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This course combines philosophical readings on intergenerational justice with readings applying the concept of intergenerational justice to environmental issues, broadly defined. Among the theoretical issues examined are whether we have obligations to distant, future generations and how we ought to understand those obligations. Different approaches to intergenerational justice are examined, and students are encouraged to explore the implications for the environment of adopting different understandings of intergenerational justice.
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4.00 Credits
This course develops the idea that there are three contending views or "discourses" about how to frame environmental politics: scientifically or technically; economically; or as an exercise or test of democracy. By the end of the semester students will be able to identify these discourses and see them at work in contemporary debates over environmental issues.
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4.00 Credits
After a brief history and discussion of the theory behind environmental policy this class will devote its time to an extended description and critical discussion of specific environmental policies. This discussion is broken into two main categories: policies dealing with pollution and public health (including waste and air and water pollution), and policies dealing with land management and the public realm (including agriculture, public lands and sprawl). It is recommended, but not required, that POS 320 be taken before POS 321.
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4.00 Credits
An analysis of the political organizations, including the political parties and pressure groups operating in the American political system. Students are expected to participate in supervised field work. Prerequisite: POS 101
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4.00 Credits
This course presents the ideas and principles of liberalism and conservatism, plus those of radicals and reactionaries. First, these ideologies are placed in the context of contemporary ideologies. Then each is viewed in terms of its historical background, content and present political position. Students read contrasting accounts of these ideologies and write essays in which they explore the ideas in depth.
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4.00 Credits
Human rights represent one of the greatest challenges facing our world today. This course explores the politics of the many theoretical, historical and cultural issues surrounding the contemporary human rights debate.
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4.00 Credits
Many world problems emerge in Latin America- high infant mortality, drugs, hunger, population growth without jobs, economic stagnation, the debt crisis, foreign aid, trade and outside intervention. This course is about the origins of traditional and contemporary political problems and potential remedies for these problems. Students are encouraged to do the assigned reading with a view to offering their own analyses and possible solutions.
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4.00 Credits
This course in international law is intended especially for students of international affairs and for pre-law students. It examines international law in the context of the international political system of which it is a part. The course emphasizes the rules of international law as they are set forth and practiced in the areas of subject status and legal qualities, jurisdiction, actions, cooperation, pacific settlement of disputes and the use of force.
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4.00 Credits
The character and functions of international organizations and their place in the context of international politics, are analyzed through an intensive study of contemporary international organizations, including the United Nations, regional organizations and others. Prerequisite: POS 202
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4.00 Credits
This course is an intensive analysis of constitutional provisions and United States Supreme Court decisions regarding protections for individuals against excessive governmental interference (civil liberties) and provisions by which individuals may use government power to protect themselves against certain forms of discrimination (civil rights). Emphasis is placed upon the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments, including the Equal Protection Clause and Due Process Clauses of the 14th Amendment as well as various congressional enactments intended to further the purposes of those amendments. Such topics as the right to privacy, abortion, the rights of the criminally accused and other controversial and contemporary issues are covered. This course is taught using the case method. Prerequisite: POS 101 or 216 or permission of instructor
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