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A broadly interdisciplinary survey of the development of the modern Middle East. The region's diverse social, cultural, political and economic characteristics are examined and particular attention is give to the complex relationship between the Middle East and the west. Foreign Studies. 3 credits.
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This course introduces students to the political system of Germany, with emphasis on actual daily political events and the current political climate in Germany. Both foreign and domestic issues will be discussed, including topics such as European Union, disarmament, unification, the environment and Neo-Nazism. Class time is divided between lectures and discussion of readings. Offered in the Cologne program. 3 credits.
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Special Topics
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the main political, social, economic and intellectual developments in twentieth-century Europe. The major themes of the course include the experience of the two world wars; the development of fascist and communist regimes under Lenin and Stalin, Mussolini, and Hitler; the weakness of the western democracies after World War I; the Holocaust; the Cold War; the Communist Bloc; the end to colonialism; the European Union; the development of the welfare state, and the new nationalism. Writing process. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
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This is an introduction to the study of comparative politics: the comparison of political systems in order to understand how and why these systems function differently. The course is built around three fundamental questions: What is comparative politics What kinds of phenomena do we compare What are the major theoretical approaches that guide our studies We also examine distinctions between the "developing" and the "developed" worlds, and between authoritarian and democratic political regimes. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.
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A survey of the developing nations of Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This class explores why some countries are "developed" and others not The course examines some of the major explanations for development, both economic and political. Following an overview of each of the developing regions, the class will analyze some of the major issues facing developing nations today. Topics include democratization, religion and politics, ethnic conflict, women and development, and revolution. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Writing process. Foreign Studies. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
The course is designed as an introduction to Latin American politics. We focus on two major trends that have characterized the region throughout its post-independence history: episodic waves of political democratization and democratic breakdown, and a common but changing series of economic systems. We also examine the political role played by the military, the quest for political equality among various groups in society, and the evolving political and economic relationships between Latin America and the U.S. 3 credits.
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Politics of the Middle East. Sometimes called the cradle of civilization, the Middle East is home to approximately 330 million people, vast oil resources, and the worlds fastest-growing religion. It also faces formidable political, social and economic challenges. In fact, it may well be the most contentious region in the world today. This course examines selected domestic and international political developments in the modern Middle East. We discuss Arabism, political Islam, secular-religious tensions within and between Middle East states, and state-society relations (e.g., opposition movements, human rights, gender issues). We also analyze international relations within and without the region, namely the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Iraq-Iran conflict, and U.S. foreign policy toward the region (including the impact of the war on terrorism). We will supplement our readings and discussions with several films and periodic guest speakers (depending upon availability). An underlying theme of the course is the potential for democratization in the Middle East. 3 credits.
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This course uses key cases to study important doctrines established by the Supreme Court with respect to the structure and functions of the constitutional system (judicial, legislative and executive power and federalism). There is a particular emphasis on various forms of textual interpretation used by individual justices to apply the Constitution in deciding cases and writing opinions. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. PSC 110 strongly recommended. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Evaluation of behavioral research emphasizing the descriptive and inferential statistics used in experiments and correlational studies. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or 210. 3 credits. {Cross listed as PSY 216.}
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