678 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 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 Develop ing 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. POLS 3630 - Identity Politics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years A study of the nature of identity politics and its role in the political process. This course examines the interaction among diverse social groups and emphasizes the effect of socio- demographic differences on political decisions. POLS 3700 - Introduction to Public Administration Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Presents basic theories, concepts, and analysis of current practices and problems in governmental administration. POLS 3750 - Urban Government and Politics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] odd years A study of local government organization and policy problems, with an emphasis on problems of the metropolitan POLS 3760 - State Government and Politics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years 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 3990 - Political Analysis Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] An introduction to the scope and methods of political science. This course focuses on the formulation of hypotheses, the collection of data, appropriate study design, and study analysis through statistical testing and interpretation. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog