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HIST-4900

1–3 hours

Independent Study in History

Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students

may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general

information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent

study provides a logical way to complete required hours not

obtained in normal sequencing.

Prerequisite: permission of the

instructor.

International Studies (INTL)

INTL-3040

3 hours

History and Politics of the British Isles and Canada

–Sp

This course examines three countries: the United Kingdom,

the Republic of Ireland, and Canada. After an extensive topical

history along with a discussion of major prime ministers

who served in the 19th and 20th centuries, this course also

investigates contemporary issues including foreign policy, recent

political debates, secessionist problems in Scotland and Quebec,

membership in the European Union, and the ongoing structural

changes to government. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, and POLS.

(even years)

INTL-3080 History of Russia and Eastern Europe

–Fa

3 hours

See course description for GEO-3080 History of Russia and

Eastern Europe.

INTL-3190 Global Issues

–Sp

3 hours

Analysis of the international issues that are shaping our

contemporary and future world, ranging from terrorism, the

environment, international crime, disease, and collapsing states to

the digital revolution and the global economy. Crosslisted as INTL

or POLS.

INTL-3200 History and Politics of Latin America

–Fa

3 hours

See course description for GEO-3200 History and Politics of

Latin America. (even years)

INTL-3210 History and Politics of Asia

–Fa

3 hours

See course description for GEO-3210 History and Politics of

Asia. (odd years)

INTL-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East

–Sp

3 hours

See course description for GEO-3220 History and Politics of the

Middle East.

INTL-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe

–Sp

3 hours

See course desription for GEO-3230 History and Politics of

Western Europe. (odd years)

INTL-3400 History of American Foreign Policy

–Fa

3 hours

American statesmen have defended the principles of their

government and the rights of American citizens in a world of

empires and nation-states. This course provides an overview

of controversies over independence and imperialism, modern

tyranny and regime change, which have marked U.S. foreign

policy from the founding to the present day. Crosslisted as HIST or

POLS.

Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics in American Culture.

(even

years)

INTL-3650 International Relations

–Fa

3 hours

A survey of contemporary international affairs and principles

of interstate relations, focusing on forces that unite and divide our

world. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS.

INTL-3790 Comparative Politics

–Fa

3 hours

This course will familiarize students with major historical

developments, political debates, and scholarly research in the

subfield of comparative politics. Particular emphasis will be

placed on topics of the modern state, nationalism, economic

development, political culture and ideology, identity structure,

regime types, regime transitions, and comparative political

economy. Crosslisted as POLS or INTL. (odd years)

INTL-4050

3 hours

Diplomacy of the Major Powers

–Sp

See course description for HIST-4050 Diplomacy of the Major

Powers. Crosslisted as HIST, INTL, or POLS

INTL-4160 International and Domestic Terrorism

–Sp

3 hours

In-depth study of terrorism, focusing worldwide and

domestically. An intensive examination of ongoing international

conflicts, narco-terrorism, eco-terrorism, cyber-terrorism, weapons

of mass destruction, geographical trouble spots, enemies of the

United States, terrorism-counter-terrorism theory and options,

terrorism history, law, civil liberties, and Homeland Security.

Crosslisted as CRJU and INTL.

INTL-4300 Great Books in History and Politics

–Sp

3 hours

This course will require the student to read a single classic

work of history and political thought (or a limited number of related

works) and with other students, to closely and critically analyze

the argument of the work. Crosslisted as POLS, INTL, PUAD or

HIST.

Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture

(odd

years)

INTL-4440 Special Topics-International Studies 1–3 hours

Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History

that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest.

INTL-4800 Seminar in International Studies

–Fa

3 hours

A seminar/readings course intended to prepare senior

students for graduate study. Through readings and discussion,

students explore classical writings on international relations and

international issues that are shaping our contemporary and future

world. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS.

INTL-4850 Research in International Studies

–Sp

3 hours

Students will prepare and present a formal research project on

a country, region, or significant international issue.

INTL-4980

1–3 hours

Independent Study in International Studies

Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students

may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general

information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent

study provides a logical way to complete required hours not

obtained in normal sequencing.

Prerequisite: permission of the

instructor.

Political Science (POLS)

POLS-2000 Introduction to Political Science

–Fa

3 hours

This course offers students a window into the discipline of

political science. Students will be exposed to basic methods of

the discipline, the fundamental issues of biblical integration and

political science, as well as the dominant sub-fields: American

politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political

philosophy.

POLS-2250 Popular Culture and Politics

–Sp

3 hours

This course will consider the relationship and effects which

various forms of popular culture have had with/upon social

and political movements as well as public policy initiatives both

in America and International politics. The class will listen to,

consider, and analyze a variety of cultural-artistic genres and the

sociopolitical movements these engendered and supported in the

19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Attention will be given to any or all

of the following: music, film, art, and literature as well as to the

historical, political, and social context. Crosslisted as POLS and

SOC. (odd years)

POLS-2620 American State and Local Government

–Sp

3 hours

The organization and function of states and their political

subdivisions form the basis of study in this course.

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

HIST-4900 – POLS-2620