PS 300

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Credit: 3 hours.

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

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

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PS 300 class schedule data for fall 2015
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
56249	Lecture-Discussion	A	3:30PM -4:50PM	MW	219 David Kinley Hall	Sin, G	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/15-12/09/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Political Organizations Section Info: Topic: Political Organizations: This course is an introduction to the study of public organizations, with a focus on formal political organizations including parties, legislatures, and bureaucracies. It offers an in depth analysis of two of the main problems confronted by organizations: collective action problems and delegation problems. Students will acquire an understanding of these problems as well as different ways in which they can be addressed. A strong emphasis is also placed on developing the analytical skills necessary for informed analysis of political interactions involving formal organizations. The most prominent characteristic that organizations have in common is the delegation of authority from the individuals to whom power to take action was originally endowed, the principal, to one or more agents. In effect, delegation is key to overcome the problems of collective action. Throughout the development of the course, we will answer questions like (1) Can we assume that subordinates do what's in the superior's best interests? Why? Why not? (2) Is the structure of an organization important? (3) What does the structure of an organization reflect? Not intended for Freshmen. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
56259	Lecture-Discussion	AU	9:30AM -10:50AM	MW	307 David Kinley Hall	Uribe, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/15-12/09/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Separation of Powers Section Info: Is Congress less productive during times of divided government? Why do some presidential nominees sail through confirmation, while others take years to be confirmed? Do Supreme Court judges pay attention to the preferences of the President and Congress when deciding cases? In this course, we will explore these and other questions as we consider how the checks and balances built into the US Constitution affect the interactions between the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. Not intended for Freshmen. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
56999	Conference 01/05/16-01/17/16 Lecture-Discussion 10/19/15-12/09/15	CHO CHO	ARRANGED 7:00PM -8:20PM	n.a. R	Location Pending 125 David Kinley Hall		Part of Term: B Date Range: 01/05/16-12/09/15 Special Approval: Approval Req - See Class Sched Section Title: US-Cuba Relations Section Info: Course analyzes U.S.-Cuba Relations in terms of the goals of each side and dynamics of their interactions. Emphasis placed on what brought about policy of each side, its consequences, role of the military, economic force, danger of war and role of change. Cuban revolution, U.S. attempts to stifle it and Cuban Missile Crisis are evaluated. Course includes: visit to Cuba (January 5-17), briefings from government and party officials and a significant on-campus portion. Course requires application and approval to study abroad. Course includes meetings during the Fall 2015 term and travel during the Winter break. Grades not submitted until January, 2016. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
56255	Lecture-Discussion	CPI	11:00AM -12:20PM	MW	113 David Kinley Hall	Cheibub, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/15-12/09/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Comparative Political Inst Section Info: PS300: Origins and Consequences of Democratic Political Institutions This course is a survey of political institutions in different areas of the world. It will focus on core institutions of democratic politics: form of government, electoral systems, and political parties. The goal is to survey variation in the way democracies are organized in different areas of the world, paying attention to the distinction between established, ?old? democracies, and recent, ?new? democracies. Additionally the course will examine theories about the consequences of democratic institutions and about their origins. In particular, the course will draw attention to the importance of knowing how institutions come about in order to understand whether and how they matter for important economic, social and political outcomes Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
56250	Lecture-Discussion	EA1	11:00AM -12:20PM	MW	212 David Kinley Hall	Nagashima, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/15-12/09/15 Section Title: Gov & Pol of East Asia Section Info: This course provides a comparative analysis of the political and economic development of East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan. The politics of East Asia will be examined through different approaches, including historical, statist, agential, cultural, and institutional accounts. Students should have completed PS 240 or 241 or at least six hours of Political Science credit prior to taking this course. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
56260	Lecture-Discussion	HR	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	307 David Kinley Hall	Rumsey, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/15-12/09/15 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Human Rights Section Info: This course is an exploration of the meaning, basis, historical roots, and practical significance of human rights, with special attention given to questions of the universality of human rights. The course focuses first on setting up the context and the background within which the role of human rights in international relations must be understood. This includes an examination of different emphases in key international human rights covenants. The second section of the course addresses war crimes and crimes against humanity. This involves analyzing cases of ethnic cleansing and evaluating the importance of the International Criminal Court. This is followed by a section examining the impact of 9/11 and the global ?war on terror? on international humanitarian law and international human rights organizations. The course concludes with a brief section expanding our analysis of contemporary human rights issues to include examinations of minority rights (e.g., LGBTQIA rights and the rights of people with disabilities) in the United States and abroad. Not intended for students with Freshman class standing. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
59400	Lecture-Discussion	HR1	12:30PM -1:50PM	MW	212 David Kinley Hall	Miller, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/15-12/09/15 Section Title: Citizenship & Diversity Section Info: How should education for democratic citizenship proceed in a society as individually and culturally diverse as ours? In this course, we will examine this relation between citizenship and diversity by focusing on the two reigning political ideals of Liberalism: liberty and equality. We will consider the balance (and tension) between the state's attempts to educate good democratic citizens and a citizen's right to live her life however she sees fit. We will consider a variety of topics that influence citizenship education including: racial integration and segregation, religious freedom and diversity, private vs public education, political apathy among voters, and patriotism, to name a few. This course will take a multidisciplinary approach by considering texts from political theory, philosophy, education, survey data from government programs on citizenship, empirical work in the social sciences, and legal case studies. Not intended for Freshmen. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
56257	Lecture-Discussion	JV	ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending	Vasquez, J	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/15-12/09/15 Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Section Title: U.S. - Cuba Relations Section Info: Topic: U.S.-Cuba Relations. This course analyzes US-Cuban relations in terms of the goals of each side and the dynamics of their interactions. Emphasis is place on what brought about each side's policy, its consequences, the role of military and economic force, the danger of war, and the role of change. Course meets Wednesday, November 4, 11, 18, and December 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. in 404 DKH. Travel abroad to Cuba takes place January 5-17, 2016. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
56252	Lecture-Discussion	T	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	307 David Kinley Hall	Rumsey, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/15-12/09/15 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. Not intended for Freshmen. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.