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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the political interaction of nations and non-national actors on the global stage. The course focuses on strategies nations employ in pursuit of national security, economic development, and global influence. Attention is given both to theories of international relations such as realism, idealism, and neo-realism as well as specific case studies. P: Sophomore standing. General education choice for Part C. 3 credits
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This course will focus on the American tradition in foreign policy with particular attention to the post-World War II era, including the Cold War and the post-Cold War era. Study includes the role of economic, social, scientific, and cultural aspects of foreign policy as well as diplomatic and national security concerns. P: Sophomore standing. General education choice for Part C. 3 credits
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An introduction to political philosophy through the writings of major political thinkers of the classical period. The primary focus is a critical analysis of Plato and Aristotle. The course is concerned with the enduring issues of political life: the nature of freedom, the proper relationship of the individual to the state, the nature of justice, the nature and function of law, the rightful use of power, and the relative value of different forms of government. P: Sophomore standing. General education choice for Part C. 3 credits
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An examination of Western political thought through the writings of important modern political theorists: Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and Marx. A central focus of the course is the nature of liberalism, and the meaning of concepts such as rights, justice, freedom, equality, and democracy. P: Sophomore standing. General Education Choice for Part C. 3 credits
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This course focuses on film as a medium for the presentation of political events and ideas and as a means of shaping political opinion. P: Sophomore standing. General Education Choice for Part C. 3 credits
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An analysis and evaluation of the office of president and the men who have occupied it. Topics include presidential nominations and elections; the powers of the office; the nature of presidential policy making; the relationship between the president and congress, the courts, bureaucracy, the media and the mass public; the impact of presidential personality on performance; and, the role of the president as world leader. P: Sophomore Standing. 3 credits
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A study of the major revolutions of the twentieth century with special attention to the theoretical approaches to the nature of revolution. Primary attention will be given to the Mexican Revolution of l9l0, the Russian Revolution of 1917, the Chinese Revolutions of 1911 and 1949, and the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. P: Sophomore standing. General education choice for Part C. 3 credits
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This course will explore a variety of questions regarding the origins and nature of nationalism and its continued relevance in the contemporary world. What are the forces that shape the formation of nationalism When and why do a group of people develop a distinctive cultural identity What is the relation between nationalism and language, religion, race, a sense of place, and historical experience What is the relation between nationalism and the emergence of the nation state Does every group that has a distinctive cultural identity have the right to separate nationhood Why is the attachment to the nation so strong that people are willing to kill and be killed in its defense And if nationalism emerged under a specific set of circumstances, will other circumstances bring about its disappearance The course will combine theory with specific case studies from around the globe. P: Sophomore standing. General education choice for Part C. 3 credits
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An examination of conceptions of utopia and dystopia throughout history and of efforts to bring utopian visions into practice. Utopian visions read and discussed will be both literary and political. In examining efforts to create ideal worlds, focus will be on what worked, what didn't, and why. P: Sophomore standing. General education choice for Part C. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Fieldwork experience initiated with permission of the Department Chair. Hours and credits to be determined.
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