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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41968
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center 203
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
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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10:55 am |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41969
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Schoenecker Center 224
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
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: 41970
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 414
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
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: 41971
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 414
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 |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41972
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 233
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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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41973
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 312
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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3:25 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41974
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 305
Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
This course examines individual freedoms protected in the U.S. Constitution through the lens of Supreme Court precedent. While many political hot button issues are discussed throughout the semester, understanding and analysis of the varying interpretations of the Constitution and Supreme Court precedents are emphasized. Prerequisite: POLS 104 or permission of the instructor. Junior or senior standing strongly recommended.
4 Credits
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12:15 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41975
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 481
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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3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41976
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 312
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Global Perspective
Other Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of political change in general and of the history of the Soviet Union and the fifteen post-Soviet states. General topics include revolution, totalitarian and authoritarian regimes, and problems of democratic transition experienced by many states both in and outside of the post-Soviet space. These topics are illustrated with case studies from the former Soviet Union, including Russia, East European and Central Asian states. Prerequisite: POLS 225 or permission of the instructor.
4 Credits
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41977
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 311
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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3:25 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41978
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: McNeely Hall 233
Requirements Met:
[Core] Signature Work
This course is intended to give political science majors and those in related fields an opportunity to reflect and to look forward. A number of class sessions will be dedicated to particular subfields of political science. POLS faculty will discuss the opportunities and challenges in their respective subfields, and will provide you with opportunities to think critically about crucial, timely issues that those subfields are uniquely positioned to address today and into the future. Other sessions will provide you with guidance and time to work on an interdisciplinary portfolio of work and accompanying integrative essay reflecting on your liberal arts training at UST. Prerequisites: Completion of at least two 300-level POLS courses or permission of instructor and 80 completed credits.
2 Credits
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1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 41979
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 312
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