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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA This course is an introduction to the history, politics, and government of contemporary China and Taiwan. It examines the political dynamics of China's transition from Chiang Kai -shek' s nationalism to Ma o Zedong ? brand of Communism to De ng Xiaoping ? "market socialism." It looks, in addition, at the two "capitalist" powerhouses in Taiwan and Hong Kong and their growing integration with China. Key aspects of the political landscape in China and Taiwan are analyzed: leadership, political institutions, political participati on, the gover nment's role in economic development, and foreign relations. Crucial issues such as the role of women, population control, the environment, human rights, and democracy will also be add
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Three Credits LA Theories of international politics, political power, the struggle for power; policy of the status quo and prestige imperialism, ideologies in international politics; national power and its limitations; the balance of power, international morality, world public opinion, disarmament, security, the U.N.; order through transformation; the world state and the world community; order through accommodations, diplomacy. Offered annually.
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Three Credits LA By participating in the ICONS (International Communication & Negotiation Simulations) program administered by the University of Maryland, Marist students will explore the world of international diplomacy. In this high-tech "Model United Nations" students will role-play the delegation of an assigned country and work to solve, via computer and telecommunications, global problems with the other country teams across the U.S. and around the world.
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA This course introduces the student to the administrative aspects of governmental policy making. The course covers theoretical approaches and methods of administration. The focus is on decision making, personnel management, and budgeting. Offered at least biennially. Prerequisite: POSC 110 is recommended
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Three Credits LA Dual listed as HIST 285 A survey of Irish history and political culture from the time of the Celts to the present day. Oral tradition, the songs and stories of the Shanachie, will be interwoven with historical narrative. Offered when there is sufficient student interest.
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Three Credits LA This course aims at developing student awareness and understanding of key methods and types of program planning and evaluation in the public sector. Students should develop familiarity with the functions of planning and evaluation in policy development, implementation, revision, and/or termination. Developing awareness of American intergovernmental relations and providing familiarity with grant opportunities and procedures are other important outcomes sought in this course. Offered biennially. Prerequisites: POSC 110, POSC 283
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Three Credits LA Dual listed as HIST 312 This course surveys the evolution of the Office of the President from the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to contemporary America. By using selected case studies attention is focused on the personalities and the forces which shaped the office during the history of the Republic. Offered triennially.
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Three Credits LA This course will provide a grounding in feminist political theories and will include reading selected modern political theorists' works through a feminist theoretical perspective. Particular attention will be given to key liberal democracy tenets: equality, political participation, and liberty as they relate to inclusive citizenship. Prerequisite: One of the following: POSC 232, POSC 233, POSC 243, or permission of the instructor
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3.00 Credits
Three Credits LA Focusing on the U.S. and beyond, this course explores the many forms of poli-tical communication-including the media-by which citizens become informed and in turn shape the electoral process, legislation, and public policy. Offered biennially.
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Three Credits LA From a theoretical perspective, but also by providing students with involvement in actual polling projects, this course examines the issues and methodologies, as well as the use and abuse, of public opinion measurement for research and other purposes. Offered biennially.
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