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3.00 Credits
Political power within the framework of American national government. Current governmental and political problems are explored. Staff
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The theory and practice of international politics; the major actors in the international system and their various objectives; the interplay of power and principle in diplomacy; the causes of war and the prospects for peace. Theoretical principles are illustrated with case studies from various historical periods with emphasis on the major conflicts since World War I. (Previously GOV 103) Michalak, Bresler, Kibbe
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Focus on government activity in a variety of public policy areas, the structural and political contexts of debates over alternative policy strategies, and approaches to understanding public policy. Policy areas examined include the national budget and entitlements, science and technology, and education. (Previously GOV 215) Prerequisite: GOV 100. Karlesky
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3.00 Credits
The theory and method of comparative politics with emphasis on Europe. The course analyzes the government and politics of Britain, France, Russia, and at least one additional country. Emphasis is placed on comparative analysis of the structure and process of politics in two types of industrialized nations: established democracies such as Britain and France; and transitional political systems such as Russia. (Previously GOV 104.) Gray
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3.00 Credits
The scope and nature of social and political change in the so-called "Third World." Examinesdemocratic transitions, the nature of state and society relations, and economic reforms in the "Third World"; debates on human rights and development trade-offs, prospects for revolutionary change, and what democracy means for non-Western societies are all critically analyzed. (Previously GOV 240.) McNulty
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3.00 Credits
Examines important texts in classical Greek and Roman political thought, including the writings of Plato, Aristotle, and other relevant authors. Explores how ancient political theory sheds lights on contemporary politics, including issues of democracy, citizenship, globalization, and international relations. Hammer, Whiteside
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3.00 Credits
Examines the political theories of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and one contemporary thinker, with emphasis on alternative views of the social contract, liberalism, and radicalism. (Previously GOV 221.) Whiteside
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3.00 Credits
Empirical investigation in political science; scientific inquiry in political science; problems of logical induction; selecting and formulating a research problem; functions and types of research design; analysis of data, both qualitative and quantitative. Primarily for government majors; should be completed no later than first semester of junior year. Prerequisite: GOV 100, or 130, or 222 or 223. Friedrich, Medvic, Schousen, Yost
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of specific aspects of American politics. Topics will vary from year to year. Prerequisite: GOV 100; GOV 250 may be required for certain topics.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of specific aspects of public law. Topics will vary from year to year. Prerequisites: GOV 100 and permission of the instructor.
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