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4.00 Credits
Covers the major political ideologies of the 20th century. Focuses on Communism, Fascism, and Democratic Liberalism and Conservatism, with attention to other selected ideologies, including environmentalism, feminism and liberation ideologies. 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
Examines some of the most significant problems in contemporary American politics and illustrates how these problems result from a combination of human actions and larger political and societal structures. Problem areas include citizen competence, the media, interest groups, and international situations encountered by the United States. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, or sophomores with permission of instructor. 2 or 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
Examines the U.S. Supreme Court with an emphasis on its major decisions in questions of judicial review, federalism, separation of powers, interstate commerce, state police powers and substantive due process. Emphasizes the Court's political role and judicial decision making. Juniors and seniors only. There are no prerequisites; however, POLI:111 is recommended. 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
Examines significant Supreme Court decisions concerning the protection of liberty and equality. Topics covered include freedom of speech and press, church-state relations, right to privacy, criminal procedure, and racial and gender discrimination. Juniors and seniors only. There are no prerequisites; however POLI:111 is recommended. 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
Examines legal system develop- ment from America's English roots to the present. Interdisciplinary seminar featuring readings, discussion and research. Focuses on interrelationships between the law and social, political, historical and economic values. Juniors and seniors only. Prerequisite: ACCT:210 or POLI:215 or instructor's permission. 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth analysis of an international issue such as terrorism, ethnic conflict, weapons of mass destruction, or peacekeeping and peacemaking. The course may be repeated for credit if the subtitle (and therefore the course content) is changed. There is no prerequisite for this course; however, POLI:131 is recommended. 2 or 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
Studies the ideas of the major political philosophers, including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, Hegel, and Marx. Juniors and seniors only or by instructor's permission. Same as PHIL:443. 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
Detailed research and in-depth discussion on a selected topic. Juniors and seniors only by instructor's permission. May be repeated for credit. 2 or 4 SH.
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4.00 Credits
Senior Seminar. A capstone course for political science majors. Students research, write and present a senior essay on an approved topic and participate actively in discussions. Required for all senior majors. Prerequisite: senior standing and the completion of required portfolio elements.
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4.00 Credits
Readings, essays and tutorials on a selected political science topic. By permission and arrangement with a department instructor. Junior and senior majors only. May be repeated for credit. 2 or 4 SH.
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