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4.00 Credits
A study of the relatively stable bipolar struggle between the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War and the uncertain period that followed its abrupt end. Some of the questions that will be addressed are: Why did the cold war start and end How did the bipolar structure of the international system affect the foreign policies of the U.S. and U.S.S.R., as well as smaller nations How does the cold war continue to influence policy today What type of system exists today and how does it affect state interaction Part of the Russian language/culture concentration and minor; the international relations concentration and minor; the political science minor; and may also be taken as an elective. Part of the international studies European track. (0513-211, 214 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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4.00 Credits
This course uses comparative theoretical perspectives to explore the ways in which the historical, cultural, economic and political context of the societies of Africa, Asia and Latin America determines the patterns of their political processes. Focus is directed to such factors as history, religion, economic underdevelopment, and culture and their impact on the efforts to promote the values of liberalization and democratization, economic and social modernization and political and social stability. Part of the international relations concentration and minor and the political science minor. It may also be taken as an elective. Part of the international studies East Asian and Latin American tracks. (0513-211, 214 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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This course explores the theoretical meaning, both domestically and internationally, and the institutional and political aspects of human rights. Issues covered include the definition of human rights; the relationship between civil and political rights and economic, social and cultural rights; the meaning and impact of humanitarian and international human rights law; the impact of cultural relativism in the definition and assessment of the promotion and protection of human rights; the significance of different religious perspectives; the question of the legitimacy of humanitarian interventions and the effects of globalization on human rights perceptions and practices. Part of the international relations concentration and minor; the political science minor; and may also be taken as an elective. (0513-211, 214 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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4.00 Credits
Special topics will examine a political theme, issue or problem at an advanced undergraduate level. The subject matter examined will vary from year to year according to the availability of faculty and the interests of students. The course is designed especially for those whose interest in politics goes beyond the requirements of the Liberal Arts curriculum. The course may be taken as part of the American politics or international relations concentrations and minors, the political science minor, and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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4.00 Credits
This course is a study of politics and government on the state and local levels, and the relationships between these levels and the federal government. The course's major objective is to give the student a sophisticated understanding of these aspects of the political process. The first focus is on the federal system of government, including the interdependence of the three levels. The course continues by examining the state level followed by a focus on local government. A final topic is policy-making, including revenues and expenditures, which again illustrate the interrelationship of the three levels. Part of the American politics concentration and minor; the political science minor; and may also be taken as an elective. (0513-211, 214 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
Examines the role of the legislature in the U.S. political process. The primary emphasis is the study of the U.S. Congress, but some attention also is directed to state legislatures. Topics studied include elections, party organization, committees, interest-group activities and executive-legislative relations. Part of the American politics concentration and minor; the political science minor; and may also be taken as an elective. (0513-211, 214 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the role of the presidency in the American political system. Among the topics considered are the nomination and election process, evolution, expansion and limitation of presidential powers, factors in decision making and the various leadership functions performed by the American presidency. Part of the American politics concentration and minor; the political science minor; and may also be taken as an elective. (0513-211, 214 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the formulation and execution of American foreign policy, including the examination of the instruments, procedures and philosophies shaping the development and implementation of foreign policy. Part of the international relations, American politics, global studies, ESL, and peace studies concentrations; the international relations, political science, American politics, American history and European history minors; and may also be taken as an elective. (0513 211, 214 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
Political parties are a crucial part of the democratic process, as are elections. Parties and elections serve as a critical link between citizens and their government, as parties and candidates promote policies favored by voters. This course studies parties, their history, their future and their role in the democratic process. Overall emphasis is on the degree to which parties perform or fail to perform as a link between citizens and government. Part of the American politics concentration and minor; the political science minor; and may also be taken as an elective (0513-211, 214 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
A study of the politics of the policy process covering these basic questions: How do public problems get to the agenda of government How does government formulate policy alternatives How does government legitimate public policy How does government implement public policy How does government evaluate public policy Part of the American politics and public policy concentrations and minors; the political science minor; and may also be taken as an elective. (0513-211, 214 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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