2005-2006 Academic Catalog

208 Social Sciences and History School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies POLS-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union –Fa 3 hours See course desription for GEO-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 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 History and Politics of the Middle East –Sp 3 hours See course description for GEO-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East. POLS-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe –Sp 3 hours See course description for GEO-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe. (odd years) POLS-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe– Sp 3 hours See course description for GEO-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe. (even years) POLS-3250 3 hours History and Politics of Central & South Asia– Fa See course description for GEO-3250 History and Politics of Central & South Asia. (odd years) POLS-3540 History and Politics of Africa –Sp 3 hours See course description for GEO-3540 History and Politics of Africa. (even years) POLS-3600 Public Administration –Fa 3 hours See course description for PUAD-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. (even years). 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. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS. 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 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 or instructor permission only. (even years) HIST-4050 3 hours Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World –Sp Examines diplomatic relations among the world's most powerful nations, focusing on 20th century diplomacy and the future of international relations in the 21st century. Crosslisted as HIST, INTL, or POLS Prerequisite: POLS/INTL-3650 Interna- tional Relations or permission of instructor. HIST-4110 Interpretations in American History –Fa 3 hours Study of selected historical problems in America. Emphasis placed on new interpretations and their impact. International Studies INTL-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union –Fa 3 hours See course desription for GEO-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union. INTL-3190 Global Issues –Sp 3 hours Analysis of the international issues that are shaping our contemporary and future world, ranging from terrorism, the environment, international crime, disease, and collapsing states to the digital revolution and the global economy. INTL-3200 History and Politics of Latin America –Fa 3 hours See course description for GEO-3200 History and Politics of Latin America. (even years) INTL-3210 History and Politics of Asia –Fa 3 hours See course description for GEO-3210 History and Politics of Asia. (odd years) INTL-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East –Sp 3 hours See course description for GEO-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East. (even years) INTL-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe –Sp 3 hours See course desription for GEO-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe. (odd years) INTL-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe– Sp 3 hours See course description for GEO-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe. (even years) INTL-3250 3 hours History and Politics of Central & South Asia –Fa See course description for GEO-3250 History and Politics of Central & South Asia. (odd years) INTL-3540 History and Politics of Africa –Sp 3 hours See course description for GEO-3540 History and Politics of Africa. (even years) INTL-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. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS. INTL-4050 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World –Sp 3 hours See course description for HIST-4050 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World. INTL-4400 Seminar in International Studies –Fa 3 hours A seminar/readings course intended to prepare senior stu- dents 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. 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. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS. (Fee:$100) 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.