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Democratization Prerequisites: None This course focuses on the process of democratization, when nations shift from a non-democratic organizational model to a democratic one. It will expose students to some of the theoretical controversies, practical issues, and normative considerations that surround the process of democratization by focusing on the transitions of a set of nations. The coruse will be both historical and dynamic in nature. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture School of Arts and Sciences College PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department
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Politics And The Mass Media Prerequisite: None This course explores diverse forms of political communication through the mega-institution known as the mass media. The course provides an overview of the role of media in politics from the news to popular culture. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture School of Arts and Sciences College PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department
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Politics Of Race, Class And Gender Prerequisite: None This course provides perspectives on identity politics, the complex interaction between the categories of race, class, gender and ethnicity. Students will examine the role that race, class, gender and ethnicity play in our politics on a personal, local and national level. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online School of Arts and Sciences College PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department Course Attributes: GER IVB-Eco/PoliSci/Geography
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The Presidency Prerequisite: None From campaigns to administrations and Congressional relations to media coverage, the course takes a historical perspective on the development of the whole office of the presidency. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture School of Arts and Sciences College PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department
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Legislative Politics Prerequisite: None This course examines the role of Congress in the politics of legislation. It covers the creation of legislation, the role of committees and influence of elections on the behavior of elected representatives. A key focus of the course is on the concept of representation and the responsibility of elected representatives to their constituents. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture School of Arts and Sciences College PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department
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Constitutional Law I: Powers And Process Prerequisites: None An examination of the forms, powers and processes of American constitional government. While the Constitution allocates powers, either by direct or indirect grant, to all levels of government, as well as reserving powers for the people, this course will focus on the powers of the federal government, dealing with the states only when there is a conflict of jurisdictions. The role of the courts is to deal with the cases and controversies which inevitably arise, when various instrumentalities of govermnent try to give effect to the political will without traversing the letter or spirit of constitutionalism. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture School of Arts and Sciences College PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department
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Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties Prerequisite: None An overview of the American constitutional system with a focus on the rights and liberties of American Citizens. of the U.S. Constitution. The course will be taught using the case method. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture School of Arts and Sciences College PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department
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Judicial Process Prerequisite: None This course was taught as Special Topic 365 Spring 2000. An exploration of the role of the law in the American political community. While law is formulated by all branches of government, this course will focus on the role of the courts in the legal process. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture School of Arts and Sciences College PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department
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Electoral Politics Prerequisite: None An investigation of American electoral politics through readings and participation in an election campaign. Students will work for a candidate in a local, state, or national election and write an analytical report on the election. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture School of Arts and Sciences College PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department
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Public Policy And Decision-Making Prerequisite: None Public policy decision-making including study of the multiple approaches to the analysis of decision-making with case examples. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture School of Arts and Sciences College PoliSci, Philosophy, & Geog Department
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