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3.00 Credits
Analysis of competing theories and models of explanation in political science and economics as they comprise the basis for contemporary policy disputes and alternatives. Emphasis on the crisis tendencies/contradictions of the political economy of the United States and their impact on the rest of the international economic order. Course Information: Same as ECO 426. 4.000 Credit Hours Levels: Doctoral - Springfield, Graduate - Springfield, Undergrad - Springfield Schedule Types: Lecture-Discussion, Online Public Affairs & Administratn College Political Science Department
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4.00 Credits
Democracy means that national governments must respond to and represent their own national people (the American government represents the American people). But increasing "globalization" has created new "transnational" problems beyond the democratic control of any one government. We consider classic and contemporary theories of globalization and democracy in political philosophy.
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3.00 Credits
Major theoretical treatments of injustice and justice in Western political tradition. Emphasis on political tradition from Machiavelli to Marx, with particular concern for development of American constitutionalism and Marxism. CourseInformation: Prerequisite: PSC 325. 4.000 Credit Hours Levels: Doctoral - Springfield, Graduate - Springfield, Undergrad - Springfield Schedule Types: Lecture-Discussion, Online Public Affairs & Administratn College Political Science Department
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4.00 Credits
A range of feminist political theories including liberal, radical, socialist, postmodern, and global feminisms which offer different solutions to social issues such as the division of labor in the home and beyond, reproductive rights, and sexuality. Course Information: Same as PHI 411, SOA 408, and WGS 411. Prerequisite: WGS 301 is recommended but not required. This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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4.00 Credits
Basic issues and themes of American political life from colonial times to the 20th century. Consideration given to such concepts as individualism, federalism, democracy, and pluralism and to such problems as the transformation of America from an agrarian confederacy to a great world power and the politics of race, region, and interest. Course Information: Same as LES 435. Prerequisite: PSC 325.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on four late 20th century political philosophies: liberalism, libertarianism, communitarianism, and conservatism. Considers left-wing vs right-wing approaches to social redistribution and individualistic vs. communitarian views of the person as the basis for political theories. Readings include selections from Rawls, Nozick, Walzer, Guttman, and Taylor. Course Information: Same as PHI 436. This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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4.00 Credits
We examine the origins and development of Marxist philosophy and consider its relevance today. We study essential works of Karl Marx, 18th and 19th century precursors in political theory, and contemporary Continental political philosophy dealing with the legacy of Marx’s work. We analyze Marx in light of current events and debates. Course Information: Same as PHI 437.
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4.00 Credits
By the 20th century, understandings of truth, reality, and history were shaken to their core. Philosophy had to come to terms with Marx, Nietzsche, and psychoanalysis. What does it mean to “be political” without certain knowledge of truth, reality, and history? What is politically possible in light of postmodernism?
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4.00 Credits
Addresses questions concerning what poverty is and why it exists. Will consider historical and current welfare policies in the U. S. and their implications with respect to societal well-being, individual rights, and justice. Discussion of the intersection of race, gender, and poverty, and possible solutions to the problem. Course Information: Same as LES 441, SWK 441, and WGS 441.
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4.00 Credits
Examines the empirical research process from conceptualization to data analysis and writing the research report. Particular emphasis will be given to research design and causal analysis. Empirical methods explored will include direct observation and survey research. Students will be expected to carry out an empirical research project and to write a paper on the research.
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