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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Spring The phenomena of light and sound, widely appreciated as primary media for artistic expression, have also played an important role in spurring scientific investigation of the world of nature. This course explores light and sound through their foundations in the theories of vibration and wave motion. With sound, the application to the production of musical tones is emphasized. The study of light ranges from the early investigations of Galileo, Newton, and Huygens to the work of Einstein in relativity and quantum theory. A paper is required, and some class sessions take place in the lab. A background in physics is not required.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits. Fall An introduction to the institutional and ideological components of the American political system, with an emphasis on the broad spectrum of values and sources of power that, when taken together, support and challenge the foundations of American pluralism. Films, field trips, and guest lectures complement the standard classwork.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Spring An introduction to current political systems. The course examines political structures and processes (e.g., parliaments, political parties, elections, legislation, and formation of governments in different political systems) and analyzes the ideological foundations of these systems (e.g., liberalism, socialism). Discussions include: social, economic, and political priorities set in each system; their strengths and weaknesses; and the impact of structural constraints.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Fall Examines contemporary international relations from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. Topics include: East-West conflicts and the Cold War; the balance of power; colonialism, the Vietnam War, and the North-South issues; the emerging new world order.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Special topic (offe red irregularly) T h e o retical, historical, and empirical analyses of the relationship between women’s private roles and socialization, and their integration into politics. Topics include: changes in the laws affecting women; the impact of feminism on the quality of political discourse and political action; the vexing problem of the “gender gap.”
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Fall Using African novels and social science literature, both the insights of the artist and the analytic models of the social scientist are employed in the discussion of African politics and political systems. Topics include: the impact of Western colonialism and imperialism on traditional African societies; the evolution of new African cultures; the widening gulf between elites and masses; and the role of the African storyteller in articulating African issues.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Special topic (offered irregularly) An introduction to the impact of environmental laws and policies on the fair treatment of people of different races and incomes in the U.S. Global climate change, nuclear energy, and public responsibility for the environment constitute the center of a political and legal analysis of the relationship of citizens and government to the environment. Also offered as ENV 2080.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Spring Islam, a popular world religion, is not well known or understood in the U.S. In the public mind, it is typically associated with violence, jihad, and terrorism. This course introduces the origin and main principles of Islam, and analyzes its development as a civilization and a political ideology. Topics include secularism, women’s rights, social justice, and democratization in relation to the philosophical and political divisions within Islam.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Alternate years Decades after the civil rights movement of the 1960s, the United States remains a nation beset by racial inequalities, divisions, and tensions. This course examines some of the major issues in U.S. race relations today and their political expression. Also offered as SOC 2130.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Alternate years ( Fall) The first half of a two-course survey of Western political thought. The course concentrates on the classical and medieval contributors to political discourse like Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas, and concludes with early modern thinkers like Machiavelli and Calvin.
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