| OCR Text |
Show Social Sciences Political Science pated that students entering Weber who contemplate a law degree will be able to obtain an adequate three-year pre-law program. Most students may find it advisable to obtain a baccalaureate degree before entering law school. Planning Emphasis ProgramThe Department of Political Science and Philosophy is one of eight departments participating in the Urban and Regional Planning Emphasis Program. This program is designed to prepare students for employment in planning on the city, county, state, regional and national level. Political Science 375 (Urban Government in Politics, formally Metropolitan Government) and Political Science 476 (Public Policy Process) may be used to complete the fifteen hours of interdisciplinary courses required for a Planning Emphasis. A complete description of this program is found under the Department of Geology and Geography. Students majoring in Political Science, who are interested in Planning, should consult with their adviser. Asian Studies Minor ProgramThe Department of Political Science and Philosophy participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to participate should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental Asian Studies representative who will help him work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. Political Science Honors MajorA student desiring to receive the Political Science Honors Major should: (1) maintain an overall GPA of 3.3; (2) be enrolled in the General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses; (3) fulfill the requirements of the Political Science Departmental major of 45 hours; (4) take at least 20 of these credit hours in courses taken for Political Science Honors credit. A student may receive Political Science Honors credit in any upper division Political Science course, including Directed Readings, Political Science 483 (for a maximum total of 5 hours.) The student desiring Political Science Honors credit should seek permission from the Chairman of the Political Science and Philosophy Department at the time of registration and at the beginning of the course make a written agreement with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Political Science Honors credit. International Relations ClubThis club, although academically supported by the Department, is open to all students of Weber State College. Its special purpose is to increase interest in and develop a better understanding of international affairs. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 55110. American National Government (5) Structure and functions of the national government. AWS 55111. State and Local Government (4) Structure and functions of state, county, and municipal governments. AWS 206. Major Issues of American Public Policy (4) Public policies in selected areas, including control of monopolies, civil rights, social welfare, foreign policy. Influence of cultural, economic, political factors on determination of public policy. A W SS240. Introduction to International Relations (5) Basic factors influencing international relations, such as nationalism, imperialism, and international trade, as well as international organization and law. AWS 241. Contemporary Problems in International Politics (2) The study of current developments in international politics through the use of periodicals. W 333. American Political Thought (3) Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American government. W 340. Foreign Policy of the United States (3) An analysis of the foreign policy process with reference to the role and influences on decision makers in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. W 341. Contemporary Problems in International Politics (2) The study of current developments in international politics through the use of periodicals. (For juniors and seniors only.) W 360. Political Parties and Politics (5) A study of the organization and function of the American political parties and an examination of campaigning techniques. A 363. Public Opinion and Propaganda (3) Discusses the nature of public opinion and propaganda and their role in the political process. Assists the student in attempting to determine the effects of public opinion and pressure groups upon governmental policy decisions. S 370. Principles of Public Administration (5) Principles and practices. W 375. Urban Government in Politics (Formerly Metropolitan Government) (4) A study of local government and organization with an emphasis on problems of the metropolitan areas. W or S 176 Social Sciences Philosophy 381. Comparative Governments of Europe (5) A study of European political systems with special emphasis on the politics and governments of the United Kingdom, France and West Germany. A 383. Government and Politics of the Soviet Union _ _ (3) An analysis of government and politics in the Soviet Union with emphasis on party-government relations and major approaches to the study of the Soviet Union. (Offered alternate years.) S 384. Comparative Governments of South and Southeast Asia (3) A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference to India, Pakistan, and Indonesia. (Offered alternative years.) W 385. Comparative Governments of the Far East (3) A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference to China and Japan. (Offered alternate years.) S 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 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 to 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.) AWS 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.) AWS 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, 177 |
