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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the governmental and political processes in the countries of Latin America, and their contribution to modern government. Development of inter-American relations.
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3.00 Credits
Theories and practice of international politics; elements of power; means and methods of foreign policy in the age of conflict.
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3.00 Credits
How citizens' and public officials' attitudes, values, beliefs, experiences,and cognitive capacities shape political behavior and influence the actions of political institutions. Topics include political socialization, political personality, attitude formation and change - including the effects of media and campaigning - and political decision making. Prerequisite: PSYC100 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Modern historical movements that have shaped sexuality in contemporary America. Topics include the advent of birth control, the free love movement, the feminist movement, the black power movement, the gay rights movement, the abortion controversy, the transgender movement, and the gay marriage movement. Primary focus on the history and politics of American sexuality since World War II yet considers the effects of sexual mores and practices since the late nineteenth century.
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3.00 Credits
A critical examination of how the American Political system deals with social problems such as poverty, illness, abuse, discrimination, and substandard education. on the concept of leadership and on how ordinary individuals can advocate or promote change and justice.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to environmental policy and the decision-making process that impact the environment. Through role-playing and case studies, students analyze decisions and learn about the challenging ethical, legal, and scientific choices that face decision-makers as they balance issues that affect quality of life against potential environmental impacts. For students who are considering law school or teaching, as well as Environmental Science majors and other students interested in environmental law and policy.
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3.00 Credits
Constitutional principles and leading decisions of the United States Supreme Court in the fields of civil liberties, federalism, and economic affairs. Primarily for students who intend to enter law school.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the writings of several prominent political philosophers on each philosopher's interpretation of pivotal political concepts such as justice, freedom, and equality. Attention to the relationship between political philosophy and ideology and whether and how politics can be organized to benefit humanity and promote goodness and virtue.
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3.00 Credits
Historical background and comparative study of constitutional principles, governmental institutions, and politics in selected democratic, industrialized, and developing countries, including Great Britain, France, and Germany.
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3.00 Credits
The history and politics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Emphasis on the creation of Israel, Israel's various wars with neighbor states, and the evolution of the Palestinian national independence movement including the Palestinian Liberation Organization and Hamas, and the prospects for peace.
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