PS 300

Fall 2013 All Classes

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Credit: 3 hours.

Selected readings and research in political science. See Class Schedule for current topics.

Prerequisite: May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topic varies. Prerequisite: Six hours of political science, or consent of instructor.

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PS 300 class schedule data for fall 2013
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
56251	Lecture-Discussion	BW	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	David Kinley Hall	Weir, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/13-12/11/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Terrorism Section Info: Terrorism, a violent tactic with a strikingly long history of use, has become a central security concern and political issue in the U.S. in recent years. This course relies on both theoretical and empirical literature to examine a host of questions about terrorism in an advanced, intensive, discussion-based seminar. In particular, we investigate the definition(s) of terrorism, its historical use and evolution, the motivations of various types of groups that employ or have employed this tactic, different forms of terrorism, variation in state responses to terrorism (or, where and when terrorism successfully results in concessions), and the effectiveness of a range of counterterrorism strategies and tactics. Open to students with sophomore or higher standing." Restricted to political science and global studies majors until April 18, 2013. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
56255	Lecture-Discussion	CFP	2:00PM -3:20PM	MW	David Kinley Hall	Li, X	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/13-12/11/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Chinese Foreign Policy Section Info: This course introduces students to competing views and arguments about the implications of China's rise for international security. It focuses on the causes, dynamics, and direction of Chinese foreign policy, which will be analyzed critically and comprehensively. Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
56260	Lecture-Discussion	GS1	3:30PM -4:50PM	MW	David Kinley Hall	Sin, G	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/13-12/11/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Bureacratic Politics Section Info: Topic: Bureaucratic Politics. This course examines the origin of public agencies, the nature of public management, the behavior of individual bureaucrats and the procedures used by the U.S. Federal bureaucracy. It also lays a theoretical foundation for why politicians delegate authority to bureaucracies and why bureaucratic actions may diverge from politicians? expectations. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
56250	Lecture-Discussion	JB	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	David Kinley Hall	Bowers, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/13-12/11/13 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Political Participation Section Info: Prerequisite: PS 230. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.