Studies developments in the former Soviet satellites and Yugoslavia, their governmental organizations, and their relation to the former Soviet Union and the West. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies.
Examines the founding period of the United States through the events, political concepts and individuals depicted in the art exhibited in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The course includes a visit to the U.S. Capitol Building, the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, the floor of the U.S. Senate, and an exploration of the legislative process. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101 or 2012 or 2223 or 2004. PSCI 4081 and PRLC 4081 are the same course. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Explores growth of contemporary American green energy industry. Explores different types of green energy policies and how government institutions and regularly arrangements affect the development of green energy policy.
Examines the political status and activities of Mexican Americans and other Latino groups (Cuban Americans and Puerto Ricans) in the U.S. Also covers Latino political attitudes and behaviors; Latino efforts to influence the major national, state, and local institutions of the American government; and public policy concerns of Latinos. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Analyzes international organizations to determine whether they are an effective instrument for achieving peace and security and for the promotion of human welfare. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2223. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Investigates the body of law that regulates relations between nation states and provides a framework for the solving of common problems. Explores its nature and effectiveness as well as its adaptability to a changing environment. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2223. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Analyzes issues at the intersection of international politics and international economics. Utilizes theories and concepts from both economics and political science to understand issues in trade, finance, development and migration. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2223.
Examines the psychological foundations of political decision-making among citizens and elites. Condsiders the role of political psychology in explaining political behavior and outcomes at the individual and collective level. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101.
Focuses on the nature and scope of American constitutional principles as developed by the U.S. Supreme Court, including federalism, separation of powers, commerce, due process and equal protection. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Explores the domestic politics of various Middle Eastern countries as well as the development and globalization of the region. Includes topics such as the ongoing prevalence of dictatorships, political Islamism, oil politics, economic growth and stagnation, and relations with the U.S. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2012.
Explores the evolution of warfare and origins of terrorism. Ideological and identity differences have come to the forefront of violent political conflicts while the emerging doctrine of warfare has placed civilians in the middle of modern conflicts. Tracks potential changes in the means of and reasons for fighting, roles of civilians and media, and rules of war. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2223 and PSCI 3193. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Analyzes ethnic identity as a factor in contemporary politics. Deals extensively with the role of ethnic groups in political mobilization, the development of national collective consciousness, nation building, and international relations. Explores the influence of religion, language, history, culture and class on ethnic group formation and behavior. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2012. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Discusses politics of identity and why identity is such a potent source of violence. Is inter-ethnic conflict an end in itself, or are ethnic groups trying to achieve other goals through violence? What can be done to prevent or ameliorate inter-ethnic strife? This course examines theoretical aspects of identity, inter-ethnic conflict, as well as specific examples of ethnic crises. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2223 or PSCI 2012.
Explores the development, functioning, focus and future of the European Union. Examines history, institutions, policies and politics as well as governance theories that have been developed to explain origins and evolution of the EU. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2012.
Examines aspects of political communication as it applies to citizens, political decision makers, and specific public policies. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors).
Addresses the problems and challenges women face around the world and the ways in which women have mobilized to address them. Explores political activism at the local, national, regional, and global levels. Focuses on different forms of activism, including strategies aimed at working with and within governmental institutions, as well as outside and against them. Recommended prereq., WMST 2000 or WMST 2600. Same as WMST 4500.
Introduces uses and abuses of symbols as instruments and indicators of political change. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101. Recommended restriction, students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors). Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Aims to help students think about the future of the world in a systematic way. Focuses on alternative projections and policies dealing with major problems. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2223. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Examines contemporary arguments for and against liberalism. Focuses on the analysis, evaluation, and understanding of the philosophical contributions to this debate. Gives special attention to the concepts of justice, freedom, equality, and individualism. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2004. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Involves writing and discussion of selected topics in political science. Critically reviews the major methodological and conceptual features of the discipline. Students begin their honors papers in the seminar. Department enforced restriction: minimum 3.50 GPA. Formerly PSCI 4718. Generally offered in fall term only.
Integrates general principles of policy inquiry with documents and other literature on specific problems in public policy, in order to evaluate courses of action. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different topics. Department enforced prereq., PSCI 1101. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Closely examines the various understandings of democracy, the arguments for and against democracy, and the progress of and prospects for democratic politics in the United States. Particular attention is paid to economic, social, and political developments in the United States that affect popular sovereignty, political equality, and liberty. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Exposes students to current issues in the political economy of development. Subjects range from globalization, democratization, and economic development. Specifically, the course explores the international and domestic determinants of economic development with special reference to currency markets, foreign direct investment, trade, and democratization. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2012. Same as INVS 4302. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
