Political Science Philosophy General Information POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES-POLSC SS/SB110. American National Government (5) A study of American political institutions, interests, ideals, and the processes through which policies are formulated and implemented. 111. State Politics (4) Introduction to governmental organization, operation, and policy making of state, county, and municipal governments. SS220. Introduction to Political Theory (4) An examination of the project 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." SS240. Introduction to International Politics (5) Examines international relations by juxtaposing the traditional nation-state model (nationalism, sovereignty, realism, BOP) with the newer model of "complex interdependence" (mutual vulnerability to economic interdependence, nuclear war and environmental dangers). SS280. Introduction to Comparative Politics (4) 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. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 329. Introduction to Political Science Research (3) An introduction to major sources of information theories and research methods of political science. 333. American Political Thought (5) Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American Government. 340. Foreign Policy of the United States (4) 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. 344. Model United Nations (2) A study of the Model United Nations as well as a study of a nation's position on issues before the annual session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. May be repeated for a total of four hours. 360. Political Parties and Elections (5) A study of the organization and function of the American political parties and an examination of campaigning techniques. 363. Political Behavior (3) Explores the nature of mass political behavior and its role in the political process. Assists the student in determining the effects of public opinion and the media upon governmental policy decisions. 370. Introduction to Public Administration (5) Presents basic theories, concepts, approaches, and analysis of current practices and problems in governmental administration. 375. Urban Government and Politics (4) A study of local government organization and policy problems, with an emphasis on problems of, and prospects for, the metropolitan areas. 381. Politics and Governments of Europe (5) A study of European political systems with special emphasis on the politics and governments of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. 382. Politics and Governments of Asia (4) A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference to India, Japan, and China 388. Political Cultures Across The World (3) Political culture shapes political institutions and political behavior of people. A study of political culture is essential for an understanding of the structures and processes of politics in any given nation. 389. Politics and Governments of Developing Nations (4) 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. 390. Practical Politics (U.I.A.) (2) Examination of mechanics, dynamics, and strategies of political persuasion in preparation for the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly. Also includes participation in the assembly and in lobbying efforts on behalf of student issues. Primarily for ASWSC officers and others concerned with student issues. May be repeated for a total of six hours. A maximum of 4 credits will be counted toward a political science major or 2 credits towards a political science minor. 402. American Constitutional Law I: Governmental Powers (4) The Supreme Court as a constitutional policy maker, federal jurisdiction constitutional principles concerning judicial review, federalism, implied powers and separation of powers. 403. American Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights (4) Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, privacy, procedural justice, equal protection, and other issues in and around the Bill of Rights. 406. Elements of Law (5) A study of law and the legal system including the way courts are organized and operate, the nature and development of our legal system, major philosophies of law, legal decision-making, and an introduction to the study of law. 407. Sex Roles and the Law (4) An examination of the ways law affects men and women differently and the way law is changing to reflect economic and political change. 412. Legislative Process (4) A study of legislative structure behavior and processes with application of models to case studies. 414. The Modern Presidency (5) An analytical study of the modern American presidency, including its constitutional, managerial, philosophical, and political aspect. 426. Classical Political Thought (5) An examination of ideas of God, human nature, society, the state, the problem of evil, etc., from the Old Testament to the middle ages. 428. Modern Political Thought (5) A survey of political theory from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. Focus will be on the various theoretical formulations and critiques of democratic government by authors such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft, Burke, de Tocqueville, Mill, Marx, Nietzsche, etc. 430. Contemporary Political Thought (4) A survey of 20th century political theory with an emphasis on Post-WWII works. We will be examining the project of democracy both in light of the rise of totalitarianism, and in light of contemporary critiques of it from post-modern and neo- conservative positions. Recommended: Poise 220, 426, or 428. 442. Problems in World Politics (4) The study of selected contemporary problem areas in world politics to assess their impact within the international arena. A maximum of 8 hours will be counted toward the 55 hours required for political science majors and only four hours will be counted toward the political science minor requirement. 445. International Law and Organization (4) An examination of the basic principles of international law and organization. Emphasis is given to the sources and evolution of international law, and a study of the League of Nations and the United Nations. 446. Theories of International Politics (4) An analysis of traditional and contemporary theories offered to explain politics in the international arena. 448. Foreign Policies of Major Powers (5) An examination of post - WWII foreign policies of key nation- states in light of various contemporary theories explaining the rise and fall of major powers. 470. Politics of Administration (3) A study of public administration from a conflict/power perspective rather than authority. A survival course for public managers. 475. Public Policy Analysis (5) A study of the American policy process, with an emphasis on the dynamics involved in the creation, adoption and implementation of selected domestic policies. 483. Directed Readings (1-4) A maximum of four hours will be counted toward the Political Science major and only two hours will be counted toward the Political Science minor. 491. Individual Projects and Research (1-10) A student may complete 15 hours credit but not more than 10 hours in any one type of project. A maximum of 10 hours will be counted toward the Political Science major or five hours toward the Political Science minor. Department approval required. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 494. Topics in American Politics & Thought (4) The study of selected contemporary problem areas in American politics and thought to assess the impact and implication within the U.S. domestic arena. This course may be taken twice (in different topics) but may count only once to satisfy a subfield requirement. 499. Senior Seminar/Senior Thesis (3) A seminar in the field of political science. Students will be required to produce a major paper out of this seminar. Required for Political Science majors. Prerequisite: POLSC 329 (3). Department approval required. PHILOSOPHY The philosophy program offers courses in three general areas: 1) Liberal Education, which teaches the ideas of influential past and contemporary thinkers who have sought to understand the world in its most fundamental aspects and our experience of it. These ideas examine the nature of truth, the limits of knowledge, what we count as real, standards of right and wrong, beauty and world religions. 2) Methodology emphasizes methods of sound practical reasoning, deductive logic and language analysis. 3) Application critically analyzes non- philosophical disciplines. Thus, the philosophy of science examines the foundation and explanatory value of scientific theories, the philosophy of democracy analyses Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 270 271 Continuing Education