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3.00 Credits
An overview of the study of international relations. The primary focus is the major theoretical approaches used to study international politics, while surveying the main topic areas within international relations. Major topics covered include the different levels of analysis used to study international politics, the state and non-state actors, the role of international law and institutions, war and national security, the international economy, and international environmental issues. (Fall - Spring). Liberal arts.
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An examination of the history of core political ideas such as government, power, legitimacy, equality, rights and the common good through selections drawn from important works of political thought that span some 2,500 years, from the ancient Greeks to the present. A study of how the author of each selection wrestles within his or her own time and place, with the most basic questions which human beings can ask about society--perennial questions about institutions and relations of power that never lose their relevance. (Fall or Spring). Liberal arts.
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An introduction to the nature and the function of state, county, and municipal governments in the United States and the political environment in which they operate. The constitutional bases and evolutionary changes of these governments are studied in the context of both political behavior and the processes of governmental decision-making. Particular emphasis on New York State government and local governments within New York. (Fall - Spring, Winter, Summer). Liberal arts.
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A study of political ideals such as order, liberty, equality, and justice as well as an examination of systems of interrelated political beliefs--political ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, anarchism, conservatism, feminism, environmentalism, and fundamentalism. Analyses the impact of politically relevant beliefs upon our understanding of complex political realities and our desire to rationalize to ourselves and justify to others the political choices that we make. (Fall - Spring). Liberal arts.
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An introduction to the law with a primary emphasis on U.S. law and the U.S. legal system. Topics include U.S. legal history; law and society; court organization and procedure; lawyers and the legal profession; judicial powers and constraints; constitutional, statutory and common law; criminal and civil law; administrative law; and contemporary legal issues. For perspective, U.S. law is compared to law in other historical eras and in other legal systems. (Fall - Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: PSC100.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to quantitative analytical methods as applied to the study of politics and public policy. Data gathering, descriptive and inferential statistics, tests of hypotheses, simple mathematical models. Handheld calculator capable of doing bivariate statistics required. (Fall - Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: three PSC credits (MAT161 recommended).
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Examines polyethnic societies ranging from USA and Canada to Nigeria and Sri Lanka where effective control of economic and political life is closely related to patterns of dominance-subordination. Comparative study of how politics and government in polyethnic politics in the developed as well as developing worlds impact upon ethnic identity and relations of power among ethnocultural communities. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: PSC120 or PSC220 or POI.
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An analysis of politics in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean with particular emphasis on selected nations including Cuba, Chile, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Social and economic factors influencing such phenomena as democracy, industrialization, revolution, military dictatorship, U.S. intervention and political order. (Fall, Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: 3 PSC credits or POI.
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A systematic analysis of the structure of government and process of government policy making as well as interactions between the public and private sectors in Japan. Detailed coverage of major public policy areas in the post-industrial society, ranging from civil liberties, public welfare, to national defense, along with an assessment of the role of Japan in globalization. (Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: three PSC credits (PSC120 recommended) or POI.
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An examination of the Canadian political system--its policy and functions of major structures ranging from Parliament and the Cabinet to political parties and federalism. The "written" and "unwritten" parts of the Canadian constitution. Strengths and weaknesses as well as proposals for reform are evaluated in light of how well political conflicts are managed. Issues range from the status of Quebec and relations with the U.S. to the justice claims of aboriginal people, other minorities, women, and the poor. (Fall, Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: three PSC credits or three CAS credits or POI.
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