1009. Discovering Political Science (1 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0004.)

The course is designed to introduce students to the discipline, career opportunities, and the faculty in the political science department. In addition, the course will acquaint students with related social science departments and the University.

0825. Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (4 s.h.) Core: QB.

(Formerly: GE-QUAN 1056.)

Psychological, political, social, and economic arguments and knowledge frequently depend on the use of numerical data. A psychologist might hypothesize that I.Q. is attributable to environmental or genetic factors; a politician might claim that hand gun control legislation will reduce crime; a sociologist might assert that social mobility is more limited in the United States than in other countries, and an economist might declare that globalization lowers the incomes of U.S. workers. How can we evaluate these arguments? Using examples from psychology, sociology, political science, and economics, students will examine how social science methods and statistics help us understand the social world. The goal is to become critical consumers of quantitative material that appears in scholarship, the media, and everyday life.

Note: This General Education `Quantitative Literacy` pilot course fulfills the Core Quantitative Reasoning second level (QB) requirement.

0832. Politics of Identity in America (3 s.h.) Core: RS.

(Formerly: GE-RADV 1062.)

Gay or straight. Black or white. Male or female. What do these different group identities mean to Americans? How do they influence our politics? Should we celebrate or downplay our diversity? This course explores how we think about others and ourselves as members of different groups and what consequences it has for how we treat one another. Our fundamental social identities can be a source of power or of powerlessness, a justification for inequality or for bold social reform. Students learn about the importance of race, class, gender and sexual orientation across a variety of important contexts, such as the family, workplace, schools, and popular culture and the implications these identities have on our daily lives.

Note: This General Education `Race & Diversity` pilot course fulfills the Core Studies in Race (RS) requirement.

0859. The Making of American Society: Melting Pot or Culture Wars? (3 s.h.) Core: AC.

(Formerly: GE-US 1079.)

Terrorism, illegal immigration, gay marriage, religious conflict, political in-fighting, corporate corruption, racial animosities, civil liberties assaults, media conglomeration, Wal-Mart goes to China and the rich get richer. America in the 21st Century is a contentious society. How did we get to this place in time? This course examines what makes American society distinctive from other advanced industrial democracies. Specifically, we study the philosophical origins of America, the development of social and economic relationships over time, and the political disputes dominating contemporary American life. The course relies heavily on perspectives from History, Sociology and Political Science to explain the challenges facing contemporary American Society.

Note: This General Education `United States Society` pilot course fulfills the Core American Culture (AC) requirement.

0862. Development and Globalization (3 s.h.) Core: IS.

(Formerly: GE-WRLD 1175.)

Use historical and case study methods to study the differences between rich and poor nations and the varied strategies available for development in a globalizing world. Examine the challenges facing developing countries in historical and contemporary context and analyze the main social, cultural, and political factors that interact with the dynamic forces of the world economy. These include imperialism/colonialism, state formation, labor migration, demographic trends, gender issues in development, religious movements and nationalism, the challenges to national sovereignty, waves of democratization, culture and mass media, struggles for human rights, environmental sustainability, the advantages and disadvantages of globalization, and movements of resistance.

Note: This General Education `World Society` pilot course fulfills the Core International Studies (IS) requirement.

0864. War and Peace (3 s.h.) Core: IS.

(Formerly: GE-WRLD 1172.)

Total war, weapons of mass destruction, genocide. These were not solely inventions of the twentieth century nor are they the natural consequences of a violent human nature. Leaders, armies, and the strategies they pursue are rooted in their social and political context. Weapons are the products of not merely technological but also historical and cultural development. Battles occur on a political and historical terrain. Learn how ancient ideology, medieval technology, modern propaganda, and more have changed how humans wage war and make peace.

Note: This General Education `World Society` pilot course fulfills the Core International Studies (IS) requirement.

0866. World Affairs (3 s.h.) Core: IS.

(Formerly: GE-WRLD 1176.)

We live in a global age when events beyond our borders significantly affect our lives. Sharpen your understanding of international developments, including wars, economic globalization, wealth and poverty, the spread of democracy, environmental degradation, and global pandemics. This course offers an introduction to the study of world affairs that gives you the conceptual tools to deepen your understanding of how major historical and current trends in the world affect your life and that of others around the globe. Readings include historical documents, classic texts in the study of international relations, and current perspectives on the state of the world from multiple disciplinary perspectives.

