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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.
POLS-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 EU, and the ongoing structural changes to
government. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, and INTL.
(even years)
POLS-3080
3 hours
History of Russia and Eastern Europe
–Fa
See course description for GEO-3080 History of Russia and
Eastern Europe.
POLS-3100 Public Budgeting
–Fa
3 hours
See course description for PUAD-3100 Public Budgeting. (odd
years)
POLS-3190 Global Issues
–Sp
3 hours
See course description for INTL-3190 Global Issues.
POLS-3200 History and Politics of Latin America
–Fa
3 hours
See course description for GEO-3200 History and Politics of
Latin America. (even years)
POLS-3210 History and Politics of Asia
–Fa
3 hours
See course description for GEO-3210 History and Politics of
Asia. (odd years)
POLS-3220
3 hours
History and Politics of the Middle East
–Sp
See course description for GEO-3220 History and Politics of the
Middle East.
POLS-3230
3 hours
History and Politics of Western Europe
–Sp
See course description for GEO-3230 History and Politics of
Western Europe. (odd years)
POLS-3360 American Judicial System
–Fa
3 hours
Federal and state court systems, duties and responsibilities of
the prosecutor, defense counsel, jury, and judge including related
topics ranging from plea bargaining to sentencing. Crosslisted as
CRJU or POLS.
Prerequisite: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal
Justice.
POLS-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
INTL.
Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics in American Culture.
(even
years)
POLS-3600 Public Administration
–Fa
3 hours
See course description for PUAD-3600 Public Administration.
POLS-3610 Presidency
–Sp
3 hours
This course analyzes the organization, behavior, and impact of
the american presidency on American politics, policy, and culture.
Attention is given to historical developments in the American
presidency, the roles that presidents play in the American political
system and the interaction of presidents with the public, interest
groups, political parties, and the media.
Prerequisites: GSS-1100
Politics in American Culture.
POLS-3630 Congress
–Fa
3 hours
This course is a study of the legislative power in the American
government. It focuses on the nature of the legislative power,
and how that power was institutionalized in the Constitution.
Emphasis is also placed upon the way our conceptions of
Congress and the legislative power, have changed from the early
national period to the present. The course also introduces the
student to contemporary functions and procedures of Congress.
Prerequisites: GSS-1100 Politics in American Culture
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