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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 40598
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 106
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
Writing Intensive
An introduction to the concepts basic to an understanding of politics and government with an emphasis on the political systems of the United States. A comparative examination of political processes, decision making institutions and policy issues relevant to the contemporary world. An introduction to basic research methods used in the discipline.
4 Credits
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1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 40599
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 108
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
Writing Intensive
An introduction to the concepts basic to an understanding of politics and government with an emphasis on the political systems of the United States. A comparative examination of political processes, decision making institutions and policy issues relevant to the contemporary world. An introduction to basic research methods used in the discipline.
4 Credits
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12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 40936
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 313
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
Writing Intensive
An introduction to the concepts basic to an understanding of politics and government with an emphasis on the political systems of the United States. A comparative examination of political processes, decision making institutions and policy issues relevant to the contemporary world. An introduction to basic research methods used in the discipline.
4 Credits
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3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 40951
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 204
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
Writing Intensive
An introduction to the concepts basic to an understanding of politics and government with an emphasis on the political systems of the United States. A comparative examination of political processes, decision making institutions and policy issues relevant to the contemporary world. An introduction to basic research methods used in the discipline.
4 Credits
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1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 40476
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 207
Requirements Met:
Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
School of Ed Transfer Course
Writing to learn
This course focuses on public policymaking within the United States, with an emphasis on what governments do, why they do it, and what difference it makes. It examines aspects of the policy process, such as agenda-setting and issue attention cycles, before covering substantive public policy issues such as education, civil rights, health care, energy and the environment, defense, and immigration. The ways in which people influence the public policy process through elections, interest groups, and measures of public opinion will also be considered. Prerequisite: POLS 104 or permission of instructor.
4 Credits
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10:55 am |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 40477
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center 203
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Global Perspective
Other Requirements Met:
Writing to learn
This course serves as an introduction to international relations. It introduces a range of divergent theories and perspectives concerning world politics and the nature of the contemporary global political system. It also focuses on the interactions between states and the impact of both states and non-state actors (such as international organizations and multinational corporations) on domestic and international outcomes. Themes will likely include globalization and international trade, international security, foreign policy, international law and organizations, and the developing world. Prerequisite: POLS 104 or permission of instructor.
4 Credits
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3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 42244
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 207
This course focuses on the connection between the people and their government by exploring mechanisms for selecting representatives in the United States. Features of the system are leveraged to forecast and explain electoral results and the implications for policymaking. The likelihood of reform proposals being adopted and achieving intended goals are also assessed. The findings are synthesized to assess the contributions of campaigns and elections to the state of democracy in America. Prerequisites: POLS 104 and POLS 205
4 Credits
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5:30 pm |
5:30 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 42245
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 481
Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
This course uses Supreme Court decisions primarily involving the first three articles of the Constitution to learn about the powers of both the federal and state governments in the United States. Questions of power, authority, and legitimacy are addressed throughout the course, both with respect to individual branches of government as well as interactions between the branches. Prerequisite: POLS 104 or permission of the instructor. Junior or senior standing strongly recommended.
4 Credits
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1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 42243
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 319
Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
Writing to learn
This course will examine both the history and politics of U.S. foreign policy. As the United States developed from a small post-colonial government to a world power, its foreign policy philosophies, goals, and behaviors changed markedly. By outlining important periods in U.S. history, then examining the role of certain political actors such as the President, Congress, the bureaucracy, and the American public, we can gain a better understanding of the forces that have shaped U.S. foreign policy in the past and will continue to shape it into the distant future. Prerequisite: POLS 225 or permission of the instructor.
4 Credits
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10:55 am |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 40860
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 313
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Global Perspective
Other Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
A survey of the politics and economy of Asia, Africa and Latin America. Focuses on issues such as colonialism, democratization, human rights, gender, population, poverty, environment, political leadership, economic development and relations between developed and developing countries. Prerequisites: POLS 225 or permission of the instructor.
4 Credits
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9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41033
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center LL01
POLS 370: Explorations in Political Theory This course explores the central role of political theory in determining the meaning of concepts such as democracy, citizenship, justice, power, equality, and identity. Themes and topics may vary. Emphasis on methods of analysis and critique, through the development of skills in reading, critical thinking, and writing. Prerequisite: POLS 104
4 Credits
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1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41650
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 481
Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
Writing in the Discipline
Seminars in political science provide an opportunity for students to synthesize and further develop knowledge gained in previous courses and enhance their critical and analytical skills. Students will engage in reading and discussion and undertake a major research project pertinent to the seminar's topic. Specific topics or themes of each seminar will vary. Seminars are offered in each of the sub-fields of the discipline. Prerequisite: Juniors and seniors may enroll in a seminar once they have completed at 300-level course within that subfield, or with permission of the instructor.
4 Credits
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1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 40154
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Schoenecker Center 224
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Global Perspective
Other Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
Writing in the Discipline
Seminars in political science provide an opportunity for students to synthesize and further develop knowledge gained in previous courses and enhance their critical and analytical skills. Students will engage in reading and discussion and undertake a major research project pertinent to the seminar's topic. Specific topics or themes of each seminar will vary. Seminars are offered in each of the sub-fields of the discipline. Prerequisite: Juniors and seniors may enroll in a seminar once they have completed at 300-level course within that subfield, or with permission of the instructor.
4 Credits