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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
One unit. Examines the relationship of constitutional law to politics and society, with particular emphasis on the confl ictual values of liberty and equality in the Bill of Rights. Analyzes controversial issues such as abortion, free speech, capital punishment, affi rmative action, and the "war on terrorism." Explores theconcept of human rights from a philosophical, political, legal, moral, and global perspective.
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One unit. Explores current research in Comparative Politics including, but not limited to, rational choice theory, the military in politics, democratization, transitional economies, state-society relations, and theories of political change. Specifi c topics will vary. Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years.
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One unit. If you don't understand the connection between international politics and economics, you don't know how the world works. This course presents several major theoretical perspectives, and examines such issues as trade, fi nance, and multinational corporations. Students analyze the interaction between the state and the market, and examine major global economic problems, such as oil, poverty, and the environment. Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years.
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One unit. The institutions, processes, and politics which shape United States foreign policy formulation and implementation. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years.
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One unit. This course approaches the evolving relationship between China and the United States from historical and theoretical perspectives. Focusing on the relationship during and after the Cold War, it explores major issues, including security, economic relations, mutual perception, and Taiwan. Offered as required.
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One unit. The major political theories of Western civilization will be studied. Theorists from Machiavelli to Marx will be examined in detail. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years.
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One unit. A study of the theory and practice of Marxism and related leftwing movements in the Western world from the early nineteenth century to the present, including non-Marxian socialisms, anarchism, revolutionary Marxism, communism, and Eurocommunism. Cross-listed w/HI 374. Offered as required.
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One unit. An intensive examination of some of the most controversial and important ideas in politics today. In analyzing a variety of authors, we will argue about gay rights, the relevance of socialism, the importance of property rights, racial discrimination, different defi nitions of feminism, and the effects of personal selfi shness, among other topics. This course will be conducted as a seminar, which means that the students are responsible for conducting the discussions. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years.
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35.00 Credits
Two units. Theoretical approaches to public policy development through operation of the state government in a working learning experience in the state legislature. The course will focus on legislative politics, and is conducted in Albany. Intensive orientation by government offi cials under the direction of program and College faculty. Forums, readings, and papers on current issues are required. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Co-requisite: GOV 391. Offered spring semesters.
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2.00 Credits
Two units. In-depth experience in dynamics of actual public policy formulation and implementation in state government through direct involvement in the legislative process. The course is conducted in Albany and requires a working learning contract between the student and the legislative sponsor. Requirements: weekly internship of no less than 30 hours in a legislative offi ce working with staff; onsite evaluation; written assignments; and reports. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Co-requisite: GOV 390. Offered spring semesters.
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