course deals with the politics of racial, gender-based, ethnic, and religious prejudice. The course will study both past and recent patterns of the denial of basic human rights which were/are aided by government sponsoring, encouraging, or selectively ignoring manifestations of prejudice. The course will explore anti-Semitism, anti-Catholicism, oppression of blacks, "gay bashing," suppression of women, and "ethnic cleansing" with particular emphasis on the roles of political actors, processes, and institutions. Attention will be paid to groups who sought to influence political actors and institutions to resist or to dismantle manifestations of prejudic
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA Comparative analysis of political culture, ideology, institutional forms, and functioning of Western European democracy, with emphasis on the British parliamentary system, post-Gaullist France, and the German Federal Republic. Offered biennially.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA This course is intended as an introduction to the politics and history of Russia and Eastern Europe from the communist to the post-communist period when countries in this region have been engaged in an historic transformation from Communism. Attention will be given to roles of ideology, political institutions and participation, political economy, as well as the challenges facing these countries in their unprecedented transitions to democracy and free-market economies.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA This course explores the rise of the Asia-Pacific, a region that includes Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. It uses a critically acclaimed video series, among other sources, to examine the history and politics behind the growth of the world's most dynamic economies, and the political, social, and environmental consequences of that growth. The course is interdisciplinary and is intended for political science, environmental science, history, economics, and business majors who are interested in Asia.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA The primary focus of this course is on the dynamics of societies in transition in sub-Saharan Africa. It will trace the evolution of these African societies, not only from colonial dependency to independence but also from traditional, tribal units to modern nation-states. The course will critically examine some of the major problems of the developing countries, concentrating on the difficulties in creating viable and stable governments in Africa. It also attempts to analyze the prospects for economic development and democracy in contemporary Africa. Some countries will be selected for special attention.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA Triple listed as ENG 266 & HIST 266 See ENG 266 for course description.
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