1984-1985 Academic Catalog

the relationship between the individual and the 91~161 Introduction to Public hours An introduction to public administration both as a discipline and pro– fession including organization theory, budgeting, public policy analysis and evaluation, and public sector administration. 91~166 Christian Social and Political Responsibility Sp 4 hours An examination of the social and political theory of a broad spectrum within contemporary Christendom, such as Fundamentalists, Evangeli– cals, Reformed, and others. The course is de– signed to help Christian laymen be prepared for social and political in– volvement. 91~260 Methods of Political Science Sp hours A study of the scope and methods of field research, questionnaire de– sign, and the scientific method applied to political phenomena. (Alternate 91~261 National Government-A An introductory study of the development and structure of the Con– stitution and the operation of our national political institutions. 91~262 American State and Local Government W 5 hours The organization and function of states and their political subdivisions form the basis of in this course. 91~264 Problems Politics W 5 hours An of key issues affecting various levels of government such de:se~~ree:a1:1011L taxation, and abortion. Sp hours A survey of contemporary world affairs in relationship to the struggle for power within the nation-state system. Divisive and cohesive factors nations ;ue stressed. -A 3 hours A study of practical experience in the art of politics via campaign work, strategies and techniques, opinion polls, and fund-raising. (Alternate, even 91~361 The An overview of the office of the president, the various re- sponsibilites 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 4 hours An introductory course to the United States Supreme Court as an in– stitution of lasting permanence within the American governmental struc– ture. 91-363 Legislative 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 current 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 of major socio-economic and political issues associated with local government in America. 91-366 History of Political Thought in W 4 hours An introduction to the development of American political thought. May count toward both history and political science major. Prerequis- ite: 91-lll,91-112UnitedStatesHistory (Alternate 91 ~460 Seminar in Political Science Sp Students carry out individual research projects dealing with the study of government and politics from a normative and/or an empirical per- Sp 3 hours An analysis opinion, interest groups, political parties, voting behavior; a study of the formation of political attitudes and their impact on the political process. Prerequisite: 91-261 American National Government. (Alternate, even Public Policy W A focus on decision-making, problem-solving, and methods of pro– gram analysis. Prerequisites: 91-111, 91-112 United States History, 91-161 Introduction to Public Administration, 91-261 American National Government. (Alternate, even 91-463 American Constitutional Law Sp An in-depth analysis of some of the classic Supreme Court decisions with their particular relevance to political, social, economic, and realms of life. Lo1m11a1·at11ve European Government W hours An examination and comparison of the major European governments, such as those of England, France, and Russia, with that of the United States. (Alternate of Political - A A study political theory special attention to Plato, Aristo- tle, and Augustine. Stress is on the reading and analysis of original texts. (Alternate, odd years) 91-469 History 'l'h1ouf!hlt-1'/lrn[fer·n Sp 3 hours A historical development thought from Machiavelli to the present. An examination of representative contemporary ideas on the na– ture of the state, anarchism, communism, fascism, socialism, conser– vatism, and democracy. (Alternate, even years) 91-230 Principles hours An introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and pro– cesses of social life are studied.