College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 681 POLS 4280 - Foreign Policies of Major Powers Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Online] An examination of the foreign policies of major powers including the United States, Britain, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, and Russia. POLS 4360 - Classical Political Thought Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [Online] odd years An examination of ideas of God, human nature, society, the state, the problem of evil, etc., from Ancient Greece to the middle ages. POLS 4380 - Modern Political Thought Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years A survey of political theory from the 17th century to the present, with a focus on theoretical formulations and critiques of democratic government and the political subject. POLS 4600 - American Congress Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] odd years A study of the United States Congress and its members. This course examines the legislative decision making process as well as an emphasis on the history of the institution. POLS 4620 - The U.S. Supreme Court Credits: (3) Typically taught: [odd years] A study of the U.S. Supreme Court as a legal and political institution. This course examines the historical development of the Supreme Court, its relationship to other institutions, and judicial decision-making. POLS 4640 - American Presidency Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] even years A study of the United States presidency and the people who have held the office. This course examines individual presidential character and personality as well as providing a survey of the history of the institution. POLS 4700 - Politics of Administration Credits: (3) A study of public administration from a conflict/power perspective rather than authority. A survival course for public managers. POLS 4750 - Public Policy Analysis Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] even years A study of the American policy process, with an emphasis on the dynamics involved in the creation, adoption and implementation of selected domestic policies. POLS 4760 - Rwanda: Genocide and Aftermath Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [Online] This course will examine the 1994 Rwandan genocide and its aftermath. The class will discuss the historical legacy of colonialism and the impact that post-colonial policies had in pre-genocide Rwanda. Next, the events surrounding the genocide within Rwanda will be discussed in addition to its immediate impact on the surrounding Great Lakes countries of Africa. Finally, the legacy of the Rwandan genocide will be examined, especially in regards to politics and international law. Specific issues to be addressed include the complex relationship between political and legislated memories, ethnic identities before and after the genocide, the creation and implementation of transitional justice measures including the national courts, gacaca courts, and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. POLS 4800 - Individual Projects and Research Credits: (1-2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor. Prerequisite: Department approval required. POLS 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-2) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor. Prerequisite: Department approval required. POLS 4860 - Washington D.C. Internships Credits: (1-6) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] A maximum of 6 hours may be counted toward the major or 3 hours toward the minor. Prerequisite: Department approval required. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog