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The concept of energy and the basic physical laws governing its transformations are studied using only basic algebra. Various sources of energy, such as fossil fuels, nuclear, solar, and geothermal, are discussed. These and other energy options are critically examined as possible partial solutions to the energy needs of an industrialized society like the United States in terms of their availability, environmental impact, and financial feasibility. No previous science is required; designed for nonscience majors.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the theory and process of democratic government in the United States. Emphasis is placed on an examination of the relationships among American values, politics, governmental institutions, and public policy.
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3.00 Credits
A comparative analysis of political values governing structures and policy-making styles in selected countries. Investigates the linkage between economic and political development, along with the challenges that poses for democracy.
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An introductory survey of the major approaches, interpretations and problems in the field of International Politics. Topics include the balance of power, diplomacy, war, the great powers and international political economy.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to early classic texts in American Political Thought (the revolution, constitutional convention, Lincoln-Douglas debates) by linking them to other important intellectual and political movements in American thought-women's suffrage, abolitionism, and the 20th century civilrights movements. We analyze the extent to which 1) all these movements share concepts and 2) the ways in which later movements refuted, amended, and rejected the concepts that were fundamental to the "founding." We explore the idea o f two "foundings": the traditional emphasis on the forging of tRevolution and the framing of the Constitution in the eighteenth century and the community oriented religious movements of the 17th century. How can we compare the assertions of citizenship in these various movements? How do they contribute to our political vocabulary today?
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The theories of law and justice that have shaped contemporary American legal and democratic thought have as their wellsprings, the ancient world. The course will begin with a short visit to Athens, the birthplace of democracy. The class will then travel to the island of Siros. The course will be based there and will examine how the concepts of liberty and equality have evolved from the times of Socrates and Pericles, to the era of Thomas Jefferson, from American Revolution, through the shaping of the Constitution, to the Civil War, and then to contemporary America. Particular emphasis will be devoted to understanding how the various theories of law-natural law, legal positivism, and the sociological school-interface with the institution of judicial review, and how judicial review and democracy co-exist in the American polity. This course is offered only in the summer session and is offered on-site in Greece.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the public policy-making process in America. Emphasis is on the structure of policymaking and substantive policy issues such as health and education.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the legislative process in the U.S. Congress with emphasis on the internal workings of the institution such as committees, parties and rules. External forces such as the Presidency, bureaucracy, and public opinion will also be examined.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the contemporary American Presidency with emphasis on the use of power, the role of personality, the nature of decision-making, and the relationship with Congress, bureaucracies, and public opinion.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the Legal System
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