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| POLSC 101: American National Politics |
| 3 semester-hour credits - Tuition $417 |
This class provides a broad introduction to the basic processes in American politics. It introduces the principles, practices,
structures, and policy of the national government. Internet-based assignments, Internet access required. Email available.
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| POLSC 200: Understanding Human Conflict |
| 3 semester-hour credits - Tuition $417 |
This class attempts to address some of the most important characteristics of human conflict - primarily from a
political science and international relations perspective, but also taking into account psycho-social aspects as well.
During this Post-Cold War Era - for whatever meaning that term has for you - we are experiencing new types and levels of
human conflict that seemingly are different in both nature and scale than most seen in the history of mankind. This class
will give you some insight or at least frameworks by which to think about this topic. The primary goal is for you to
understand issues of human conflict on every level, and possible solutions and agents for conflict resolution. E-mail available.
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| POLSC 201: Comparative Politics |
| 3 semester-hour credits - Tuition $417 |
The study of comparative politics is the investigation of people and their political arrangements throughout the world. The course focuses
on, but is not limited to, the state level of analysis. A series of questions will be posed applicable to any country of the world in an effort
to compare the efficiency and effectiveness of different systems of government. The three major areas of inquiry are: 1) inputs to governments
(leadership, ideology, interest groups); 2) the institutions of government (executive, legislative, judicial, military arrangements); and 3) the
output of government (public policies -- both domestic and international). Rates, directions and forces of change will also be examined. E-mail available.
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| POLSC 202: World Politics |
| 3 semester-hour credits - Tuition $417 |
In this course the student will study the major issues facing the contemporary world. It will have an analytical, problem-solving orientation where
information, critical reasoning, and creative thinking are emphasized. Subjects will include such topics as population growth, military intervention,
child labor, refugee issues, water, energy resources, and other current topics. E-mail available.
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| POLSC 305: International Relations |
| 3 semester-hour credits - Tuition $417 |
International Relations examines a multiplicity of issues about the international system and its actors. It is the objective of this course to provide
the students with the main tools for them to better understand historical and current events. The events should be understood not as simple facts. Rather,
students should be able to engage in critical and analytical debates about world events, identify the actors that make-up the international system, and
critically examine the actions of international actors. The analysis of major international relations theories will enable the student to develop his/her
own critical observations about past, present, and future events in the international community. By the end of the course, students should be able to read
major newspapers, watch the news, and critically evaluate the information presented from a broader international perspective. International Relations examines
the relationship between states and other international actors as interwoven and necessitating broader theoretical explanations to analyze actions taken by
diverse international participants, such as governments, leaders, government organizations or IGOs, and non-governmental organizations or NGOs.
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