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PLSC
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101
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Introduction to Political Science, LE
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(4)
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Introduces students to the study of politics. Includes an analysis of
political language, conflict resolution, major concepts employed within
political science, and contemporary ideologies. Extensive use is made
of simulations and negotiation exercises.
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PLSC
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121
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American National Government, LE
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(4)
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An introduction to the basic framework of American government at the
national level, including a brief look at historical developments. Emphasizes
an examination of various theoretical approaches. Students are introduced
to policy making and elementary political analysis.
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PLSC
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200/300
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Special Topics in Political Science
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(1-4)
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Courses may be taught as either workshops or seminars. Significant themes
are explored in certain sub-disciplinary areas of political science. Recent
offerings and/or suggested topics have included Conflict Management, Language
and Politics, Politics of Federalism (State and Local Government), Topics
in Political Thought, Political Issues Analysis, Politics of Argentina,
Central Asian/Eurasian Politics, Public Policy Analysis, Political Anthropology,
Regime Opposition Movements, International Political Economy, and Methods
of Political Analysis. Prerequisites vary with course content.
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PLSC
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200FN
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Social Sciences Foundation Course I, LE
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(4)
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This course covers a wide range of economic and political perspectives.
Students will have the opportunity to debate contemporary economic and
political issues as well as study a variety of theories relevant to both
disciplines. Most of the course is aimed at understanding and resolving
contemporary political/economic problems and issues. The separate disciplines
of political science and economics will be joined once more in this course
as they were throughout history until recent times. The somewhat arbitrary
and artificial division of these two subjects will be avoided as students
search for new and useful insights into the functioning of society's political
and economic arenas. Same as ECON 200FN.
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PLSC
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303
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Public Administration and Bureaucracy
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(4)
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An introductory study of the formal and informal dimensions involved
in the operation of public organizations. Explores administrative problem-solving
strategies, public policy analysis, and the nature of bureaucratic organizations.
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PLSC
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306
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Comparative Political Systems
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(4)
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Focuses on political systems and governments which are representative
of the world's major national and international structures. Includes an
analysis of comparative methods, theories, and ideologies.
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PLSC
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327
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Environmental Politics and Policy
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(4)
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Focuses on continuity and change in the politics of environmentalism
within the United States. Includes an in-depth look at the Environmental
Protection Agency as a means of examining institutional and public policy
activities in the environmental arena, an overview of environmental legislation,
and a consideration of pollution prevention strategies.
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PLSC
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348
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Congress and the Presidency
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(4)
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An examination of the role of Congress and the presidency in government,
and their effects on the entire political process. Includes a look at
various approaches to the study of Congress and the presidency.
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PLSC
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355
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Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties
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(4)
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Analysis of key civil liberties cases and the decision-making process
followed by the Supreme Court. Overview of the impact of Supreme Court
decisions on the political process and of the Court as a political institution.
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PLSC
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367
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Contemporary Political Philosophy
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(4)
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An examination and comparison of contemporary continental European and
Anglo-American political philosophers: includes consideration of a wide
range of traditions, schools and works as well as an effort to locate
underlying assumptions common to many of them.
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PLSC
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401
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Directed Studies
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(1-4)
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A tutorial-based course used only for student-initiated proposals for
intensive individual study of topics not otherwise offered in political
science. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and school dean.
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PLSC
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414
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International Relations
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(4)
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Theory and analysis of the dynamics of the international political system,
regionalism, international political behavior, causes and prevention of
war, and world organizations as they concern the community of nations.
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PLSC
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440
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Internship
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(1-8)
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Offers students the opportunity to integrate classroom knowledge with
practical experience. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing (for transfer
students, at least 15 hours completed at Westminster), minimum 2.5 GPA,
completion of the Career Resource Center Internship Workshop, and consent
of program director and Career Center Internship Coordinator.
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PLSC
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490
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Research Seminar in Political Studies
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(4)
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A required course for all senior political studies majors. Students select,
research, analyze, and discuss a political studies topic or problem. The
results of each student's project will be written as a senior thesis and
presented for discussion in a seminar setting.
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