2003-2004 Academic Catalog

197 Social Sciences and History School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies POLS-3210 History and Politics of East Asia –Fa 3 hours See course description for HIST-3210 History and Politics of East Asia. (odd years) POLS-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East –Fa 3 hours See course description for HIST-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East. POLS-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe –Sp 3 hours See course description for HIST-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe. (odd years) POLS-3540 History and Politics of Africa –Sp 3 hours See course description for HIST-3540 History and Politics of Africa. (even years) POLS-3600 Public Administration –Fa 3 hours See course description for PAUD-3600 Public Administration. POLS-3610 The American Presidency –Sp 3 hours Overview of the office of the American president, the various responsibilities that he holds, the contrasting theories held in regard to the execution of his office, and the increasingly important influence his actions have upon the nation and the rest of the world. (odd years) POLS-3620 The Supreme Court –Fa 3 hours Introductory course to the United States Supreme Court as an institution of lasting permanence within the American govern- mental structure. POLS-3630 The Legislative Process –Sp 3 hours In-depth analysis of the real mechanisms that undergird the role of the Congress of the United States as shown by the current literature and exemplified by present members. (even years) POLS-3650 International Relations –Fa 3 hours A survey of contemporary international affairs and principles of interstate relations, focusing on forces which unite and divide our world. POLS-3690 Public Policy –Sp 3 hours See course description for PUAD-3690 Public Policy. POLS-3710 History of Political Philosophy I –Fa 3 hours See course description for HIST-3710 History of Political Philosophy I. POLS-3720 History of Political Philosophy II –Sp 3 hours See course description for HIST-3720 History of Political Philosophy II. POLS-3740 Political Ideologies –Fa 2 hours This course examines the major ideologies that have domi- nated modern politics since the beginning of classical liberal- ism in the 18th century. Emphasis is given to the epistemologi- cal foundations of politics, the pluralist universe of ideologies and its antagonistic character, and, lastly, the ideological character of conservative thought. Prerequisites: HIST/POLS- 3710, 3720 History of Political Philosophy I, II; majors only. POLS-3750 Contemporary Political Philosophy –Sp 3 hours This course examines the development of political philosophy in the 20th and 21st centuries with special attention given to the works of John Rawls along with the various critiques it has engendered. Special topics in political philosophy may also be explored. Prerequisites: HIST/POLS 3710, 3720 History of Political Philosophy I, II; Majors only. (even years) POLS-3790 Comparative Politics –Fa 3 hours The purpose of this class is to familiarize the student with the major historical and political debates of comparative politics. Particular emphasis will be placed on the topics of political economy, new institutionalism, ethnic conflict, state and nation building, sources of prosperity, corruption, political communica- tion, and political parties. Other important topics covered will be the role of women in society, economic development, ideology, cultural values and traditions, and religion in politics. (even years) POLS-4050 3 hours Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World –Sp See course decription for HIST-4050 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World. POLS-4400 Seminar in International Studies 3 hours See course description for INTL-4400 Seminar in International Studies. POLS-4500 Research in International Studies –Sp 3 hours See course description for INTL-4500 Research in International Studies. POLS-4550 Seminar in Political Philosophy –Fa 3 hours Senior course in which students will demonstrate their knowl- edge of political philosophy through guided research, critical thinking, demonstration of oral and written skills, and the submission of a thesis research proposal. Course must be taken during Fall Semester of the senior year. First course of capstone requirement. Prerequisites: major in political science, GSS-3670, 3680; HIST-1110 or 1120; POLS-2610, 3600, 3650, 3710, 3720, 3790, and 4610. POLS-4560 Research in Political Philosophy –Sp 3 hours Senior course in which students will demonstrate their knowl- edge of political philosophy through guided research, critical thinking, demonstration of oral and written skills, and the submission of a bachelor thesis. Course must be taken during Spring Semester of the senior year. Second course of capstone requirement. Prerequisite: POLS-4550 Seminar in Political Philosophy. POLS-4570 Seminar in American Politics –Fa 3 hours This course is intended to provide an opportunity for political science majors to develop and demonstrate research, writing, and oral communication skills and to apply them to a research project suitable to the completion of the undergraduate major. It is designed to intellectually synthesize the student’s under- graduate political science education, specifically in the area of American politics. Students are expected to demonstrate substantive and methodological abilities acquired through the undergraduate degree program. This course will be followed by a three-hour course, POLS-4580 Research in American Politics in Spring Semester. POLS-4580 Research in American Politics –Sp 3 hours A seminar/research course that completes the proposed project selected during POLS-4570 Seminar in American Politics. This course will involve the collection and analysis of data from a normative and/or empirical perspective, pertaining to the selected topic in American politics. Through readings and discussion, this course is intended to prepare the student for the rigors of graduate study in American politics. POLS-4610 Political Dynamics –Sp 2 hours Analysis of public opinion, interest groups, political parties, and voting behavior; a study of the formation of political attitudes and their influence on the political process. Prerequisites: POLS- 2610 American National Government; GSS-3680 Data Analysis . (even years) POLS-4630 American Constitutional Law –Sp 3 hours In-depth analysis of selected Supreme Court decisions and their relevance to political, social, economic, and religious dimensions of American life. POLS-4700 Prelaw Seminar –Fa,Sp 3 hours Individual projects acquaint the student with legal procedures and research in areas such as briefs and contracts. PublicAdministration PUAD-3100PublicBudgeting –Fa 3 hours Analysis of public sector budgeting at all levels of government in the United States with an emphasis on budgets as reflectors of priority, power, and control. PUAD-3390PublicFinance 3 hours A consideration of the financing of local, state, and federal governments. Much attention is given to three functions of government: stabilization, distribution, and allocation. All major taxes that are present in the United States are studied as to