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3.00 Credits
A comparative political analysis of government and politics in European industrial democracies (i.e., France and the United Kingdom) as well as formerly totalitarian socialist nations undergoing political democratization and market economic reforms (e.g., Russia) within their respective contexts of history, economics, and political culture. Comparisons and contrasts between the composition and functions of selected democratic as well as democratizing European political systems as well as an overview of the supranational institutions of the European Union. (Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: PSC120 or POI.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the current status of modernization and industrialization in Asia. A comparison of different stages of nation building in terms of political, socioeconomic, and cultural variables; key factors that facilitate or impede such progress. An exploration of different goals and aspirations manifested in Asia toward modernization, industrialization, Westernization, regionalism, and globalism. (Spring, Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: PSC100 or PSC120 or ASI110.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on an analysis of the role that conflict and the provision for national security play in international politics. A principal focus is on the roles that factors such as the distribution of power, military technology, and domestic politics play in making international conflicts more or less likely. Other major topics include the causes and effects of civil wars, and the evolving nature of international conflict as a result of the war on terrorism. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: PSC220 or six credits of political science.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the politics of international economic relations, in terms of both the politics of foreign economic policy and the interaction between states negotiating economic relations. The principal focus of the course is on how exposure to the international economy affects states, and in return how demands for specific policies from domestic interest groups affects how states interact with each other. Major topics include trade, capital flows, the role of international institutions and laws, the politics of development, the environment, and globalization. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: PSC220 or six credits of political science.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the constitutional basis for the legislative and executive branches of government. Their structures and functions with emphasis on the shared and exclusive powers of each branch. Cooperation and conflict between the branches. (Spring, Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: PSC100.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the nature of political parties and interest groups, and their impact on elections, public policy, and political change. The similarities and differences between parties and interest groups as ways to aggregate the public's views and articulate public demands on the political system. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: PSC100.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the formation and expression of mass political sentiment within the American political system and the impact of public opinion on policy making. The underlying social, economic, and cultural determinants of voting behavior, and how these have changed over time. (Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: PSC100.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the theoretical, legal, and political roots of feminism in the U.S., comparing different feminist ideologies and their impacts on 20th century feminism. Specific questions about the role of women in modern society and about gender-related policy implications are addressed. Constitutional rights of women and the political mobilization of women are covered as well. (Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: three PSC credits or three WMS credits or POI.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Course content varies based on current U.S. politics topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester's attention. Topics may be general (e.g., "Money and Politics") or specific (e.g., "Congressional Redistricting as a Political Process"). Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: six PSC credits.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Course content varies based on current law topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester's attention. Topics may be general (e.g., "Ideology and the Federal Courts") or specific (e.g., "Civil Liberties in a Time of Terrorism"). Offered sporadically. Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: six PSC credits.
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