Note: This General Education `World Society` pilot course fulfills the Core International Studies (IS) requirement.

1101. The American Political System (3 s.h.) SS. Core: AC.

(Formerly: POL SCI C051.)

An introduction to American politics. Focuses on the values, institutions, and processes of politics and government in the United States. Introduces the concepts and techniques of political science.

Note: This course required of all Political Science majors. This course also satisfies the American Culture core requirement.

1102. American Political System (1 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0051.)

An introduction to American politics. Focuses on the values, institutions, and processes of politics and government in the United States.

1103. The Individual, Race, and American Political Life (3 s.h.) SS. Core: RN.

(Formerly: POL SCI R050.)

This course focuses on the relationships between individuals and their government in the United States, investigating how government has handled the issue of insuring individual equality under democracy. It will explore the ways in which the exclusion and incorporation of various groups in American society have been affected by race and class.

Note: Political Science majors should consult with an advisor about enrolling in this course.

1201. Foreign Governments and Politics (3 s.h.) SS. Core: IS.

(Formerly: POL SCI C052.)

This course considers the values, institutions and processes of politics and government in selected developing and developed countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Note: For both non-majors and majors. Mode: Simulations and films.

1301. International Politics (3 s.h.) SS. Core: IS.

(Formerly: POL SCI C053.)

This course is an introduction to the nature of the international system, the determinants and instruments of foreign policy, and the problems of international conflict and cooperation.

1911. Introduction to American Politics (3 s.h.) SS. Core: AC.

(Formerly: POL SCI H091.)

An introduction to American politics. Focuses on the values, institutions, and processes of politics and government in the United States. Introduces the concepts and techniques of political science.

Note: This course required of all Political Science majors. This course also satisfies the American Culture core requirement.

1921. Foreign Governments and Politics (3 s.h.) SS. Core: IS.

(Formerly: POL SCI H092.)

This course considers the values, institutions and processes of politics and government in selected developing and developed countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Note: For both non-majors and majors. Mode: Simulations and films.

1931. Honors International Politics (3 s.h.) SS. Core: IS.

(Formerly: POL SCI H093.)

This course is an introduction to the nature of the international system, the determinants and instruments of foreign policy, and the problems of international conflict and cooperation.

1996. Introduction to Political Philosophy (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: POL SCI H101.)

Honors seminar focusing on an introduction to the ideas and arguments of several political philosophers, such as Aristotle, Plato, Hobbes, and Marx, as well as an exploration of how such ideas relate to the contemporary world.

2101. American Federalism (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0107.)

Federalism in its modern form is perhaps the single most important theoretical contribution the American system of government has made to the history of political thought. This course will examine this concept, its manifestation, and the effect this federal practice has had on the American political system.

2102. American State and Local Politics (3 s.h.) SS.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0145.)

This course considers government and politics of subnational units including states, counties, cities, towns, and townships in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Further topics include the relationship of state and local policy to citizens, other governmental units, and the American political system.

2103. U.S. Public Policy Making (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0150.)

This course examines selected policy areas in a variety of national settings and the relationship of political cultures and policy making structures to policy outputs.

2201. Comparative Politics: Developing Nations (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0215.)

This course describes and analyzes political patterns in the Third World. It provides a descriptive overview, analyzes domestic political trends within the context of the global system, and reviews current trends.

2202. Power and the Poet (3 s.h.)

Cross Listed with Russian 2103 (0141).

Students read short stories and poetry written by dissident authors in the Soviet period and the post-Soviet period to understand the social and political context of authoritarianism and post-authoritarian cultural control, dissent, and the power of literature. Many of the works on the reading list were never published officially in the Soviet Union, but rather were works published in samizdat (unofficial or underground publication) or tamizdat (published abroad and smuggled back into the USSR). The course ends with the reading of a contemporary Russian novel for which the author was put on trial in 2004. Students also read some background on the historical, political, social and economic context of Soviet literature.

