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Subject: Interdisciplinary (UG) (IDSC)
CRN: 21040
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 481
Requirements Met:
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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12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 20262
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 312
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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1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 20675
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 312
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: 20263
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 303
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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5:30 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 22227
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 414
Online
Requirements Met:
Writing Intensive
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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3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 20136
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 401
Requirements Met:
Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
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: 20137
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 247
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Global Perspective
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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1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 20759
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 426
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: 22226
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Murray-Herrick Campus Center 305I
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Diversity/Soc Just
Other Requirements Met:
Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
School of Ed Transfer Course
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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9:35 am |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 21517
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 414
Requirements Met:
Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
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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3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Political Science (POLS)
CRN: 22224
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 307
Core Requirements Met:
[Core] Global Perspective
Other Requirements Met:
School of Ed Transfer Course
This course provides a deeper understanding of both the international relations and comparative politics aspects of politics in Europe. Topics include the evolution and role of the EU in European economics, governance, and reactions to crises. Additional topics focus on domestic politics and challenges faced by European states such as issues of national identity and discrimination, state “fragility” and persistent macroeconomic problems. Students will have ample opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, acquire the knowledge needed to be an informed consumer of news about Europe, and develop advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge that would prove useful for graduate-level study. Prerequisite: POLS 225 or permission of the 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: 22225
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 247
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: 21173
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 302
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: 21286
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Education Center 303
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: 21037
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: John Roach Center 481
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