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POLISCI 1: Introduction to International Relations

Approaches to the study of conflict and cooperation in world affairs. Applications to war, terrorism, trade policy, the environment, and world poverty. Debates about the ethics of war and the global distribution of wealth.
Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-SI, GER:DB-SocSci

POLISCI 1Z: Introduction to International Relations

Approaches to the study of conflict and cooperation in world affairs. Applications to war, terrorism, trade policy, the environment, and world poverty. Debates about the ethics of war and the global distribution of wealth.
Terms: Sum | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI

POLISCI 2: Introduction to American National Government and Politics

The role and importance of the ideal of democracy in the evolution of the American political system. American political institutions (the Presidency, Congress, and the Court) and political processes (the formation of political attitudes and voting) are examined against the backdrop of American culture and political history. The major areas of public policy in the current practice of the ideal of democracy.
Terms: Win | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI

POLISCI 3: Introduction to Political Philosophy (ETHICSOC 30, PHIL 30, PUBLPOL 103A)

State authority, justice, liberty, and equality through major works in political philosophy. Topics include human nature and citizenship, the obligation to obey the law, democracy and economic inequality, equality of opportunity and affirmative action, religion, and politics.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:EC-EthicReas, GER:DB-Hum
Instructors: Hussain, N. (PI)

POLISCI 4: Introduction to Comparing Political Systems

Politics in major regime types including democratic, authoritarian, and communist; how types of politics affect economic development and state/society relations.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-SI, GER:EC-GlobalCom, GER:DB-SocSci

POLISCI 16N: Politics of Economic Development

Preference to freshmen. Why are some countries rich and others poor? What explains the policies that governments adopt, and how do those policies affect economic performance? Readings from political science and economics about Latin America and other regions.
Terms: Spr | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: Writing 2, GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors: Tomz, M. (PI)

POLISCI 19SC: Food and Politics

The politics of food production and distribution; organic and sustainable farming; federal farm and free trade policies; genetically modified food; animal ethics; and the political context of famine and obesity.
Terms: Aut | Units: 2
Instructors: Reich, R. (PI)

POLISCI 22N: Inequality and American Democracy

Preference to freshmen. For thirty years or more, inequality has grown in American society as the distance between the richest and poorest segments of the population have grown substantially. What effect does this inequality have on American society? Can democracy be sustained under such circumstances? Focus is on the lives of the poorest Americans, the relationship of resources to political activity and power, and how American politics has been shaped by these forces.
Terms: Aut | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors: Segura, G. (PI)

POLISCI 22SC: The Face of Battle

The complexity of translating strategy into tactical decisions by officers and foot soldiers on the field of battle, with a focus on three important battles in American history: Gettysburg, the Battle of Little Bighorn, and Mogadishu. Field trips to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and the Little Bighorn battlefield in Montana.
Terms: Aut | Units: 2
Instructors: Sagan, S. (PI)

POLISCI 23SC: American Foreign Policy and the Challenges of the Twenty-First Century

Investigation of foreign policy challenges and choices facing the Obama administration. Topics include: examination of domestic constraints such as public opinion; Congress and bureaucracy on foreign policy and international challenges of climate change and energy, nuclear policy, biological security; failing states and regional conflict; terrorism; global economic crisis; and the ongoing crises in the broader Middle East. Course includes a 48-hour simulation.
Terms: Aut | Units: 2
Instructors: Stedman, S. (PI)
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