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4.00 Credits
The course examines the complex relationship between politics and economics in the global system. Students will analyze interconnected themes, such as the relationship between power and wealth, the politics of international trade and international monetary management, globalization's impact on international, regional, and national economies. There is a particular focus on the theories and practice of international development. Prerequisite: PSC 103 Introduction to Comparative Politics & International Relations Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 344.
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This course examines important contributions to the meaning and practice of democracy drawn from both classic and contemporary sources, including representatives of the liberal, communitarian, civic republican, and Marxists traditions of thought. Among the issues considered are the nature and scope of democratic citizenship, the forms of participation, civic education, deliberation and representation, issues of identity and difference, the social and economic conditions needed for democratic politics, and the structure of democratic institutions. Prerequisite: PCS 201 Political Ideologies or PSC 260 or 261 American Political Thought or PSC 262 or 263 Utopia & Its Critics or any course in political philosophy offered in the Philosophy Department. Meets general academic requirement P (and W which applies to 349 only).
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4.00 Credits
This course considers the relationship between international relations, statecraft, and ethics through an examination of the just war tradition in Western political thought. The moral arguments of both ancient and contemporary theorists of just war will be examined along with their application to modern conflicts such as World Wars I and II, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf War. Prerequisite: PSC 103 Introduction to Comparative Politics & International Relations Meets general academic requirement P (and W which applies to 357 only).
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4.00 Credits
This course considers the ideas and political practices that underlie the "European Union". It explores thepotential of an emerging political entity that would be at a minimum an emerging economic superpower. The associated, basic debate over what it means to be a "European" also raises important issues of politicalculture and national identity. Prerequisite: PSC 230 or 231 Government & Politics of Europe. Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 371.
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4.00 Credits
The course evaluates indepth the contemporary political, economic, and social changes in postSoviet Russia. Students will analyze the challenges facing Russia's transition to markets and democracy. We will look at how the legacy of the Soviet experience impacts the democratization and marketization processes in Russia today. Students will also study and evaluate the efficacy and viability of the new institutions regulating political and economic life in postSoviet Russia. The course will focus on the political struggles surrounding institutional choice and policy making in contemporary Russia. The course will pay particular attention to reforms undertaken by President Vladimir Putin since 2000. Prerequisite: PSC 103 Introduction to Comparative Politics & International Relations. Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 375.
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4.00 Credits
This seminar is designed as an exploration of urban politics and planning in the United States. Its purpose is to provide an improved understanding of the workings of urban political systems and the mechanisms by which government attempts to manage urban environments. The course will examine both historical and contemporary aspects of urban politics with an emphasis on the evolution of governmental arrangements in the last century. It will also focus on contemporary urban problems such as transportation, housing, and crime and, finally, will examine the basic foundations of urban planning and its application throughout cities in the United States. Course limited to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: PSC 101 Introduction to American National Government and PSC 301 Political Science Research Methods.
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4.00 Credits
American Political Development is an approach to American politics that emphasizes history, political culture, and institutions as these shape the development of public policy, political conflict, and citizenship. The course draws from the disciplines of history and sociology to enlarge our understanding of statesociety relationships, and it utilizes a variety of methodological approaches, including broadbased theory building and careful archival research and a variety of competing theoretical frameworks to explain patterns of change and continuity in American politics. Students will complete a significant research project focusing on key transformations and patterns in American history and development honors students may modify and use this project for a senior thesis. Course limited to juniors and seniors. Prerequisites: PSC 101 Introduction to American National Government and 201 Political Ideologies. Two additional courses in the American government subfield are strongly recommended
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4.00 Credits
The course is designed to introduce students to modern democratic, authoritarian, and totalitarian political systems (regimes). We will study how power is organized and exercised in the various political systems of the world. Students will learn about institutions and processes that shape domestic politics in various regimes. They will also learn about processes that explain why and how political regimes change. The course will analyze the causes of breakdown as well as consolidation of democratic and nondemocratic regimes. Iraq will be used as a case study. Prerequisite: PSC 103 Introduction to Comparative Politics & International Relations. Two additional courses in the Comparative and/or International subfields are strongly recommended
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4.00 Credits
This course uses a comparative approach to examine national security policy processes in the United States and a selected group of countries. Students will engage in policy analyses that examine the impact of a range of factors-including the international system, the size of the state, historical and societal factors, governmental system, bureaucratic politics, and individual personalities-in determining the national security policies of these states. Prerequisite: PSC 103 Introduction to Comparative Politics & International Relations. Two additional courses in the Comparative and/or International subfields are strongly recommended
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4.00 Credits
The course will focus on an emerging issue in international relations. Potential topics would include democratization, crosscultural communications, sustainable development, regional organizations, the management of international trade, conflict resolution, peacemaking efforts in selected geographic regions, etc. It will provide the students with an opportunity to engage in cooperative learning through the development of policy analyses of various aspects of selected issues in international relations. Prerequisite: PSC 103 Introduction to Comparative Politics & International Relations. Two additional courses in the Comparative and/or International subfields are strongly recommended
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