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3.00 Credits
SO S.McGovern Explores how ordinary citizens in the U.S. seek to advance their interests, both inside and outside of the conventional political system. Evaluation of theories of contentious politics with an emphasis on social movements, public interest groups, direct democracy, and community organizing. Prerequisite: Political Science 121 or 123 or consent of instructor. (Satisfies the social justice requirement.)
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3.00 Credits
SO S.McGovern Theoretical analysis of origins and development of mass-based protest movements in the U.S. Scholarly explanations of recruitment of individuals, modes of organization and leadership, strategies and tactics, countermovements, and the impact of movements on policy and politics. Prerequisite: Political Science 121 or 123, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
SO S.McGovern Examines who wields power in American cities amidst broad social and economic change. Includes both historical and contemporary analysis of urban politics, with close attention to the influence of race, ethnicity, and class. Prerequisite: Political Science 121 or 123, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
SO S.McGovern Assessment of public policies aimed at revitalizing U.S. cities following several decades of suburbanization and capital disinvestment. Focus on economic development, housing and community development, environmental protection, transportation, education, crime, and the management of regional sprawl. Prerequisite: Political Science 121 or 123, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
SO (Cross-listed in Gender and Sexuality Studies and Latin American and Iberian Studies) C.Beltrán Political thought and practice of Latinos and Latinas in the U.S.; ways in which ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class affect the quest for economic and political empowerment. Prerequisite: One political science course or consent of instructor. (Satisfies the social justice requirement.)
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3.00 Credits
SO Staff Prerequisite: One course in comparative politics or one course in international politics or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
SO (Cross-listed in Latin American and Iberian Studies) A.Isaacs Peace building in the aftermath of civil war. Combines theory with case studies in exploring triple challenges of reintegration (demilitarization and refugee repatriation); reconciliation (alternative approaches to dealing with wartime violations of human rights); and reconstruction (fostering democracy and socio-economic development). Prerequisite: One course in political science or peace studies, and field experience. (Satisfies the social justice requirement.)
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3.00 Credits
SO (Cross-listed in History) A.Isaacs,A.Kitroeff An examination of the history and politics of civil war and revolution. A central concern is theories of revolution, guerrilla warfare and counterinsurgency, in light of Southern European (Greece and Spain) and Central American (El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua) experiences. Prerequisite: One course in history or one course in political science
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3.00 Credits
SO (Cross-listed in African and Africana Studies and Gender and Sexuality Studies) S.Wing Analysis of political change in Africa from the colonial period to contemporary politics. Selected case studies will be used to address central themes including democracy, human rights, gender, interstate relations, economic development, and globalization. Prerequisite: A course in political science or consent of instructor. (Satisfies the social justice requirement.)
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3.00 Credits
SO (Cross-listed in Latin American and Iberian Studies) A.Isaacs Processes of political change in selected Latin American countries. Theoretical approaches will be combined with case studies in assessing processes of revolutionary change, military rule, and democratization. Prerequisite: One course in political science or consent of instructor.
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