A general introduction to the domestic politics of countries in the various regions of the world, with an emphasis on the concepts used to understand why political issues and processes differ across developed and developing nations. Students also learn how domestic politics are shaped by super-national institutions and by national integration into a global economy.
An introduction to world politics, with an emphasis on conflict and compromise at the international level but also considering domestic political interactions with global consequences. Students learn how social scientists analyze international relations in a variety of policy areas, including both military/defense and economic.
An introduction to world politics, with an emphasis on conflict and compromise at the international level but also considering domestic political interactions with global consequences. Students learn how social scientists analyze international relations in a variety of policy areas, including both military/defense and economic.
An introduction to world politics, with an emphasis on conflict and compromise at the international level but also considering domestic political interactions with global consequences. Students learn how social scientists analyze international relations in a variety of policy areas, including both military/defense and economic.
Students will learn about International Relations theory and the craft of diplomacy, as well as current global issues facing countries today. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a Model United Nations conference.
A survey of the actors in American government and society who shape the meaning of the law, focusing especially on the judiciary. The course will outline the structure of the judicial system - including both state and federal courts - as well as the judicial process followed within that system. Prepares students for advanced study in public law and judicial politics.
A survey of the actors in American government and society who shape the meaning of the law, focusing especially on the judiciary. The course will outline the structure of the judicial system - including both state and federal courts - as well as the judicial process followed within that system. Prepares students for advanced study in public law and judicial politics.
The course is an introduction to the criminal-court process in the United States. The course covers how the criminal process is organized, outlines the steps and actors in the criminal process, and explores the impact of criminal justice on society.
The course is an introduction to the criminal-court process in the United States. The course covers how the criminal process is organized, outlines the steps and actors in the criminal process, and explores the impact of criminal justice on society.
Introduction to the basic knowledge of research methodology in political science; a review of methods of data collection; historical, quantitative and comparative techniques of analysis.
