College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 655 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: (2) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A study of the issues before the current General Assembly of the United Nations as well 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 once for 4 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 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 areas. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog