364 POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES - POLS POLS All 100. American National Government (3) A study of American political institutions, interests, ideals, and the processes through which polides are formulated and implemented. POLS 2060. Freedoms (3) An examination, at an introdudory level, of the American judiciary and basic constitutional guarantees. Many of the spedfic cases used as examples will be drawn from the constitutionally fertile area of "school law." This course will have theoretical and practical dimensions. POLS SS2100. Introduction to International Politics (3) Examines international relations by juxtaposing the traditional nation state model (nationalism, sovereignly, realism, BOP) with the newer model of "complex interdependence" (mutual vulnerability to economic interdependence, nuclear war and environmental dangers). POLS SS2200. Introduction to Comparative Politics (3) An introductory survey course that seeks to cover political institutions in the nations of the contemporary world; to compare and contrast political institutions in the free world, in the communist world, in the nations of the developing world, and in the authoritarian systems. POLS SS2300. Introduction to Political Theory (3) An examination of the projed of political theory. The goals of the class are to gain an understanding of (1) classic questions of western political thought, (2) varying ways in which thinkers have gone about pursuing these questions (method of inquiry), and (3) critiques of the standing of these "classic questions." POLS 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. POLS 3060. Mock Trial (2) An introduction to some of the basic principles of trial advocacy. Students will prepare for partidpation on the Weber State University Mock Trial team. May be repeated for a total of four hours. POLS 3140. Foreign Policy of the United States (3) An analysis of the making of American foreign policy with reference to the role and influences of beliefs, interests, public opinion, media and especially the institutional struggle between President & Congress. The challenges facing contemporary U.S. foreign policy will also be examined. POLS 3150. Model United Nations (2) A study of the issues before the current General Assembly of the United Nations as wdl as preparation for a particular nation's (or nations') position(s) on these issues in preparation for the Model United Nations of the Far West. May be repeated for 4 hours. POLS 3210. Politics and Governments of Europe (3) A study of European political systems with special emphasis on the politics and governments of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. POLS 3220. Politics and Governments of Asia (3) A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference to India, Japan, and China. POLS 3290. Introduction to Politics and Governments of Developing Nations (3) A survey of the political patterns of human bdngs in the process of modernization by studying the role of colonialism, charismatic leader, political parties, ideologies, military, civil service, and social and economic strudures, and the impact of development on stability and integration of nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. POLS 3330. American Political Thought (3) Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American Government. POLS 3600. Political Parties (3) A study of the organization and function of the American political parties, political organizations that play a role alongside political parties in the American political system, such as interest groups, and a comparative study of political parties in other countries. POLS 3610. Campaigns and Elections (3) A study of the electoral process in the United States with an examination of national institutional eledions, state and local elections, as well as election rules. Also a study of campaigning techniques in elections at all levels. POLS 3620. Political Behavior (3) This course is designed to introduce students to the nature of mass political behavior and its role in the political process. Further, it examines the interaction between and among diverse sodal groups, the media, and policy makers. The course will also emphasize the political psychology of public opinion formation and political decision of those outside the mainstream political institutions. POLS DV3630. Identity Politics (3) A study of the nature of identity politics and its role in the political process. This course examines the interaction among diverse sodal groups and emphasizes the effect of sodo-demographic differences on political dedsions. POLS 3700. Introduction to Public Administration (3) Presents basic theories, concepts, and analysis of current pradices and problems in governmental administration. POLS 3750. Urban Government and Politics (3) A study of local government organization and policy problems, with an emphasis on problems of the metropolitan areas. POLS 3760. State Government and Politics (3) An examination of governmental organization, operation, policy making, and electoral politics of state governments and the dynamics of relationships with other levels of government. POLS 3900. Practical Politics (1) Examination of mechanics, dynamics, and strategies of political persuasion. Also includes participation in the assembly and in lobbying efforts on behalf of student issues. This course may be repeated once with the permission of the instmdor. POLS SI3990. Introduction to Political Science Research (3) An introduction to the scope and methods of political sdence. This course focuses on the formulation of hypotheses, the collection of data, appropriate study design, and study analysis through statistical testing and interpretation. POLS 4020. American Constitutional Law I: Governmental Powers (3) An introduction to many of the basic dodrines of American Constitutional Law relating to government power including: Essential questions in constitutional theory; the role of the federal judiciary Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog