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3.00 Credits
The nature and function of political parties in the American two-party system; the impact of the mass media and campaign reform on the electoral process; third party movements; the future of both major political parties. Special attention will be paid to the most recent Presidential nominations, campaigns, and election. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.
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This course deals primarily with the origins, nature and functions of international organizations (the League of Nations, the United Nations, and regional organizations). The course examines the cooperative approach to international problems. A special attention is given to the structure and functions of the U.N. and the relations among the U.S., the U.N., and the Third World. Prerequisites: PS100 and PS302 or instructor’s approval. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive introduction to the doctrines and processes of law in the global setting. Emphasis is placed on the nature and sources of international law, international institutions, statehood and sovereignty, the law of human rights and emerging trends in transnational law. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Decision making theory as it applies to the public sector. Includes both individual and group decision making environments as well as the political, psychological and quantitative implications of decision making. Attention is given to the differences between the public and private sector (i.e., lack of profit motive, differences in sales and advertising techniques, etc.), and the impact of the political environment upon the public decision making process. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the development, implementation and evaluation of public policy within the federal system. The course will view the public policy from the perspective of the executive, legislative, judicial and bureaucratic branches of government. In addition, emphasis will be placed on public input into the governmental process. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.
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3.00 Credits
The course focuses on an economic and political analysis of public choice theory, income distribution, expenditure analysis, income transfer programs, and tax theory. Topics include analysis of revenues and expenditures relating to such areas as health care, social security, welfare and unemployment, education, national security, etc. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to American political thinking from the founding to the present. This course deals with the uniqueness of and tensions in the American tradition through a critical examination of the thought of American statesmen and theorists. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the history and politics of the U.S. Congress. Topics include the constitutional vision of the founders, the evolution of Congress as an institution, the differences between the Senate and the House of Representatives, the norms and folkways of the Congress, leadership in the House and Senate, the legislative process, and the Congress and Presidential and Congressional elections. Prerequisite: PS141 or PS142 or consent of instructor. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the history and politics of the American presidency. Topics include the electoral college and presidential elections, the formal powers of the presidency, the nature of presidential leadership and decision-making, the media and the presidency, the presidential office, the cabinet, the presidential bureaucracy and contemporary theories of the presidency. Prerequisite: PS141 or PS142 or consent of instructor. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.
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3.00 Credits
A study of selected writings and texts from the ancient Greeks through the late Middle Ages. Topics to be discussed include the relevance of ancient philosophy, the nature of the polis, the role of the citizen, the rise of natural law and the contributions of Christianity. Emphasis will be on a careful reading of primary sources. This course is cross-listed as PHL368. There are no prerequisites. 3 credit hours. Satisfies ADR II.
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