2211. Democracy in Europe (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0201.)

This course explores the institutions established in West European nations intended to preserve social stability, produce economic prosperity, and guarantee democracy, asking whether these goals are complementary or contradictory. A country-by-country examination of post-war political development in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Sweden. Emphasis on the political problems of the present. Accordingly, the course closes with an examination of the European integration process and the sweeping changes of East Europe affecting all of Europe.

2212. Eastern Europe, Russia and the West (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0211.)

Study of the relationships between western nations and the changing politics of Eastern European nations.

2231. Comparative Political Systems in Latin America (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0218.)

A comparative consideration of selected Latin American political systems.

2301. Theories of War and Peace (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0264.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 1301 (C053) or permission of instructor.

This course explores the problem of war and peace from both empirical and theoretical perspectives. Sources of war and peace studied include: the balance of power, deterrence, arms races, misperception, hegemony, nationalism, international institutions, democracy, law, and economic interdependence.

2311. Post-Cold War Security (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0260.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 1301 (C053) or permission of instructor.

This course examines the debate over the changing meaning of security and the contemporary international security environment. Topics include: the nature of security, the international environment, postmodern terrorism, information warfare, global economic instability, the persistence of American hegemony, quasi-states, and the possible demise of the nation-state.

2321. Politics of the Global Economy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0261.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 1301 (C053) or permission of instructor.

This course studies competing explanations for the evolution and operations of the international political economy from the origins of the industrial era in the late 18th century through the `information economy` of the 21st. It focuses on four functional areas: international trade in goods and services, the management of currency exchange and international monetary policy, the pattern and flow of investment capital, and the pattern and structure of global production.

2331. International Organization (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0263.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 1301 (C053) or permission of instructor.

This course considers the development and current roles of regional and universal international organizations with an emphasis on the United Nations. The major international conflicts of recent decades in the organizational context will also be examined.

2341. U.S. Foreign Policy (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0251.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 1301 (C053) or permission of instructor.

Analysis of U.S. foreign policy from three perspectives: (1) competing explanations for patterns, tendencies and events in U.S. foreign policy; (2) history of U.S. foreign policy from independence to the end of the Cold War, (3) issues in contemporary U.S. foreign policy in light of the first and second-hand perspectives.

2351. Japan and the Changing World Order (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0254.)

This course looks at Japanese politics from a variety of perspectives within the comparative framework of other nations and their political development within a changing global order.

2431. Modern Political Philosophy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0271.)

Close study of works by one or more modern political philosophers, stressing their relevance to an understanding of contemporary politics.

2432. American Political Thought (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0272.)

This course examines significant political ideas from the American colonial period to the present and the influences of these ideas on contemporary American political institutions.

2441. Democracy, Capitalism, and Socialism (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0276.)

An examination of some of the major political ideologies dominant in the 20th century and of the tensions and points of convergence between and among them.

2496. Introduction to Political Philosophy (3 s.h.) SS. Core: WI.

(Formerly: POL SCI W101.)

Prerequisite: English 1002 (C050).

Reading of selected works by several classical and modern political philosophers, such as Aristotle, Hobbes, and Marx; study of their relevance to contemporary political issues.

Note: Capstone writing course in the major.

3082. Independent Study (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0195.)

Students must make arrangements to work with a political science faculty member, and seek the approval of the Undergraduate Chair before enrolling under this course number.

3101. The American Presidency (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0105.)

The role of the chief executive, the American presidency, in the political process.

3102. The Legislative Process (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0110.)

Covers the legislative process of both the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. Includes the lawmaking process, legislative organization, leadership and policymaking, lobbying and elections, and the careers and characteristics of legislators.

3103. The American Supreme Court (3 s.h.) SS.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0115.)

An examination of judicial decision making and the interrelationships between the Court and other aspects of the political process.

3105. American Party System (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0129.)

The evolution and organization of political parties in the United States, including nominating systems, campaigns, election laws, types of ballots, and electoral reform techniques.

3111. Media and the Political Process (3 s.h.) SS.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0125.)

This course considers the relationship between the mass media and American politics, government regulation of the mass media, media coverage of public affairs, political effects of entertainment programming, and the uses and influence of the media in the election process. Both print and broadcast media will be considered.

