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An introduction to the study of comparative politics with emphasis on Britain and Western Europe. Comparison is made with American and non- Western systems and consideration is given to general concepts and tools of analysis. 3 credits. F
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Description and analysis of the structure and process of government in various non-Western governments, including Latin America. Theoretical frameworks of structure-functionalism, modernization and dependency theory will be examined to be used in explaining the political system under discussion. Emphasis will be placed on the formal and informal structure of power, on the role of political groups and on the influence of economic, military, religious and ethnic forces. 3 credits. AY
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The Twentieth Century was one of the most violent in recorded human history. Despite this it also bore remarkable efforts by men and women to resist these brutalizations, critique violent methodologies, and struggle for alternative methods of political persuasion. This course will explore twentieth century theories, practices, and dilemmas of nonviolent resistance, and transformative struggle. It will encourage examination of questions of means and ends, use of violence and expressions of nonviolence, social justices, and methods of fighting injustice without creating more injustice. 3 credits. N
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Major theories and recent theoretical approaches to the study of international relations. The evolution of the nation-state system. Basic factors affecting the power positions and policies of states. Conceptions of national interest and national security. The formulation, instruments and patterns of foreign policy. Conflict and cooperation among states through law, diplomacy, international organization and war. 3 credits. F
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Based largely on the study of cases, the course examines the nature, sources, development, principles and application of the rules that govern the legal relationships among members of the modern state system. Emphasis will be placed on the role of international law in world politics and on contemporary problems of enforcement and further development. The course will also focus on the role of key organizations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and the International Criminal Court. 3 credits. AY
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An analysis of the emerging patterns in recent international behavior. Attention directed to the bipolar and post-bipolar international system; East/ West conflict and cooperation; the Third World and non-commitment; international economics; arms and disarmament; world order under law. 3 credits. AY
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The study of executive branch organization in American government and the role of the "fourth branch"-full-time executive departments andagencies-in administering and shaping the substance of public policies. Analysis of public administrative hierarchy, leadership, personnel, expertise, operating procedures and sources of bureaucratic power from political, legal and managerial perspectives. 3 credits. AY
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The study of the actions of executive branch departments and agencies, political and legal constraints on bureaucratic power, the legal sources and practical effects of regulatory rules and regulations, the power to investigate and enforce rules, and due process rights of individuals and corporations affected by public administrative actions. 3 credits. AY
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Analysis of the organization and management of the public workforce in the executive branch, the civil service, labor-management relations and disputeresolution procedures, organization theory, comparative leadership studies in the public and private sectors, career versus political executives, and current challenges facing public managers and employees. 3 credits. AY
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Study of the dynamics of the policy-making process-what governments do, how decisions are implemented, why some policy alternatives are pursued over others. Analysis of interactions among those demanding change in policy, those with authority to make decisions, those affected by the policy, and pressures outside government seeking reform of policy. 3 credits. AY
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