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What are the causes of poverty, international conflict, racism, sexism, and ecological degradation; and how ought these complex issues to be addressed This course examines the ways in which contemporary thinkers draw upon the work being done in various relevant fields to develop a coherent philosophy for answering this complex question. In so doing, the goal is to reach a better understanding of the issues and a critical, if provisional, assessment of the approaches and solutions that are proffered. The works of such significant figures in the field as Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. will serve as a focus for discussion. P: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. General Education choice for Part C. Generally offered in alternate years. 3 credits
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What makes a work of art a work of art What makes a work of art a good work of art Can and should art be judged What is the relationship of art to the world Can art be immoral Can art be immoral and be good art Is art significant In this course, we will reflect upon the ontological and epistemological status of works of art and the nature of aesthetic judgment in order to gain insight into the unique character of artistic creation, art works, and aesthetic consciousness. P: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. General Education choice for Part C. Generally offered in alternate years. 3 credits
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Is there a relationship between how we speak about things (language); the way in which we conceive of identity in terms of sexual identification (gender); how we conceive of society, its ideal goals and structure (politics) If so, what is that relationship and how is it constituted Taking as its focus contemporary gender theories, this course considers the function of ideology and utopia in shaping social consciousness and practice. Special emphasis is given to modern, contemporary, and postmodern discussions of interpretation that have influenced the development of contemporary gender theory in the West. P: 3 credits in philosophy, and sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. General Education choice for Part C. Generally offered every three years. 3 credits
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Internship in Peace and Justice Studies
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Independent Study
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An exploration of the nature of the human being as citizen and of the political community, and an introduction to the basic concepts, theories, and approaches to the study of politics. General education choice for Part B. 3 credits
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A one-semester course devoted to the description, analysis, and evaluation of the major American governmental institutions: the Congress, the President and the executive branch, the bureaucracy, the courts, and the complex world of state and local government. Major emphasis is also given to the nature and quality of the policies these institutions develop. General education choice for Part B. 3 credits
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An introduction to the constitutional doctrines and political role of the U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on its evolving constitutional priorities and its response to basic governmental and political problems. The course examines the nature of the Constitution and various theoretical approaches to interpreting it. Special emphasis is given to close textual analysis of various Supreme Court decisions. P: Sophomore standing. General education choice for Part C. 3 credits
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A course in any area of Political Science that will focus on a single topic or theme. 3 credits
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A course in any area of Political Science that will focus on a single topic or theme. 3 credits
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