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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Alternate years ( Fall) A survey of major political upheavals and belief systems that have shaped and shaken the modern world. In addition to the origins, social foundations, and variants of liberalism, socialism, communism, anarchism, fascism, and feminism, discussions include examples of anti-imperialist, anti-racist, and nationalist movements and ideologies from Third World countries and ethnic minorities in the West.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Spring An overview of major political structures, problems, and ideologies, concentrating particularly on South America. The first half of the semester discusses problems of land tenure, industrialization, and urbanization. The second half examines contemporary politics in detail, using one South American country as a case study.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Alternate years ( Spring) It is difficult to understand the culture and politics of Latin America, in particular the Caribbean basin, without examining the role of the U.S. While the U.S. has generally seen its role in Latin America as that of a protector, many Latin Americans have perceived the U.S. as a heavy-handed superpower. The first half of the course provides a historical overview of U.S. interests and interventions, and how these have shaped Latin American societies. The second half examines contemporary problems and issues.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Alternate years ( Fall) The course revolves aro u n d the international political and economic dynamics that have existed historically between the U.S. and Cuba. Although the course emphasizes the post-1959 era (the Castro years), readings introduce students to the imperial relationship that evolved in the early 20th century. Topics include: foreign policy, war, human rights, the U.S. embargo, and the politics of Fidel Castro.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Special topic (offered irregularly) A detailed historical examination of repression and the “dirty wars” of the1970s and 1980s, and the struggle to create democracy in the 1990s, focusing principally on Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. Topics include: how and why the military intervenes; the problems of repression and protecting human rights; the dilemmas of creating stable democratic structures. Extensive readings and a major paper required. Prerequisite: Previous coursework on Latin America, either in the social sciences or in language and culture, or permission of instructor
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Special topic (offered irregularly) What would happen if you had an accident tomorrow and had to spend the next few weeks in the hospital Are you fortunate enough to have insurance If so, what kind, and what would it cover What would happen if you did not have health insurance Why does health care cost so much in the U.S. These and other questions are examined as the current crisis in the U.S. health care system is investigated. Prerequisite: POL 1570
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3.00 Credits
See SOC 3480 in the Sociology section for description.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Spring Research topics and methods, designs of research projects, data collection techniques and analysis, and writing about research. This course, which is a prerequisite for POL 4990, prepares students for work on the senior project. Prerequisite: POL 1570 and a political theory course (completed with grade of C or higher)
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Alternate years Although human rights have become a significant theme in international relations, ethnic slaughter and political repression continue to afflict the world. This course examines relevant theoretical issues and practical problems, including: How are human rights viewed from different cultural, political, and religious perspectives In a multicultural world, can common ground be found to address human rights What is the relationship between sovereignty and the pursuit of human rights
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4.00 Credits
4 credits. Alternate years ( Fall; Summer, in Spain) Discussions surrounding political readings that reflect ideological violence, the terror of state power, and the response to state power by individuals and groups. Historical and contemporary events are discussed (e.g., the Nazis, the Soviet gulags, the Inquisition and fascism in Spain, military dictatorship in Chile and Liberia, genocide in Rwanda).
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