2004-2005 Academic Catalog

203 Social Sciences and History School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies INTL-4500 Research in International Studies –Sp 3 hours Students will prepare and present a formal research project on a country, region, or significant international issue. Political Science POLS-2610 American National Government –Sp 3 hours Introductory study of the development and structure of the Constitution and the operation of our national political institu- tions. 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-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union –Fa 3 hours See course desription for HIST-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union. POLS-3100 PublicBudgeting –Fa 3 hours See course description for PUAD-3100 Public Budgeting. 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 HIST-3200 History and Politics of Latin America. (even years) 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-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe– Sp 3 hours See course description for HIST-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe. POLS-3250 3 hours History and Politics of Central & South Asia– Fa See course description for HIST-3250 History and Politics of Central & South Asia. 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 that 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 3 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 epistemo- logical foundations of politics, the pluralist universe of ideolo- gies 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. (odd years) 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 and the various critiques they have engen- dered. Special topics in political philosophy may also be explored. Prerequisites: HIST/POLS 3710, 3720 History of Political Philoso- phy 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-3610, 3620; 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