3112. American Public Opinion (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0126.)

Topics for study include: development of public opinion and political ideology in the U.S.; the social psychology of political attitudes; the role of the mass media and the news in the formation of political opinion; and the influence of public opinion upon government policy.

3113. Campaigns, Elections, and the Media (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0127.)

Role of elections in contemporary American society. Special attention to parties and mass media as participants in campaigns and to factors affecting voting behavior of the mass public and the linkages voting provides between the public and policy formation.

3121. American Constitutional Principles I (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0117.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 1101 (C051) or equivalent.

Constitutional bases of American system of government as interpreted primarily by reading and analyzing Supreme Court opinions and understanding them in their political, economic, and historic context. Course focuses largely on how constitutional meaning is determined, and judicial development of national powers of judicial review, the power to regulate commerce, separation of powers, federalism, taxation, powers of the President, and foreign affairs and war powers.

3122. Constitutional Interpretation (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0119.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 1101 (C051) and either POL SCI 3103 (0115), POL SCI 3121 (0117), POL SCI 3123 (0118), Philosophy 3243 (0243) or equivalent courses.

Focusing primarily on the U.S. Constitution, this course asks what a constitution is, and considers the various ways in which constitutions are interpreted, the historical development of interpretive practices and the broader political and historical contexts in which such practices arise and are applied and contested. It particularly examines `strict construction`, `judicial activism`, originalism, textualism, and various `living constitution` approaches, and examines and applies qualitative data analysis to select original sources.

3123. American Constitutional Principles II: Civil Rights in America (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0118.)

Civil rights in America, including the Constitutional protections of freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion.

3124. Politics, Rights and Sexual Orientation (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0133.)

This course examines the emergence and development of the movement to secure rights for gays, lesbians and bisexuals; how gays, lesbians and bisexuals are socially constructed and the influence this has on political discourse; how political issues that are relevant to the lives of gays and lesbians reach the political agenda; and the patterns of conflict and cooperation that exist among actors in and outside of government over issues such as employment discrimination, marriage, child adoption, and military service.

3125. Interest Group Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0124.)

Over the past 30 years, the system of interest group representation in Washington has witnessed a rapid expansion. Conventional wisdom views these groups as obstructions to American democracy, but limiting their freedoms threatens "government by the people." Cases to be studied may include: senior citizen groups, the farm lobby, the Christian Coalition, the unemployment workers movement, and the power of business in America.

3131. Urban Politics and Problems (3 s.h.) Core: WR.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0135.)

This course presents an overview of the politics of urban areas: electoral politics, government structure, race, finance, education, housing, neighborhoods, and economic and historical forces on politics in urban areas.

3132. Urban Politics (3 s.h.) Core: RS.

(Formerly: POL SCI R135.)

This course presents an overview of the politics of urban areas: electoral politics, government structure, race, finance, education, housing, neighborhoods, and economic and historical forces on politics in urban areas.

3134. The Politics of Inequality (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0141.)

Who are the poor? Should they be helped? Who should help them? These questions are complicated because people are more aware of the individual costs of taxation than they are of the collective benefits of an educated work force. This course will evaluate how the U.S. government has traditionally divided the poor between the deserving and the undeserving poor and which groups have been left out and why.

3151. Public Policy Analysis (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0151.)

This course considers selected contemporary public policy issues. The course begins with an examination of the national political-economic context within which major policy issues arise and then turns to the analysis of the roots and policy alternatives on several major issues. Issues may concern health, energy, education, employment, welfare, and the regulation of business.

3152. U.S. Environmental Policy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0152.)

An analytical examination of the development and execution of governmental policies in such areas as air and water pollution control, control of atomic energy, and planning of space exploration program.

3153. The Politics of Poverty (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0153.)

This course examines the nature and causes of poverty, the impact of public opinion and racial attitudes on poverty and welfare, the role of government officials in shaping anti-poverty and welfare reform policies, and welfare claiming as a form of political participation. The course evaluates the effectiveness of existing policies to combat poverty and whether proposed policies might be effective.

3154. Health Policy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0155.)

Surveys major public health problems and policy interventions in the United States with an emphasis on their normative, political and economic dimensions. Examines the interplay of governmental institutions, business, and organized interests in formulating and implementing health policy.

3155. Business and Public Policy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0158.)

Reviews history of U.S. government and business, and the major governmental institutions dealing with business, with special attention paid to monetary policy and the Federal Reserve, fiscal policy, the federal budget, and particular issues connected with it such as deficits, Social Security, the tax structure, overall inequality, and other current issues. Also looks at the World Trade Organization and NAFTA, their structure and overall advantages and disadvantages to the U.S.

3196. Urban Politics & Problems (3 s.h.) Core: WR.

(Formerly: POL SCI W135.)

A course that introduces students to political science methodological approaches to the study of the various aspects of urban politics in American cities.

3197. Political Fiction (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: POL SCI W190.)

Moral dilemmas and unintended burlesques, flawed heroes and vainglorious fools, ambitious men and seductive women are the stuff of both literature and politics. These elements are brought to life in novels about American politics and political thought. Students in this writing intensive course will write brief essays and a course paper on novels by authors that include Henry Adams, Mark Twain, Herman Melville, Henry James, Robert Penn Warren, Graham Greene, Ward Just, and William Kennedy.

3201. Nationalism, Ethnicity, and Politics (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0241.)

When the U.S. was founded as the first modern nation-state, it set in motion a global transformation of the state system that has still to run its course. The class will study, with the aid of film, the causes, theories, and projections of this development.

3202. Politics & Religion (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0242.)

What sort of relationships exist between the world of politics and that of religious beliefs and practices that co-exist and often compete for dominance in various political systems?

3203. Comparative Politics of Democratization (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0268.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 1201 (C052).

Democracy is among the oldest concepts in politics, yet it is also one of the most elusive. This course surveys some of the classic debates over the meanings of democracy, and explores the contemporary processes of democratization that have swept the globe since the 1970s. While particular geographical emphasis will be placed on Europe, Latin America, and Africa, no prior familiarity with these regions is necessary to successfully complete this course.

3211. Politics & Society in Modern Italy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0204.)

An examination of Italy`s political development in a historical framework, and in comparison to other nations, especially those of Europe.

3212. British Government and Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0205.)

This course combines historical and thematic approaches to British politics. We begin with an overview of the post-imperial, capitalist state before discussing key institutions: constitution, Parliament, executive, parties, and European Union. To help understand change in popular politics we compare the 1983 and 2005 general election campaigns. Finally, we consider key issues: economic inequality, ethnic conflict, social order, and democratic accountability.

3213. Post-Communist Politics (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0212.)

This course examines core themes in the study of post-Communist politics in Russia and Eastern Europe. The course begins by exploring the nature of socialism, why it fell, and the various legacies of this system. The rest of the course covers issues of democratic transformation, economic reform, state and nation building, and the role of international influences.

3241. Mideast Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0225.)

This course will introduce students to the various political systems in the region we now call the Middle East. Of particular concern will be historical roots of the political tensions that exist in our contemporary world.

3251. China: Politics and Revolution (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0236.)

Cross Listed with Asian Studies 3251 (0240).

This course surveys contemporary Chinese politics and political economy, recognizing the roots in China`s long history. The emphasis is on the process of converting the Maoist socialist system into a modern market system, integrated into the global system, and the political implications of these changes.

3252. East Asia and the United States (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0238.)

Cross Listed with Asian Studies 3252 (0241).

This course introduces Japan and its distinctive model of political economy. The course then reviews how this model has been copied by many other countries in Asia. The course also includes an analysis of Asia`s international economic and political relations, especially with the United States.

3296. Politics of Modern Capitalism (3 s.h.) S. Core: WI.

(Formerly: POL SCI W244.)

Since the early 1970s, all advanced industrial democracies have faced challenges in adjusting to a changing international economy. We will examine how different countries, including the United States, Japan, Britain, France, and Germany, have tried to meet these challenges. The main question guiding the course is: why do countries respond to roughly similar problems in different ways, and what do these responses reveal about politics in these countries? Topics covered will include macroeconomic policy, trade and industrial policies, industrial relations, business-government relations, and the welfare state.

3331. Politics of the European Union (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0202.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 1201 (C052) and 1301 (C053).

The European Union is perhaps the most remarkable experiment in international governance of the past century. This course examines the EU in its dual aspects: as a process of international or regional integration, tying existing nation-states into an `ever-closer Union of peoples`; and as a polity or political system with its own institutions, policies, and policy processes.

3332. Globalization: Politics and Political Economy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0266.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 1301 (C053) and 2321 (0261), or permission of instructor.

The course examines the origins and consequences of the modern period (1990-present) of globalization, including its political, economic, social, and cultural dimensions. Central issues to be examined will be the status of the sovereign state, global governance, and patterns of global mobility in production, people, and information.

3396. The International Legal Order (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: POL SCI W262.)

The historical development of international law in its relation to the evolution of the world political system, with analysis of issues of the contemporary world order such as warfare, political and economic development, human rights, and the environment.

3411. Classical Political Philosophy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0270.)

Close study of works by one or more political philosophers, stressing their relevance to an understanding of contemporary politics.

3421. Theories of Justice (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0277.)

This course examines both analytical and historical perspectives of some of the major theories of justice that have been propounded throughout the course of Western history.

3441. African American Political Theory (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0278.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 2496 (W101) or permission of instructor.

This course is an intensive introduction to African American Political Theory. Our goal will be to explicate and evaluate the theoretical claims that have shaped, and continue to shape, black political practice in the United States. The structure of the course is both historical and thematic.

3451. Human Nature and Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0274.)

This course studies human behavior and its relationship with politics and political philosophy.

3452. Theory and Uses of Power (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0275.)

This course considers concepts and major models of power and their applications to American politics.

3911. Honors Politics in Film and Literature (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI H190.)

This course is intended to provide an understanding of the subtleties of American politics by reading novels and viewing films as well as through the more traditional literature of political science.

3996. Junior Honors Capstone Seminar (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: POL SCI W291.)

Permission of political science Honors Director required. Topic: American Political Development.

3997. Junior Honors Capstone Seminar (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: POL SCI W292.)

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required.

Students may apply for admission to the Honors program any time before the fall semester of their senior year. The spring Honors seminar [taught as a combined semester with Political Science 4997 (W392)] will rotate among selected advanced topics in one of the major fields of Political Science (international relations, American government, political theory, comparative politics, and public policy). The seminar will focus on a close analysis and discussion of assigned readings and a final research paper (as well as other short written assignments).

Note: Check with the Honors seminar coordinator for the topic and instructor for a specific semester.

4110. Seminar in American Government (2 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0301.)

The focus of this seminar varies from semester to semester, but always considers some aspect of U.S. Politics in depth.

4121. Women and Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0302.)

The goal of this course is to broaden with a comparative perspective our understanding of women's political experiences. We examine a variety of issues concerning the lives of women worldwide, including their economic, political and social contributions, familial roles and status in society. Initially, the course focuses on the evolution of the political, economic, and social status of American women paying particular attention to issues of race, ethnicity, and class that inform but also complicate women's political behavior. We then search for similarities and differences in women's lives that are usually obscured by the status of their countries as either industrialized or non-industrialized, either democratic or non-democratic.

4130. Seminar in American Government (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0303.)

Examines a topic of contemporary interest in American politics and government.

4131. Seminar in Campaign Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0304.)

Prerequisite: POL SCI 1101 (C051) and permission of instructor. Application required.

This special seminar is the academic component for experiential learning and is usually offered in the fall of an election year. Students learn about the structure and organization of campaigns, the motivations of candidates, and the consequences of campaign activities by other political actors such as interest groups and political parties. Students will use their internships to identify a thematic subject for research projects.

4140. Seminar in Urban, State & Local Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0307.)

A seminar focusing on various aspects of the political relationships that exist between state and local levels of government.

4150. Seminar in Law & Society (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0312.)

Experiential Learning. Students must also register for 4581 (0371). Permission of Instructor or Experiential Learning Coordinator required.

4160. Seminar in Public Administration (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0327.)

Examines a topic of contemporary interest in public administration.

4210. Seminar in Comparative Politics (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0310.)

Examines a topic of contemporary interest in comparative politics.

4220. Seminar in Comparative Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0311.)

Seminar focusing on comparative politics. Topic determined by the instructor.

4310. Seminar in International Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0315.)

Seminar focusing on the politics of international relations. Topic determined by the instructor.

