College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 679 students and Rwandan University students will work together for an unforgettable academic experience. Through readings, site visits, lectures from specialists, and group discussions, students will explore themes of genocide, human rights, transitional justice, and good governance. In addition they will develop skills in cross-cultural dialogue exchange. POLS 3060 - Mock Trial Credits: (2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An introduction to some of the basic principles of trial advocacy. Students will prepare for participation on the Weber State University Mock Trial team. May be repeated for a total of four hours. May be repeated once for a total of four credit hours. POLS 3140 - Foreign Policy of the United States Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A study of the current events before the United Nations General Assembly as well as in-depth research on selected countries; includes preparation for the Model United nations of the Far West and the Northern Utah Model UN. May be repeated once for 6 credit hours. POLS 3210 - Politics and Governments of Europe Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years Summer [Online] even years 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years A survey of the political patterns of human beings in the process of modernization by studying the role of colonialism, charismatic leader, political parties, ideologies, military, civil service, and social and economic structures, and the impact of development on stability and integration of nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. POLS 3330 - American Political Thought Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American Government. POLS 3400 - Sexual Orientation, Politics, and Law Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [odd years] Social movements employ a variety of methods to achieve the protection of their members' rights and interests. This course focuses on these issues through the study of LGBT persons in the United States from the mid-twentieth century to the present. It examines the political and legal strategies of LGBT groups in a variety of areas including parental rights, employment, military service, schools, and relationship recognition. POLS 3600 - Political Parties Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years 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 Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A study of the electoral process in the United States with an examination of national institutional elections, state and local elections, as well as election rules. Also a study of campaigning techniques in elections at all levels. POLS 3620 - Political Behavior Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] odd years 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 social 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. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog