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Subject: Interdisciplinary (UG) (IDSC)
CRN: 21274
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Requirements Met:
Holocaust/Genocide Minor Appr
Writing in the Discipline
This course meets the seminar requirement for the International Studies major. Students will engage in reading and discussion of scholarly work focused on a particular international theme (such as causes of genocide) and write an analytical research paper on an international and contemporary topic of their choosing. Prerequisite: completion of at least one 300-level POLS course or permission of instructor.
4 Credits
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9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21479
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
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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1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21480
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
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: 21481
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Soc Sci Analysis
Other Requirements Met:
Writing Intensive
Instructor: TBD
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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5:30 pm |
5:30 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21482
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
This course introduces students to techniques of legal writing and research. Students analyze legal texts, use both primary and secondary sources to do research, and practice techniques and forms of written language unique to legal documents.
4 Credits
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10:55 am |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21483
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Requirements Met:
Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
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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9:35 am |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21484
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
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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12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21485
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
POLS 240: Research Methods in Political Science This course provides an introduction to empirical research methods in political science. Central topics include logic of the scientific method, measurement of political concepts, research design and methods of data collection, statistical techniques for describing data, and principles of statistical inference. Particular attention will be paid to methods for analyzing quantitative data and the use of SPSS. Prerequisite: POLS 104
4 Credits
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9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21486
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Diversity/Soc Just
Other Requirements Met:
Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
WGSS Major Approved
WGSS Minor Approved
An intersectional examination of the impact of gender within American politics, with a focus on representation. Campaign strategies and styles of candidates, election to local, state, and national office, and the impact that women make in public office will be emphasized. Differences between political lives across the gender spectrum will also be explored. Potential explanations for the political underrepresentation of women will be evaluated. Prerequisite: POLS 205 or permission of the instructor.
4 Credits
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5:30 pm |
5:30 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21487
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
Instructor: TBD
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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10:55 am |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21488
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
This course examines the government, politics, economy, and international relations of three major Asian countries - China, India, and Japan. It will use a comparative approach to examine their history, political culture, political institutions, government structures and processes, political economy, political development and transitions, and international interactions. Prerequisites: POLS 225 or permission of the instructor
4 Credits
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3:25 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21489
In Person | Topics Lecture 1
St Paul: In Person
The subject matter of these courses will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Descriptions of these courses are available in Classfinder, View Searchable Class Schedule
2 Credits
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1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 22236
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
The subject matter of these courses will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Descriptions of these courses are available in Classfinder, View Searchable Class Schedule
2 Credits
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1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21490
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
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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1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21491
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Global Perspective
Other Requirements Met:
Holocaust/Genocide Minor Appr
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