An examination of the process for the nomination and election of national officials. What are the roles of the electorate, interest groups, political parties and the media.
An examination of different theories of political and economic power and their applications to the national arena with special emphasis on corporate power and policymaking.
American public policy in the areas of health care, transportation, education, housing, labor-management relations, income maintenance and taxation.
An examination of the policies adopted by the states and the national government and the roles played by interest groups and formal institutions in their formation.
An analysis of Supreme Court decisions regarding civil liberties and relations among the branches of the national government and between the national and state governments.
A study of U.S. social movements from the 19th century to present, such as the populist, workers', civil rights, women's, environmental, gay, religious right; their rise, decline, and political impact.
Examination of the changing contours of American national government focusing on political economy, social policies, race, and political culture; the dynamics of state building from constitutional origins through the 21st century.
Cross-nationally compare public policy in such areas as education, transportation, taxation, population and income maintenance. Identify and explain differences and similarities across policy areas within one country and cross-nationally.
An examination of the dynamics of Latin American politics in terms of its domestic, regional, and international aspects.
Examination of the historical experiences of communities of Asian descent in the U.S., from earliest times to the present. Issues such as identity and cultural change will also be addressed.
Analysis of the politics of the developing states from a comparative and historical perspective. Emergence of a Third World and domestic politics of selected states will be examined.
Examination of economic development, domestic politics and international security issues affecting Asian nations, such as India, China and Japan.
Analysis of American foreign policy with emphasis on the Twentieth Century and of the process by which policy is made.
Examination of the causes and occasions of wars and of the peaceful resolution of international disputes.
An examination of the relationship between religion and politics in a comparative context spanning different world religions and historical periods.
Examination of the principal governmentaland nongovernmental actors and their policies in the Middle East and relations among them.
An examination of the dynamics of the global economy, including trade, capital movements and investment, and the politics of international economic competition and integration.
An examination of international organizations, e.g. U.N. and O.A.S. and international agreements concerning the environment, health, finance, trade, etc.
Analysis and evaluation of the principles and institutions proposed by major philosophers from Plato to Locke.
Analysis and evaluation of the principles and institutions proposed by major philosophers from Rousseau to Mill.
Analysis and evaluation of the principles and institutions proposed by major American philosophers from Madison to Dewey.
This course examines perennial questions concerning the problems of truth, global identity, nationhood, culture, the individual, and political life through the lens of world cinema.
PSCI 351
Once per week screening time to complement
PSCI 350.
PSCI 350
Provides opportunity for field experience in a variety of governmental and nongovernmental settings.
9.000: Cr Hrs in -PSCI