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Show Social Sciences Philosophy 389. Politics and Governments of Developing Nations (3) A course dealing primarily with the common economic and political problems of developing nations. (Offered alternate years.) S 401. American Constitutional Law (5) A foundation course. The case method is used extensively in dealing with landmark decisions of the Supreme Court. Prerequisite: Political Science 110. A 410. Advanced American Government (4) An intensive examination of the formal and informal organization and functions of the Congress, Presidency and Courts. A 412. Legislative Process (4) A study of legislative structure, behavior, and processes, with application of models to case studies. A or W 414. The Modern Presidency (5) An analytical study of the modern American presidency, including its constitutional, managerial, philosophical, and political aspects. A 421. History of Political Thought (3) Political thought from its beginning in the Greek period to the Reformation. (Offered alternate years.) W 422. History of Political Thought (continued) (3) Political thought from the Reformation too the Utilitarians. (Offered alternate years.) W 423. History of Political Thought (continued) (3) Political thought emphasizing the modern period and such men as Hegel, Freud, Marx, Weber and others as well as the concepts of socialism, communism, facism, and democracy. (Offered alternate years.) S 424. Elements of Communism (3) Theory and practice of Communism. W or S 427. Political Analysis (3) Fundamental concepts in Political Science and the major theories and methodologies used to examine them. Examination of the behavioral, philosophical, historical and juridical approaches to political investigation. A 445. International Organization (4) Problems associated with and attempts at international organization, with special attention to the League of Nations, the United Nations and its auxiliaries. (Offered alternate years.) W 448. International Politics (5) Theories of International Politics. Elements of national power with an examination of contemporary foreign policies of the major powers. W or S 473. Public Personnel Administration (3) The process of formulating public personnel policies; concepts and principles utilized in selecting governmental personnel systems. Focus will be primarily on governmental systems in the United States. (Offered alternate years.) W or S 476. The Public Policy Process (3) A study of the policy-making process and implementation and administration of public policy. The course will generally utilize the case method and may be directed toward a variety of policy areas. A 483. Directed Reading (1-4) (Total of 4 hours.) A W S 491. Individual Projects and Research (1-5) Individual supervised work in various areas of Political Science. Available only upon consent of the instructor. Prerequisites: Political Science 110 plus those additional courses in the project area as determined by the instructor. (Total of 5 hours.) A W S 492. Short Courses. Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. A W S Su 499. Seminar (2) A study of resources, research methodology, writing, and criticism. Required for Political Science majors. AW S PHILOSOPHY The study of philosophy provides general as well as more specialized education for various professional objectives in many departments of the College. The student should understand that the study of philosophy is not the same as the study of many other fields where emphasis is placed upon memorization and rote response. Historically, philosophy has been an inclusive, almost boundless intellectual discipline in which the love and pursuit of wisdom was sought. And despite the historical fragmentation of knowledge, the diversification and alienation of specialized fields of human experience, philosophy at its best is still the critical, reflective and synoptic interpretation of life in all its dimensions with the love and pursuit of wisdom its rightful goal. Philosophy exists in order to make clear the alternatives in the philosophical culture we inherit. And to the extent that critical thinking can affect the future, philosophy assumes its responsibility with the other subjects of the College to provide instruction, methodology, and insight in this area as well. 224 Social Sciences Philosophy Program: Philosophy Departmental Honors I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain an overall G. P. A. of 3.3. C. Fulfill requirements for the Philosophy departmental minor. II. Specific Requirements: A. In fulfilling requirements for the Philosophy minor, take at least 25 hours of Philosophy courses including any two lower division courses (Philosophy 101, 112, or 116) and at least 15 hours of approved courses in upper division work. B. Take at least 15 of these hours in courses taken for Philosophy Honors credit which must include an Honors Senior Project. C. A student may receive Philosophy Honors credit in any Philosophy course. D. Permission from the department chairman should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Program: Philosophy Minor I. General Requirements: A. A grade of C or better in minor courses. II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 20 credit hours for Philosophy minor. B. Philosophy courses required (select two): 101 (5), 112 (5), 116 (5). C. Philosophy courses to elect from (ten hours): Philosophy 292 (1-6), 301 (4), 303 (3), 305 (3), 306 (3), 307 (3), 308 (3), 320 (3), 331 (3), 332 (3), 333 (3), 341 (3), 342 (3), 350 (3), 355 (3), 388 (3), 410 (3), 415 (3), 461 (3), 470 (3), 483 (1-5), 492 (1-6), 499 (2). 225 |
