2006-2007 Academic Catalog

230 Cedarville University 2006-07 School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies Social Sciences and History Social Sciences and History 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 3 hours Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World –Sp See course description for HIST-4050 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World. INTL-4160 International & Domestic Terrorism –Sp 3 hours In-depth study of terrorism, focusing worldwide and domestically. An intensive examination of ongoing international conflicts, narco-terrorism, eco-terrorism, cyber-terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, geographical trouble spots, enemies of the United States, terrorism-counter-terrorism theory and options, terrorism history, law, civil liberties, and Homeland Security. Crosslisted as CRJU and INTL. INTL-4800 Seminar in International Studies –Fa 3 hours A seminar/readings course intended to prepare senior students 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-4850 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-2000 Introduction to Political Science –Fa 3 hours This course offers students a window into the discipline of political science. Students will be exposed to basic methods of the discipline, the fundamental issues of biblical integration and political science, as well as the dominant sub-fields: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy. POLS-2100 American Political Institutions –Sp 3 hours This course is an introduction to the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. This course focuses on the constitutional structure of all three branches, as well as their historical and political development, and it introduces students to the variety of approaches scholars use when studying the branches of government. POLS-2250 Popular Culture and Politics –Sp 3 hours This course will consider the relationship and effects which various forms of popular culture have had with/upon social and political movements as well as public policy initiatives both in America and International politics. The class will listen to, consider, and analyze a variety of cultural-artistic genres and the sociopolitical movements these engendered and supported in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Attention will be given to any or all of the following: music, film, art, and literature as well as to the historical, political, and social context. Crosslisted as POLS and SOC. 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 GEO-3080 History of Russia and the Soviet Union. POLS-3100 Public Budgeting –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 3 hours History and Politics of Western Europe –Sp 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-3360 American Judicial System –Fa 3 hours Federal and state court systems, duties and responsibilities of the prosecutor, defense counsel, jury, and judge including related topics ranging from plea bargaining to sentencing. Crosslisted as CRJU or POLS. Prerequisite: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice. 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-3640 Campaigns and Elections –Fa 3 hours This course examines the fluid nature of political campaigns and elections in modern American politics. Students will study the strategies of political campaigns, including use of the media, fundraising, and resource allocation, as well as individual-level voting behavior as it is practiced in the context of campaigns. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture (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 Christian Political Thought –Fa 3 hours See course description for HIST-3710 Christian Political Thought. POLS-3720 Politics and Postmodernism –Sp 3 hours See course description for HIST-3720 Politics and Postmodernism. 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 communication, 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.