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3.00 Credits
A study of important themes and/or developments in American political thought from the Civil War to the present. A key theme will be the change from Madisonian constitutionalism to the Progressivism of the 20th century; the course will examine the political ideas that underlie this transformation. Subjects to be addressed include the nature of political equality, social Darwinism, pragmatism, Progressivism and its critics, constitutional interpretation, and the "Reagan Revolution." Prerequisite: PS100. Offered Fall semester. Three credits.
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The study of the American Constitution is basic to those in the Political Science discipline and all who try to understand the essence of our republic as it has evolved over the past 200 years. Political theory, historical forces and the nature and importance of the law in society are all blended in the course materials. The course considers both how the Constitution as written by the framers sought a limited federal government, and how that limitation was expanded by Supreme Court interpretation after 1935. Specific areas of personal liberty (freedom of speech, religion, privacy, etc.) are also covered in detail, along with important developments in Constitutional criminal procedure. The course is conducted pursuant to a modified Socratic method, emphasizing and welcoming student participation in class. Prerequisite: PS 121. Offered Spring semester. Three credits.
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This course analyzes the growing phenomena of Terrorism. Students examine diverse perspectives from governments, leading experts and the terrorists themselves. The course covers the source and growth of terror, tactics of terror, key terrorist incidents, specific terrorist groups and profiles of key individual leaders within groups. Students study and discuss government policy related to terror including how the U.S. and other countries counter terrorism. Finally, the course examines the social and political problems associated with terrorism. Offered Spring semester. Three credits.
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This course offers an examination of different political systems and how they compare with each other. Students study how varying forms of government affect the lives of people and how it forces nations to react to each other. Students will be asked to select one or more systems for closer analysis and report their research in a written paper. Students also study the major problems facing the international community and how each system may approach solutions to them. Offered Spring semester. Three credits.
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Examines the public policy process and analyzes selected U.S. domestic issues of current concern. Considers the political principles, interests, and empirical evidence behind differing policy positions and evaluates their impact. Readings may be from public policy advocates, politicians, commentators and scholars. Offered Spring semester. Three credits.
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An analysis of federal court decisions dealing with Bill of Rights guarantees, with special emphasis on U.S. Supreme Court rulings. First Amendment issues-free speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of associations, as well as Fourteenth Amendment issues-equal opportunity, voting, and civil rights legislation, are explored. Federal policies and politics in this area are analyzed. Suggested prerequisite: PS 339. Offered Fall semester. Three credits.
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The George Washington Fellows Program is named after our nation's first president in order to focus on the theme of citizenship. Washington emphasized in his writings and addresses that the success of the new American republic would depend upon the nation's ability to become a sacred union of citizens. The Program seeks to attract students interested in scholarly inquiry into the key questions of American citizenship, paying careful attention to the duties and responsibilities of individuals in a free, well-ordered society. Applications for projects in the following areas will be accepted: American political thought, American economic thought, political or economic thought generally, American culture and religion, and American constitutionalism. Offered Fall semester. Zero credit.
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A survey of the history and present status of laws seeking to establish acceptable safety levels for air, water, chemicals, and land use. Methodologies of standard-setting, alternate policies, financial costs, and future developments will be discussed. Offered Fall semester. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar style course concentrates on a particular topic in political philosophy. Topics vary from year to year, and typically include an in-depth examination of a particular work, philosopher, or idea of central significance to the development of political thought or practice. Offered Fall semester. May be repeated. Three credits.
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3.00 Credits
Facilitates and supervises the writing of the senior thesis, which is the culminating project for political science majors. Special care will be taken to aid students in utilizing their research and writing skills so that they may produce a high quality thesis. Offered Spring semester. Three credits.
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