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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
One unit. A course to deal with political systems, theories, and issues not covered in the standard courses of the department; content varies in accordance with special interests of staff and students, and is noted in the registration schedule of courses when offered. Offered as required.
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One unit. An examination of the presidential transition process. Through lectures, discussion and site visits, students will learn about the transition process and the prospects for the new administration. The course is conducted in Washington, D.C. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Offered spring 2009.
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One unit. Discussion of the issues, candidates, and strategies of presidential politics. The mechanics of presidential selection, campaign fi nance, and media strategy will be examined. Offered spring 2012.
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One unit. The process and politics by which Congress and the presidency compete and cooperate in order to make policy. The response of the institutions to interest groups and constituencies will be emphasized. Offered spring 2009.
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2.00 Credits
Two units. An examination of the National Conventions and their place in American politics. Through a combination of seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and fi eldwork, students will be exposed to the major (or minor) party conventions. As part of the course, students will be assigned a fi eldwork assignment at the convention. Offered summer, 2012.
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One unit. This course develops some of the skills that are important in the study of history and politics such as formulating, researching, and writing a clear and persuasive argument. The specifi c goals of the class are to improve students' critical, analytical, and writing abilities and to increase understanding of and ability to conduct historical and social scientifi c research. Topics may include evaluating primary sources, logical fallacies, internet and library research, and citation methods. Cross-listed w/HI 297. This is a required course for both history and political science majors. It must be taken by the spring of the sophomore year. Offered spring 2010 semester.
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One unit. An examination of case studies that focus on the infl uence of the American constitutional and legal system; the role of political institutions; changing social, economic, and political conditions and values; and the historical development of the process of management and organizational structure. The case studies include those of historic importance and those presently under consideration. Offered spring semester of oddnumbered years.
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One unit. This course will examine the relationship between ethical theory and political decisions, practices, and polices. The meaning of ethics will be discussed, and the differences between morally right and other criteria of right action will be explored. Theory analysis and case studies will enable the student to make informed and intelligent value judgments concerning a number of issues. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years.
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One unit. Intensive consideration of selected urban policy problems such as housing, law enforcement, pollution, and health, and the roles of various political actors in dealing with them. Questions of community power, federalism, regional planning, and the relative roles of the private and public sectors will be addressed. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years.
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One unit. An analysis of constitutional thought and practice concerning: the powers of the president, Congress, and the courts; their interrelationships; federalism; First Amendment rights; the rights of defendants in criminal cases; and the rights of racial and sexual minorities. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years.
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