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3.00 Credits
A thematic approach to the study of ethnicity and race in American political life. Topics include the politics of immigration, partisanship and machine politics, public policy and race, and the Civil Rights movement. Prerequisite: IDCR 151. Meets General Education Pluralism in Contemporary Society requirement. (Alternate years, offered 2009¿2010.)
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3.00 Credits
Examines the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public policy with special attention given to public policy at the state and federal level. Specific public policy issues, including social, economic, and environmental topics, are discussed. Prerequisite: POLI 113. (Alternate years, offered 2010-2011.)
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the nature and practice of representative government in democratic settings of advanced industrial nations (U.S., Canada, and Western Europe). This course will be divided into two segments. First, students will examine the normative and empirical theoretical issues of representation, as well as its relationship to democracy. The second half of the course will permit students to investigate different systems of representation in practice (i.e. presidential v. parliamentary). Students will be required to do a term paper on the theory and practice of representation in an advanced industrial democracy.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates the theory and practice of terrorism as a means of political change. Also considers approaches to, as well as the moral basis of, counter-terrorism. Prerequisite: IDCR 151. Meets General Education Ethics requirement.
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3.00 Credits
A study of legislators, the legislative process, structures, and policy impact of the United States Senate and House of Representatives.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the nature of public opinion and its role in the political process; myths and symbols in opinion formation; modern methods of opinion measurement (e.g., surveys, polls, samples); the nature and role of propaganda under democratic and totalitarian systems of government and the role of newspapers, radio, television, and other media of communication in opinion formation. (Alternate years, offered 2009-2010.)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the institutions and processes of Canadian government. Particular attention given to the United States as a comparative point of reference. Topics include multiculturalism, constitutional reform, provincial-federal relations, national identity, the party system, the prime minister and the cabinet. (Alternate years, offered 2010-2011.)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines Russian political development since 1985. Particular emphasis is on post-communist politics. Students will learn that a comprehensive study of contemporary Russian politics requires combining an examination of economic development and political culture with an understanding of how Russia¿s political institutions have evolved, how they are intended to function, and how they actually relate to one another. Thus, by the end of the semester, students should appreciate how difficult it is to compartmentalize political, economic, social, cultural, and historical factors. Another important theme is Russia¿s interaction with the Western world. (Alternate years, offered 2010-2011.)
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3.00 Credits
Examines the institutional, intellectual, and sociological context of British politics. Topics considered include: political culture, party system, parliament, prime minister and cabinet, race and ethnicity, Britain and the European Union.
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics related to a specific area of politics including American government, comparative politics, international politics, and normative theory. Prerequisite: IDCR 151 Women, Family, and Politics.
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