2007-2008 Academic Catalog

History and Government Eld School of Humanities POLS-3080 3 hours History of Russia and the Soviet Union-Fa 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 3hours History and Politics of the Middle East-Sp See course description for GEO-322C) History and Politics of the Middle East. POLS-3230 3hours History and Politics of Western Europe-Sp See course description for GEO-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe, (odd years) POLS-3240 3hours History and Politics of Eastern Europe-Sp See course description for GEO-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe, (even years) POLS-3250 3hours 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 Adm inistration-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. POLS-4620 Religion and American Politics-Fa 3 hours This course examines the intersection of religion and American politics by studying the historical, constitutional, and cultural contexts of the interaction. Special attention is paid to America’s founding and to the politics of evangelical and fundamentalist Protestantism in the twentieth century, (odd 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 Sem inar-Fa,Sp 3 hours Individual projects acquaint the student with legal procedures and research in areas such as briefs and contracts. POLS-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. Crosslisted as INTL or POLS.