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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An inquiry into the nature, methodology, and subject matter of politics. Basic ideas and problems in the field of politics-value-free inquiry, freedom, authority, justice, equality, alienation, revolution and change, rights and obligation-are examined in their philosophical and realworld setting. (Not required of political science majors.)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview and analysis of the constitutional foundations, the structure and function of the basic institutions of American Government and politics. Government and politics are examined within the historical political cultures of the United States and in relation to the evolving global context. Selected public policy topics may also be covered.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to enable students to do research in political science and critically evaluate political science literature. Topics include utilizing library resources, survey research, and the use and misuse of statistics. (Should be taken after completing 9 other credits in the major.)
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes in depth the political ideas of important classical and medieval philosophers and schools of thought. Ideas of justice, authority, rights and duties, equality, laws and constitutions, and the "good life" are given ananalytical and historical perspective. Humanities and Social Science228 s
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on major themes in political philosophy and theory from Machiavelli to the twentieth century. Themes emphasized in the course include, but are not limited to, unalienable rights, reason, liberty, equality, authority, justice and the law, sovereignty, community, and issues surrounding religion and politics.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the American system of federalism through consideration of the dynamics of government in the fifty states and their relationship to national and local governments with special emphasis on New Jersey. Attention is given to the executive, legislative, and judicial organizations and to the performance of governmental functions within a political framework.
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3.00 Credits
A theoretical and empirical analysis of the distribution of political power in both central cities and suburban areas. Emphasis is placed on the historical role of United States cities and the present urban crisis.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the organization and operation of political parties in the United States. Formal structure, the role of ideology, voting behavior, and the influence of pressure groups on political parties are examined.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the political and economic problems of contemporary America. It uses the disciplines of political science and economics to deepen and broaden understanding of issues such as equality, fiscal and monetary policies, political institutional behavior, and militarism. Prerequisite: POL 120 or ECON 210.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the role of the courts in the American political system. State courts, federal courts, the criminal justice system, Supreme Court history, and jurisprudence will be examined.
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