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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Examines political systems and the dynamics of political change in the eleven East and Southeast Asian nations of the Pacific Rim, a region that has assumed a commanding presence in world politics and the world economy. Normally included are Japan, China, and selected nations from among Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Burma.
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The confrontation of Western political forms with traditional non-Western and pre-colonial cultures and alternative strategies for political and economic development highlight this analysis of the politics of nation-building in the South Asian portion of the Third World. India and Pakistan are the main cases to be studied, although examples may be taken from Iran, Afghanistan, and perhaps Bangladesh and Malaysia as well. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
Examines major problems of political and economic modernization by considering Latin American political systems in their various approaches to development. Focus is on key examples of the successes and failures of the various developmental strategies: e.g., Cuba, Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Mexico. Further, the impact of United States' policies upon the region as a whole receives special attention. Identical to SPAN 220/320. Offered each spring.
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3.00 Credits
The political system and the dynamics of political change in China are examined.
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3.00 Credits
The political system and the dynamics of political change in Japan and selected Southeast Asian nations are examined.
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3.00 Credits
Deals with structure and function of law making in Congress and the state legislatures, including consideration of such topics as: committees, representation, policy making, leadership and interest group influence. We also examine the impact of Congress and state legislatures on vital issues of public policy ranging from foreign policy to urban policy, or from taxation to energy policy. Finally, the role of party politics and campaigns in the legislative process are considered. Offered on demand.
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3.00 Credits
Offers students a basic understanding of broad trends of social change, state building and economic development in the modern Middle East and North Africa (MENA) during the post World War I period. The class attends to distinctions across MENA states along these three major dimensions, with special attention to public and private responses to modernization, democratization and globalization. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on major ideas shaping American institutions of government and politics from the founding generation to the present. The writings of many different individuals relating to such issues as: slavery and race; capitalism and social justice; and feminist political theory are evaluated. Readings include the Federalist Papers, selections from Democracy in America, works by Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King, and Betty Friedan.
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3.00 Credits
Identical to GER 240/340.
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3.00 Credits
Offers an overview of the political institutions and conflicts that structure our contemporary international economy. Class readings and discussions examine major issues at the center of current political science research, policy debate and popular political discourse. In particular, we examine postwar systems of international trade and finance, as well as divergent policy goals of states and societies of the North and South. Offered fall of evennumbered years.
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