1983-1984 Academic Catalog

91-405 Great Power in the Modem World- W 5 hours An examination of international relations in the era of nationalism, colonialism, revolution, and ideological conflict. Emphasis is given to the origins and development of contempo– rary world crises. (Alternate years) 91-411 Interpretations in American History-A 5 hours A study of selected historical problems in America. History with the emphasis placed upon new interpretations and their im– pact. 91-160 Introduction to Political Science-A 4 hours Focus on the nature, significance, and function of politics and political systems; why people engage in politics, what people in politics do, and the relationship between the individual and the political system. 91-161 Introduction to Public Administration -A 4 hours An introduction to public administration both as a discipline and profession including organization t~eory, budget~n~, pu.blic policy analysis and evaluation, and public sector admm1stratlon. 91-166 Christian Social and Political -Sp 4 hours An examination of the social and political theory of a broad spectrum within contemporary Christendom, such as Fund~men­ talists, Evangelicals, Reformed, and others. The ~ourse is ?~signed to help Christian laymen be prepared for social and pohtI– cal involvement. 91-260 Methods of Research in Political Science - Sp 5 hours A study of the scope and methods of field research, question– naire design, and the scientific method applied to political phe– nomena. (Alternate years) 91-261 American National Government -A 5 hours An introductory study of the development and structure of the Constitution and the operation of our national political institu– tions. 91-262 American State and Local Government- W 5 hours The organization and function of states and their political sub– divisions form the basis of study in this course. 91-264 Problems in American Politics - W 5 hours An analysis of key issues affecting various levels of govern– ment such as busing, desegregation, taxation, and abortion. 91-266 International Relations -Sp 5 hours A survey of contemporary world affairs in relationship to the struggle for power within the nation-state system. Divisive and cohesive factors among nations are stressed. 91-267 Campaign Politics -A 3 hours A study of and practical experience in the art of politics via campaign work, strategies and techniques, opinion polls, and fund-raising. (Alternate, even years) 91-336 The Judicial Process -Sp 3 hours A study of the American judicial system, its development, con– temporary character, and the effect of the legal system on the American citizen. Actual observations of the judicial process. 91-361 The American Presidency - A 4 hours An overview of the office of the American president, the vari– ous responsibilites which he holds, the contrasting theories held in regard to the execution of his office, and a consideration of the increasingly important influence his actions have upon the nation and the rest of the world. 91-362 The Court - W hours An introductory course to the United States Supreme Court as an institution of lasting permanence within the American gov– ernmental structure. 91-363 The Process - Sp 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the real mechanisms which undergird the role of the Congress of the United States as shown by the cur– rent literature and exemplified by present members. (Alternate years) 91-364 Urban Politics - A 5 hours An examination of the structures, functions, and powers of municipal governments along with an indepth discussion ofmajor socio-economic and political issues associated with local govern– ment in America. 91-366 of Political in America~ W 4 hours An introduction to the development of American political thought. May count toward both history and political science major. Prerequisite: 91-111, 91-112 United States History (Alternate years)