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4.00 Credits
Analysis of the contemporary political systems of East Asia, primarily China and Japan, in their social and cultural settings, historical background, and dynamics of modernization. Meets general academic requirement B or D (and W which applies to 233 only).
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4.00 Credits
This course will examine the domestic politics and international relations of Africa. In particular, the course will explore common problems faced by these states, including the formation of viable political systems, the implementation of policies to promote economic development, and the conduct of viable foreign policies. The course will also examine the effect of historical culture, economic conditions, and colonial penetration upon the formulation and conduct of public policy in Africa. Meets general academic requirement B or D (and W which applies to 238 only).
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4.00 Credits
This is an introductory course in the interdisciplinary field of conflict and peace studies which examines different approaches to conflict definition, management, and resolution. Fundamental issues of peace, war, conflict, and violence are discussed from a variety of perspectives within the political science and international studies paradigms. Meets general academic requirement B (and W which applies to 243 only).
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4.00 Credits
A study of the political processes within the Latin American region the historical and cultural contrasts with North AmericanEuropean politics and the social, political, and economic development problems which continue to face this region. Particular attention will be given to Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and a representative number of other nations in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean region. Meets general academic requirement B or D (and W which applies to 245 only).
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4.00 Credits
A study of the politics of developing nations, their struggles to overcome poverty and underdevelopment, their efforts at nationbuilding, and their impact in the world. The challenges and dilemmas of modernization and contending theories about the causes of underdevelopment and appropriate development strategies will be discussed. Meets general academic requirement B or D (and W which applies to 247 only).
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4.00 Credits
This course will examine the domestic politics and international relations of the Middle East. In particular, the course will examine the effect of historical culture, economic conditions, and colonial penetration upon the current political conditions of the area. Meets general academic requirement B or D (and W which applies to 249 only).
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4.00 Credits
Interdependence and globalization have brought the world closer to American citizens. As their lives become more interconnected with the dynamics of international market and political forces, the traditional distinctions between local and global concerns begin to fade. The events of September 11th, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the cycles of antiglobalization social mobilization have made us acutely aware that national security or national economic prosperity can no longer be conceived apart from the international context. As issues concerning Americans become more "intermestic", the avenues and scopefor affecting socioeconomic and political transformation also change. The course aims to further student understanding of the complex phenomenon of globalization and its impacts. We will analyze how citizens, as social actors, respond to the new challenges posed by globalization. Students will look at how issues of global socioeconomic and political justice are addressed by various citizen groups, social movements, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in areas as diverse as human rights, environmental concerns, cultural diversity, and economic welfare. Meets general academic requirement B (and W which applies to 255 only).
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4.00 Credits
A study of the evolving nature of the formulation and conduct of American foreign policy, including the impact of an emerging international civil society on the policy formulation process since World War II. The course will emphasize contemporary issues, such as NorthSouth relations, defense, humanitarian intervention and disarmament, international trade, as well as emerging issues, such as international resource management, pandemic disease control, and transnational organized crime. Meets general academic requirement B (and W which applies to 257 only).
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the major political ideas and ideological arguments influencing the development of political institutions and democratic practices in the United States. Attention is given to the debates leading to the ratification of the Constitution as well as to important nineteenth and twentieth century political figures and intellectuals who challenged and reshaped our understanding of the Constitution and the American Founding. Consideration is also given to contemporary political thought such as feminism, multiculturalism, and environmentalism. Meets general academic requirement P (and W which applies to 261 only).
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4.00 Credits
An examination of utopianism and realism as contrasting modes of political thinking. By examining the works of thinkers such as Plato, Thomas More, Bellamy, and Morris, the course will consider the meaning, justifications, and functions of utopian thought, both as a blueprint for a just society and a genre of social criticism. The course will consider antiutopian or realist thinkers such as Thucydides, Machiavelli, and Hobbes who insist on a sober assessment of power as the basis of political and social order. Meets general academic requirement P (and W which applies to 263 only).
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