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GO 312: contemporary Constitutional Problems
3.00 Credits
Skidmore College
An examination of selected constitutional issues, including the proper role of the Supreme Court in our political system. The course covers theories of judicial review, as well as many of the complexities of modern civil rights and civil liberties. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. B. Breslin
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GO 313: politics of Contemporary United States Social Movements
4.00 Credits
Skidmore College
A study of the civil rights, black nationalist, black power, black liberation, American Indian, women's, and queer movements in the United States. The course will look at the history of the emergence of these movements and the impact these movements have had on public policy and social change. Particularconsideration will be given to movement ideology. Students will prepare a research design and a final paper. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. N. Taylor
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GO 313 - politics of Contemporary United States Social Movements
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GO 314: civil Liberties
4.00 Credits
Skidmore College
An analysis of recent Supreme Court decisions interpreting our civil liberties, civil rights, guarantee of due process of law, and equal protection of the laws. B. Breslin
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GO 316: public Administration
4.00 Credits
Skidmore College
An examination of the administration of public policy in the United States, with attention to government organization, budgeting, personnel, procurement, regulation, due process, intergovernmental relations, and reform. Students will select one federal agency or program for study in depth. Prerequisite: GO101 or permission of instructor. R. Turner
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GO 319: what The United States Does Wrong in The World: Views From India And Answers From Washington
4.00 Credits
Skidmore College
Outside the United States, and outside Western Europe, the role of the United States in the world is often called "dominant," "hegemonic," "discriminatory," and even "trigger-happy." One source for this critique is India, a democracy now seeking great power status in the world. Many informed Indian strategic thinkers believe that the United States will block the rise of new great powers by such means as preventing the international movement of high technology. Is there substance to these changes Can the U.S. government make a persuasive reply These are the central issues of the course. Prerequisite: GO103 or permission of instructor. (Designated a Cultural Diversity course.) S. Hoffmann
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GO 323: dissident Political Thought
4.00 Credits
Skidmore College
This course will examine the writings of several dissidents of the twentieth century (including Milosz, Solzhenitsyn, and Havel) and their unique contributions to the enduring themes of political theory. Prerequisite: GO103 or one political theory course; for the class of 2012 and after, GO102. F. Taylor
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GO 327: politics in Russia And The Soviet Successor States
4.00 Credits
Skidmore College
An analysis of politics in Russia and in the post-communist republics of the former Soviet Union. After analyzing the disintegration of the U.S.S.R. under Gorbachev, the course will focus on the attempts since 1991 to create democratic political systems. Special attention will be paid to elections, constitutions, political party formation, parliaments, leadership strategies, and nationalism. Prerequisite: GO103 or permission of instructor. K. Graney
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GO 328: nationalism, Communism, And Democracy: Politics in East Europe
4.00 Credits
Skidmore College
East European politics from 1918 to the present. The course analyzes democracy and fascism before World War II, the rise and fall of communism, and the rebirth of democracy and nationalism after 1989. Major topics include modernization and political development, nationalism and political culture, one-party dictatorships, and multiparty presidential and parliamentary democracies. Prerequisite: GO103 or permission of instructor. K. Graney
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GO 331: state And Local Economic Development Policy
4.00 Credits
Skidmore College
An introduction to the concepts, ideas, and strategies employed in the pursuit of state and local economic development. We will survey and critically review the range of strategies commonly used to improve the economic prospects of neighborhoods, cities, and regions, including luring corporations with tax breaks, emulating Silicon Valley, promoting high technology, building sports stadiums and prisons, and community development. This course will rely heavily on interviews of policymakers and analysis of state policies and problems to help students appreciate the importance and complexity of economic development policy. A background in economics is not required. Prerequisite: GO101 or permission of instructor. R. Turner
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GO 332: the American Party System
4.00 Credits
Skidmore College
An examination of the influence of our political parties at critical moments of the formation of the American democracy. The course explores how political parties emerged almost immediately after the ratification of the Constitution and engaged in public debate on the meaning of republican government as well as the meaning of citizen participation and representation. Students will learn to appreciate the distinction between American political development and the historical study of politics. They will also become familiar with party realignment and be able to recognize the unique character of the elections of 1800, 1828, 1860, 1896, and 1932. Students will also learn to appreciate the challenge of finding the appropriate role for political parties in our democracy. Prerequisite: GO101 or permission of instructor. N. Taylor
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