Programs:
Major: Political Science
(options: Political science; Economics; International studies)
Minor: Political
Science
Teaching Major: Social
Studies
Non-degree interest: Pre-Law
Courses:
POLS: Political Science
The world and its
problems are both the main concern and the principal laboratory of
the modern political scientist. Political scientists study the
political behavior of people, groups, and nations in an effort to
understand why they behave as they do, to predict what they will do
next, and sometimes to suggest how they should behave in the future.
Students interested
in attending law school may declare a pre-law designation and will
be advised of the selected courses needed to meet entrance
requirements into law school.
For information on
the major in legal studies (an American Bar Association approved
paralegal program) and on the European studies minor, see the
listing for
Interdepartmental Programs
or contact the Political Science department. Programs
| MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE,
39 hours |
|
The political
science curriculum incorporates a progression of required, core,
elective, and capstone courses. Students are expected to have a
foundation of required and core courses before taking elective and
capstone courses, including internships. It is the personal
responsibility of the student to complete the listed
prerequisite of any course before registering for it. Please
consult with the undergraduate advisor should there be any questions
about the curriculum. |
| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
| Intermediate
proficiency in a major modern language (Chinese, French, German,
Japanese, or Spanish) or a major classical language (Greek or
Latin) by enrolling in and passing one course at the 200 level or
above. Modern language courses taught in English are excluded. |
3 |
| POLS |
130 |
Amer Nat Gov |
3 |
|
210 |
Pol Sci Res |
3 |
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| Option
1: Political science, 30 hours |
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| 15 hours from |
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| POLS |
237 |
Stat Loc Pol (3) |
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280 |
Compar Systm (3) |
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|
293 |
Intl Relatns (3) |
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|
312 |
Early W Thot (3) |
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or |
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| |
313 |
Mod Wst Thot
(3) |
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342 |
Publc Policy (3) |
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|
350 |
Pub Administ (3) |
15 |
| 3 hours from
senior capstone |
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| POLS |
369 |
Prof Exp (3-6) |
|
|
404 |
Senior Thes (3) |
|
|
479 |
Pract Exp (3-6) |
|
|
499 |
Senior Sem (3) |
3 |
12 hours from POLS (minimum of 9
hours in 300- and 400-level courses
excluding 312, 342, 350) |
12 |
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______ |
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39
hrs |
| Option
2: Economics, 30 hours |
|
| 15
hours from |
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| POLS |
237 |
Stat Loc Pol (3) |
|
|
280 |
Compar Systm (3) |
|
|
293 |
Intl Relatns (3) |
|
|
312 |
Early W Thot (3) |
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or |
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| |
313 |
Mod Wst Thot
(3) |
|
|
342 |
Publc Policy (3) |
|
|
350 |
Pub Administ (3) |
15 |
| 3
hours from senior capstone |
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| POLS |
369 |
Prof Exp (3-6) |
|
|
404 |
Senior Thes (3) |
|
|
479 |
Pract Exp (3-6) |
|
|
499 |
Senior Sem (3) |
3 |
|
6
hours from any 300- and 400-level political science
electives (excluding 312, 342, 350) |
6 |
| 6
hours from |
|
| ECON |
332 |
Labr Rel Law (3) |
|
|
345 |
Gov Budgets (3) |
|
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346 |
Law Econ (3) |
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370 |
Indust Organ (3) |
6 |
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39 hrs |
|
A
double major in political science and economics may be more
appropriate for pre-law students.
See
Economics,
liberal arts option, for total
requirements in this program. |
|
| Option
3: International studies, 30 hours |
|
| 15
hours from |
|
| POLS |
280 |
Compar Systm
(3) |
|
|
281 |
Prob Em Nats
(3) |
|
|
290 |
Am Fr Policy
(3) |
|
|
293 |
Intl Relatns
(3) |
|
|
312 |
Early W Thot
(3) |
|
| |
or |
|
|
| |
313 |
Mod Wst Thot
(3) |
|
|
345 |
Nat Def Poly
(3) |
15 |
| 3
hours from senior capstone |
|
| POLS |
369 |
Prof Exp
(3-6) |
|
|
or |
|
|
| EURO |
369 |
Prof Exper
(3) |
|
| POLS |
404 |
Senior Thes
(3) |
|
|
479 |
Pract Exp
(3-6) |
|
|
or |
|
|
| EURO |
479 |
Prac Exper
(3) |
|
| POLS |
499 |
Senior Sem
(3) |
3 |
| 12
hours from |
|
| POLS |
382 |
Westn Europe
(3) |
|
|
384 |
Brit Gov Pol
(3) |
|
|
385 |
Euro Union
(3) |
|
|
386 |
Pol Rus (3) |
|
|
392 |
U N Intl Org
(3) |
|
|
394 |
Int Rln Asia
(3) |
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| |
395 |
Pol Glo Econ
(3) |
|
|
488 |
Gv Pol China
(3) |
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|
490 |
Intrnatl Law
(3) |
|
|
493 |
Wrld Politcs
(3) |
|
| |
494 |
Pol Terror
(3) |
|
|
495 |
F Pol China
(3) |
12 |
|
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39
hrs |
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| MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE,
21 hours
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| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS |
| POLS |
130 |
Amer Nat Gov |
3 |
|
210 |
Pol Sci Res |
3 |
| 12 hours from |
|
| POLS |
237 |
Stat Loc Pol (3) |
|
|
280 |
Compar Systm (3) |
|
|
293 |
Intl Relatns (3) |
|
|
312 |
Early W Thot (3) |
|
| |
or |
|
|
| |
313 |
Mod Wst Thot
(3) |
|
|
342 |
Publc Policy (3) |
|
|
350 |
Pub Administ (3) |
12 |
| 3 hours from POLS |
3 |
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______ |
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21 hrs |
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TEACHING MAJOR IN SOCIAL STUDIES,
57-66 hours |
| (See Teaching Major in
Social Studies, College of Sciences and Humanities, for total requirements for this
area.) |
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| Government
area, 15 hours |
| PREFIX |
NO |
SHORT TITLE |
CR HRS
|
| POLS |
130 |
Amer Nat Gov |
3 |
|
237 |
Stat Loc Pol |
3 |
|
312 |
Early W Thot (3) |
|
| |
or |
|
|
| |
313 |
Mod Wst Thot
(3) |
3 |
| 6 hours from |
|
| POLS |
210 |
Pol Sci Res (3) |
|
|
280 |
Compar Systm (3) |
|
|
293 |
Intl Relatns (3) |
|
|
342 |
Publc Policy (3) |
6 |
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15 hrs |
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COURSES:
POLITICAL
SCIENCE (POLS)
130
American National Government. (3)
The examination of the essential elements of our national government. Emphasis on institutions, policies, and processes.
140
Introduction to the Legal System. (3)
Introduction to the operations of the American legal system with
respect to legal concepts, judicial philosophies, types of law, and the
political environment.
141 Introduction to Paralegalism. (3)
Explores concepts of paralegalism with emphasis on legal ethics and values, the
development and future of the paralegal function in our present legal environment, and a
presentation of the concepts of litigation and legal procedure.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson or legal
assistance studies coordinator.
210 Political Science Research
Methods. (3)
Introductory study of political science research methods. Examines
political science as a systematic empirical discipline concerned with
describing and explaining political phenomena. Substantial emphasis is
placed on the use of basic statistics and computers as tools in the
scientific study of politics.
229 (ISOM 229) Information Technology for Paralegals. (3)
Designed to introduce applications and legal office communications for
law office and government. Applications include case management,
document scanning and production, time and billing, word processing,
spreadsheet, e-mail, voice mail, and CD-ROM and online Internet research
for law office professionals.
Prerequisite: POLS 242.
237 State and Local Politics. (3)
Politics, policies, and structures of state and local governments in the United States.
238 Urban
Government in the United States. (3)
Examines how cities are governed in the United States and
what policies have been derived to deal with the problems of the cities.
The problems of race and poverty and public policies to address
them will be considered.
241 Family Law. (3)
Acquaints students with legal problems in domestic relations.
Covering problems such as separation, divorce, child custody, adoption, and
nonsupport.
242 (142) Legal Research and Writing. (3)
An analysis of
court procedures and appeal procedures, an in-depth examination of
reference sources available to attorneys, and improvement of research
and writing skills.
Prerequisite: POLS 141; permission of the department
chairperson.
243 (143) Litigation. (3)
For the advanced paralegal major
focusing on litigation and related areas of paralegal responsibilities
such as drafting interrogatories and writing complaints. Special
attention given to learning the compilation of a trial notebook in
preparation for litigation. Prerequisite: POLS 242; permission of the
department chairperson.
280 Comparative
Political Systems. (3)
A comparative introduction to politics and government in
major democratic, communist/post-communist, and developing countries of
the contemporary world.
281 Economic and Political Problems of Emerging
Nations. (3)
Historical and contemporary problems of the less-developed nations. Conditions
contributing to economic, political, and social change. Problems of economic development
policies and programs within the institutional structure. Internal and external pressures
that influence patterns of development.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 280.
Not open to students who have credit in ECON 279.
290 American
Foreign Policy. (3)
An introduction to the process of making United States
foreign policy, American strategic doctrines, and major foreign policy
issues.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 130.
293
International Relations. (3)
A survey of the formal relations among sovereign states in the
international system, emphasizing diplomacy, the elements of power,
and the procedures for conflict resolution. May include computer simulation exercises.
312 Early Western
Political Thought. (3)
Analysis of political thought of the early Mediterranean and medieval worlds that
became the foundation of modern political theories and systems of the West.
Emphasis on the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, and
Machiavelli.
313 Modern
Western Political Thought. (3)
Review and analysis of selected writings of theorists in the
modern era from the age of reason to the beginning of the post-modern
age.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 312.
340 Introduction
to Law and Enforcement. (3)
Survey of the criminal justice system as a political entity in
the United States. Special
attention given to the actors in the system, their interrelationships,
and purposes. Includes discussion of the media, elites, and the public.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 130.
342 Problems
in Public Policy. (3)
A systematic examination of the institutions and processes
central to understanding and evaluating domestic public policies in
the United States. Emphasizes the theoretical and political aspects of policy
making at the national level and implementation within a federal
system.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 130.
344 (244) Advanced Legal Research and Writing. (3)
Builds
upon knowledge and skills acquired in legal research and writing and
litigation courses. Develop and refine research skills, work with
reference sources, be expected to complete research assignments and
prepare legal documents and memoranda. Prerequisite: POLS 243;
permission of the department chairperson.
Open only to legal studies
majors or by permission of the legal studies program coordinator.
345 National Defense Policy. (3)
An analysis of the cultural, historical, and political forces that
shape American defense policy. Emphasizes the relationships between
the military services, between the Congress, the President and the
Courts, the role of the media, and the larger international
strategic environment.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 130.
347 Environmental
Law and Policy. (3)
Study of the American political and legal system’s response
to environmental problems. Politics
of environmental policy-making, problems of policy implementation,
environmental law cases, and trends toward global environmental
governance are considered.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 130.
350 Public
Administration. (3)
Describes theories and practices of public administration in
the United States and the development, implementation, and evaluation
of government policies and programs. Surveys topics such as political structures, personnel,
budgets, and administrative laws and regulations.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 130.
369 Paid Professional Experience in American
Government and Law. (3-6)
Paid part- or full-time experience for one or more semesters in the office of a public
official in national, state, or local government; a candidate for public office; a
political party; or private firm or organization. Assignments depend upon the interest of
the student and convenience of the sponsors.
Prerequisite: political science majors and minors, POLS 130, 237, and one from POLS 342, 350, 431, or 473. For legal assistance
and legal studies majors, POLS 344; permission of the
department chairperson or program
coordinator.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
370 Public Opinion and Political
Behavior. (3)
Patterns and trends in public opinion and political behavior,
processes leading to those patterns and trends, and the consequences
for democratic theory, public policies, and political patterns in
the United States and other countries.
Prerequisite: POLS 210.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 130.
371 Public
Interest Groups and Government. (3)
Overview of the power and impact interest groups have on
public policy in the United States.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 130.
372 Political
Campaigns. (3)
Considers political campaigns from theoretical and practical
perspectives as the link between citizens and the government in a
representative democracy. Designed
to answer questions on the theory, strategies, and techniques of
political campaigns. Prerequisite
recommended: POLS 130.
373 Survey Research Methods. (3)
Methods by which information is obtained on the voting behavior and
attitudes of the electorate. Emphasizes producing a working knowledge of
polling techniques. Includes such topics as sampling, interviewing, and
questionnaire construction. Prerequisite: POLS 210.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 370.
375 Media
and Politics. (3)
Examines the impact of the media (particularly the news media)
on American politics and policies. Areas of inquiry include media effects on political campaigns,
public deliberation, policy formation, and political leadership.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 130.
382 Governments
and Politics of Western Europe. (3)
A comparative analysis of the political processes,
governmental institutions, and policy performances of Britain, France,
Germany, and Italy. Their roles as national actors in the process of European
integration are also considered.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 280.
384 British
Government and Politics. (3)
Study of the political system of the United Kingdom—its
political culture, parties and groups, governmental institutions, and
policy problems. Comparisons
with the United States and Canada are considered.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 280.
385 Politics of the European Union.
(3)
Study of the development of the European Union as an evolving political
entity—its politics, institutions, policies—and the prospects for
European unification.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 280.
386 Politics of Russia and the Successor States. (3)
Evaluation of political, economic, and social change and performance in
Russia and other successor states of the former Soviet Union. Historical
and geographical factors are also treated. Prerequisite recommended:
POLS 280.
390 Honors Colloquium in Political Science. (2)
Exploration of selected issues and topics in political science,
emphasizing individualized study.
Prerequisite: permission of Honors College or the department
chairperson.
Open to students in the Honors College and to other students by
permission of the department chairperson.
392 The
United Nations and International Organization. (3) Concentrated
study of the United Nations and other international organizations
focusing on the structure, functions, and current issues facing the
United Nations.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 293.
394 International
Relations in Asia. (3)
A survey of contemporary international relations in Asia and
the Pacific emphasizing the roles of major powers in this area.
Prerequisite recommended: POLS 293.
395 Politics of the Global Economy.
(3)
Historical and theoretical introduction to the politics of international
trade and payments, including barriers to trade, exchange rates,
multinational corporations, financial crises, international economic
institutions, and the problems of economic development. Prerequisite
recommended: POLS 293.
403 Issues in Political Science. (3-6)
Investigation of a particular topic, problem, or issue in the field with
emphasis on subfields, specialties, and materials not covered in
established courses. The topic is announced before each semester.
Prerequisite: POLS 130 or 293 or permission of the department
chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
Open only to juniors and seniors.
404 Senior Thesis in Government and
Politics. (3)
A senior thesis consisting of an undergraduate research paper written
under the direction of a faculty member. Required of all majors
who do not have credit in POLS 369 or 479 or 499.
Not open to students who have credit in POLS 369 or 479 or 499.
Open only to political science majors with senior standing and
permission of the department chairperson.
405 Reading
and Special Study. (3-6)
Topics selected and investigated in consultation with a
professor and department chairperson.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
Open to juniors and seniors with special aptitude and interests
which qualify them for conducting independent study and research.
407 Workshop in Political Science. (3)
Intensive study of selected problems in political science.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
408 Topics in Legal Studies. (3)
Topics in legal studies
selected and investigated in consultation with departmental faculty and
the department chairperson. Prerequisite: permission of the department
chairperson.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
Open only to
legal studies and legal assistance or by permission of the department
chairperson.
411 American
Political Thought. (3)
American political thought from the colonial period to the
present. Includes the
study of Puritanism, nature of rights, constitutionalism, federalism,
democracy, liberalism, and conservatism.
Prerequisite: POLS 130; or permission of the department
chairperson.
431 Legislation. (3)
Analysis of the legislative process with focus on the United
States Congress. The
process of legislative decision making will be highlighted.
Prerequisite: POLS 130; or permission of the department
chairperson.
432
The American Chief Executive. (3)
Analysis of the power and roles of the American president.
Problems of jurisdiction, leadership, authority, and
communication are examined.
Prerequisite: POLS 130; or permission of the department
chairperson.
433
The American Judicial System. (3)
Analysis of the nature and functions of state and federal
judicial systems. Emphasizes
the United States Supreme Court and the opinions and behavior of the
justices.
Prerequisite: POLS 130; or permission of the department
chairperson.
434 State
Legislatures. (3)
Legislative systems in American state government. External influences (constituencies, political parties,
interest groups), internal influences (organizational structure,
staff, norms, decision making), issues confronting state legislatures,
and reform proposals.
Prerequisite: POLS 237 or 431; or permission of the department
chairperson.
435 Intergovernmental
Relations. (3)
Analysis of relations among national, state, and local
governments. Considerations
of constitutional and legal bases and the nature of relations, such as
grants-in-aid, tax immunity, education, and interstate compacts.
Prerequisite: POLS 237 or permission of the department
chairperson.
437 Government and Politics of Indiana. (3)
Survey of Indiana's political culture and tradition as compared to other states.
Critical examination of Indiana's contemporary political processes and governmental
policies.
Prerequisite: POLS 130 or 237; or permission of the department
chairperson.
438 Metropolitan
Problems. (3)
Analysis of the problems of cities and metropolitan areas.
Prerequisite: POLS 130 or 238; or permission of the
department chairperson.
443 American
Constitutional Law. (3)
Constitution of the United States, its development and
interpretations through United States Supreme Court opinions and
political developments.
Prerequisite: POLS 130 or permission of the department
chairperson.
444 Constitutional Liberties. (3)
Relations between the individual and the government as revealed through cases in
constitutional law. Content includes cases involving the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth
Amendment.
Prerequisite: POLS 130 or permission of the department chairperson.
445 Advanced Litigation: Trial Simulation. (3)
Serves as a
capstone course for legal studies students going beyond the introductory
litigation class to immerse students in the trial process by conducting
client interviews, depositions, mock trials, motion hearings, discovery
conferences, and creating trial exhibits. Class emphasizes concrete
application of classroom theories and concepts to real world situations.
Prerequisite: POLS 141, 242, 243, or permission of the program
coordinator.
454 Politics
and Administration of Local Government Budgets. (3)
An analysis of local government budgeting emphasizing political
and administrative issues in budget preparation and accountability.
Prerequisite: POLS 237 or permission of the department
chairperson.
455 Administrative
Law. (3)
Legal and political study of independent regulatory agencies;
their powers, functions, and roles.
Prerequisite: POLS 130 or permission of the department
chairperson.
457 Alternative Dispute Resolution. (3)
Study of processes
and techniques used to settle disputes without court adjudication,
including theoretical and practical application such as negotiation,
mediation, arbitration, summary jury trials, mini-trials, and settlement
week. Classroom simulations will be augmented by presentations by
attorneys and paralegals.
Open only to legal studies majors, peace and
conflict studies minors or by permission of the department
chairperson.
461 Community
Planning and Its Administration. (3)
Planning and development of improved land use and service
activities of cities and predominantly urban communities.
Consideration of scope, legal basis, implementation, and
problems of planning for streets, utilities, education, recreation,
transportation, zoning, and related community services.
Prerequisite: POLS 237 or 238; or permission of the
department chairperson.
465 Labor-Management
Relations in Government. (3)
Examines public employee unionization, legal provisions for
collective bargaining, determination and recognition of bargaining
units, bilateral negotiation, and third-party involvement procedures,
administration of agreements, and the processes and strategies in
collective bargaining negotiations in public organizations.
Prerequisite: POLS 350 or permission of the department
chairperson.
466 Administrative Problems in State Government.
(3)
An analysis of administrative procedures and organizational behavior at the state
level. Special emphasis is given to the provision of government services and functions in
the major areas of budgeting and taxation, education, environmental protection, public
health, and public works.
Prerequisite: POLS 237 or 350; or permission of the department
chairperson.
473
American Political Parties. (3)
Organization and functions of political parties in the United
States and their role in a representative democracy.
Prerequisite: POLS 130 or permission of the department
chairperson.
474
Women and Politics. (3)
National survey of women and the political process, with an
emphasis on women and contemporary public policy issues.
Prerequisite: POLS 130 or permission of the department
chairperson.
475 Minority Group Politics. (3)
Deals with political impact of minority groups on American politics. Emphasizes
both legal and extralegal means by which minority groups become involved in and influence
public policy.
Prerequisite: POLS 130 or permission of the department
chairperson.
479 Practical Experience in American Government and
Law. (3-6)
Unpaid full- or part-time assignment for one or more semesters in the office of a public
official in national, state, or local government; a candidate for public office; a
political party; or private firm or organization. Assignments depend upon the interest of
the student and convenience of the sponsor.
Prerequisite: political science majors and minors, POLS 130, 237, and one from POLS 342, 350, 431, or 473. For legal assistance
and legal studies majors, POLS 344; permission of the department chairperson or program
coordinator.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
488 Government
and Politics of China. (3)
A comprehensive survey of the government and politics of both the
Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China. Prerequisite: POLS 280 or permission of the
department chairperson.
490 International
Law. (3)
A survey of the Law of Nations by analyzing decisions of
international tribunals, examining legal principles, and the
development of international law.
Prerequisite: POLS 293 or permission of the department
chairperson.
493 World
Politics. (3)
Theories of contemporary interactions among states, especially
the major powers. Particular
attention given to conflict resolution.
Prerequisite: POLS 293 or permission of the
department chairperson.
494 Politics of Terrorism. (3)
Study of the various aspects of terrorism in both the international and
domestic communities, from its origins, causes, and scope to its
effectiveness and growth. Exploration of terrorism as a political and
social phenomenon, as well as the current and future threat of
terrorism, both foreign and domestic.
Prerequisite: POLS 293 or permission of the department
chairperson.
495 Foreign
Policy of China. (3)
A comprehensive analysis of China’s role in international
politics, emphasizing the effects of the foreign policy of the
People’s Republic of China.
Prerequisite: POLS 293 or permission of the department
chairperson.
499 Senior Seminar in Government and
Politics. (3)
A senior research seminar on one of the major themes in political
science. Students explore in depth topics of particular interest.
Required of all majors who do not have credit in POLS 369 or 404 or
479.
Not open to students who have credit in POLS 369 or 404 or 479.
Open only to political science majors or minors with senior standing
and permission of the department chairperson.
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