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3.00 Credits
This course examines the political development of modern Russia as it emerges from the ashes of the Soviet Union. Among the topics covered are leadership struggles, social problems, and Russia's attempt to find its place in the international system. Prerequisite: POL 105 or permission of instructor. POL 220 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of contemporary Caribbean politics. Focus on problems of decolonization, race, and class against the historical backdrop of colonialism and slavery. Prerequisite: POL 105 or permission of instructor. POL 220 or POL 222 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
As the European Union continues to develop and expand, this course examines European politics on both the Union and state levels. On the Union level, the course focuses not only on the institutions and processes of the Union but also on the problems that could possibly impede the further development of the Union. On the state level, the course focuses on comparative analysis of the constitutional principles and political processes of a variety of countries, most commonly including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Prerequisite: POL 105 or permission of instructor. POL 220 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
Development and analysis of the principles, instruments, and conduct of American foreign policy. The international involvement of the American people and government. Case studies of military, political, and economic issues. Prerequisite: POL 105 or permission of instructor. POL 230 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
Public and private institutions and processes for international cooperation in such fields as security, economics, health, social welfare, global and regional organizations. Also, the nature and functions of rules, standards, and principles by which states have agreed to govern their relations; arbitration, adjudication; international law in peace and war. Prerequisite: POL 105 or permission of instructor. POL 230 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates general causes and effects of war. Examines such topics as children and war, the impact of weapons of mass destruction, and new forms of warfare. Includes analysis of ancient conflicts through Vietnam and both Gulf Wars. Prerequisites: POL 100 or 105, and POL 230; or permission of the instructor. (Writing-intensive course)
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3.00 Credits
Examination of ancient and medieval political theorists who helped shape the Western tradition of political discourse about such topics as human nature, justice, natural law, and the origin and purpose of the state. This course satisfies a writing-intensive requirement when listed as POL 340W. Prerequisite: POL 105 or PHI 110, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of political theorists of the earlymodern era whose ideas have directly influenced our contemporary notions of freedom, equality, consent, community, property, and history. Readings from, among others, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and Nietzsche. This course satisfies a writingintensive requirement when listed as POL 341W. Prerequisite: POL 105 or PHI 110, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of American thinking about the nature of politics from the colonial era to the present day. The course explores the theoretical underpinnings of the Constitution, the development of democratic ideas, and distinctive American responses to race and gender differences. This course satisfies a writing-intensive requirement when listed as POL 342W. Prerequisite: POL 105 or PHI 110, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of political theories since 1900, including liberal, postmodern, feminist, libertarian, communitarian, and conservative thought. Readings from, among others, Freud, Schmitt, Camus, and Fanon. This course satisfies a writing-intensive requirement when listed as POL 343W. Prerequisite: POL 105 or PHI 110, or permission of instructor. (Writingintensive course)
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