4320. Seminar in International Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0316.)

Examines a topic of contemporary interest in international politics.

4410. Seminar in Political Philosophy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0321.)

Examines a topic of contemporary interest in political philosophy.

4420. Seminar in Political Philosophy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI 0322.)

Examines a topic of contemporary interest in political philosophy.

4581. Cooperative Education Project in Political Science I (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0371.)

Provides political science majors with work experience relating to their academic training.

Note: Juniors and seniors with a minimum overall average of 2.0 are accepted subject to approval by the departmental co-op committee chairperson.

4591. Directed Research and Field Study (1 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0381.)

Prerequisite: Four courses in Political Science.

Supervised individual readings, research projects, and field work.

Note: Students may not enroll for more than one Directed Research & Field Study course in a single semester. Students are to arrange study with a faculty member in the department of Political Science.

4681. Cooperative Education Project in Political Science II (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0372.)

Provides political science majors with work experience relating to their academic training.

Note: Juniors and seniors with a minimum overall average of 2.0 are accepted subject to approval by the departmental co-op committee chairperson.

4691. Directed Research and Field Study (2 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0382.)

Prerequisite: Four courses in Political Science.

Supervised individual readings, research projects, and field work.

Note: Students may not enroll for more than one Directed Research & Field Study course in a single semester. Students are to arrange study with a faculty member in the department of Political Science.

4781. Cooperative Education Project in Political Science III (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0373.)

Provides political science majors with work experience relating to their academic training.

Note: Juniors and seniors with a minimum overall average of 2.0 are accepted subject to approval by the departmental co-op committee chairperson.

4791. Directed Research and Field Study (2 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0383.)

Prerequisite: Four courses in Political Science.

Supervised individual readings, research projects, and field work.

Note: Students may not enroll for more than one Directed Research & Field Study course in a single semester. Students are to arrange study with a faculty member in the department of Political Science.

4891. Directed Research and Field Study (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: POL SCI 0384.)

Prerequisite: Four courses in Political Science.

Supervised individual readings, research projects, and field work.

Note: Students may not enroll for more than one Directed Research & Field Study course in a single semester. Students are to arrange study with a faculty member in the department of Political Science.

4896. Capstone Seminar in Political Science (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: POL SCI W340.)

This topical seminar focuses on a broad theme of theoretical, substantive, or practical interest within a subfield of political science. The specific content will vary with individual instructors. This is a writing-intensive course designed to integrate all the skills learned in the major. Each seminar will focus upon close oral and written analysis of major readings in a particular area of political science. Such analyses will take students beyond basic exegesis of analytic arguments towards critical evaluation of contrasting forms of social science investigation and argument. A research project is required. Required of all majors. To be taken during the senior year.

4904. Honors Seminar in Campaign Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI H394.)

Permission of political science Honors Director required. A seminar focusing on political election campaigns in the United States.

4920. University Honors Seminar in Comparative Politics (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI H310.)

Honors version of Political Science 4210 (0310). Open only to University Honors students.

4940. University Honors Seminar in Political Philosophy (3 s.h.)

(Formerly: POL SCI H321.)

Honors version of Political Science 4410 (0321). Open only to University Honors students.

4996. Senior Honors Capstone Seminar (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: POL SCI W391.)

Permission of political science Honors Director required. Topic: American Political Development.

4997. Senior Honors Capstone Seminar (3 s.h.) Core: WI.

(Formerly: POL SCI W392.)

Prerequisite: Previous admission to the departmental Honors program and successful completion of either Political Science 3996 (W291), Political Science 3997 (W292), or Political Science 4996 (W391).

Successful completion of the Honors program involves grade of B or better in two of the following four Honors seminars: Political Science 3996 (W291), Political Science 3997 (W292), Political Science 4996 (W391), and Political Science 4997 (W392). The spring Honors seminar (taught as a combined seminar with Political Science 3996 (W291)) will rotate among selected advanced topics in one of the major fields in Political Science (international relations, American government, political theory, comparative politics, and public policy). The seminar will focus on a close analysis and discussion of assigned readings and a final research paper (as well as other short written assignments).

Note: Check with the Honors seminar coordinator for the topic and instructor for a specific semester.
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