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3.00 Credits
Introduces the political science major to the methods of political research. Students learn how political scientists know what they know, and how they gain tools with which to explore, describe, explain, present and debate this knowledge. Students actively experience every dimension of the research process as they conceptualize, design and operationalize their own projects, and communicate their findings in written and oral formats. Daily classes include lecture and discussion of class readings, and individual student research. Offered each fall.
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3.00 Credits
Using the case-study method in texts and class discussion, media reports of current Supreme Court actions, artifacts from popular culture, and a hands-on simulation of the Supreme Court itself, this course surveys the American approach to constitutionalism; the overall framework of the American legal system; the decisionmaking processes of the Supreme Court; and the Supreme Court's interpretation of those civil rights and professional procedures associated with the operation of the criminal justice system. Fourth Amendment search and seizure requirements, the Exclusionary Rule, Arrests, Fifth Amendment due process issues, the Miranda Warnings, Sixth Amendment right to counsel and jury trail issues, and Eighth Amendment bail, fine, and punishment issues, including asset forfeiture and capital punishment are of particular interest. Students taking this course at the 300 level have the additional advantage of more comprehensive coverage of these issues and valuable practice in briefing relevant cases. Identical to CJ 270/370. Prerequisites: none for 270; for POLS 370, junior status or consent, for CJ 370, either CJ 200 or 205. Offered spring of evennumbered years.
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3.00 Credits
Students examine scholarly perspectives on the evolution of political processes, institutions, the intergovernmental context, key actors and contemporary issues in urban politics such as urban sprawl and economic development. A major part of this class is a six-week simulation of a city government where students take roles of city councilors, lawyers, business leaders, and citizen activists in making important decisions about the city's future. Prerequisite: junior status. Offered each spring.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the institutions and processes of American government in regard to the presidency. Offered intermittently.
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3.00 Credits
Readings of the political writings of selected Latin American thinkers. Relationship of political writings to contemporary culture, society and government of Latin America. Also cross-listed as SPAN 321 in which case readings and writing are done in Spanish. Offered each fall.
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3.00 Credits
Using policy analysis models students examine a set of substantive public policy issues to establish the issue context, define the policy problems, and evaluate alternative solutions. Topics may differ each semester and include, but are not limited to, the environment, health care, crime, urban policy, poverty, and welfare. Identical to ENVS 323. Offered each spring.
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3.00 Credits
Examines environmental politics and policy by studying a set of substantive environmental policy issues to establish the issue context, define the policy problems and evaluate alternative solutions. Offered each semester.
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3.00 Credits
Acquaints students with the workings of our system of federal government. The Constitution, the presidency, Congress, the Supreme Court, political parties and the regulatory agencies are treated as separate units of a unified focus upon our institutions of national government. Offered each fall.
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3.00 Credits
Contemporary approaches to policy-making and decision-making techniques are reviewed in light of the values represented in them and their promises for serving the public interest. We review classic and modern theories of bureaucracy; the history, development, and philosophical assumptions of the science of administration; the structure and functioning of American federal, state, and local administration; the budget-making process; government regulations of business and society; and the major challenges facing governmental professionals in our time. Identical to HHS 343. Offered each spring.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the foreign policies of European countries, both individually and collectively through the European Union, toward each other, regional and intergovernmental organizations, and other regions of the world. Explores other issues related to Europe's economic and political integration, including national identities, democratic accountability, the Union's expansion, US-European relations, the European Constitution, Turkey's bid to join the Union, and immigration and Islam in Europe. Prerequisite: junior status or consent. Offered on demand.
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