Political Science Philosophy General Information LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM The Department of Political Science participates in the Latin American Studies Minor Program. Students who wish to enroll should indicate their desire to do so with the departmental representative who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) EMPHASIS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING This program provides a special emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning for majors in Botany, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Microbiology, Political Science, Sociology, Zoology, and related fields. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES-Polsc m SSI 10. American National Government (5) A study of American political institutions, interests, ideals, and the processes through which policies are formulated and implemented. SS111. State and Local Government (4) Introduction to governmental organization, operation, and policy making of state, county, and municipal governments. SS240. Introduction to International Relations (5) A study of nationalism, sources of national power, imperialism, diplomacy, arms control and disarmament, regionalism, international law and organizations, foreign trade, and ends and means of foreign policy. 276. The Public Policy Process (4) A flexibly structured course dealing with the process of policy formation and decision making as applied to a variety of policy issues. 292. 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. 329. Introduction to Political Science Research (3) An introduction to major sources of information theories and research methods of political science. 333. American Political Thought (3) Historical examination of American thought with stress on its influences on the development of the American Government. 340. Foreign Policy of the United States (3) An analysis of the structure and operation of the foreign policy process with reference to the role and influences of beliefs, institutions, interests, public opinion, and media on decision makers in the formation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. 344. Model United Nations (2) A study of the Model United Nations as well as a study of a nation's position on issues before the annual session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. May be repeated for a total of four hours. 360. Political Parties and Politics (5) A study of the organization and function of the American political parties and an examination of campaigning techniques. 363. Public Opinion and Propaganda (3) Explores the nature of public opinion and propaganda and their role in the political process. Assists the student in determining the effects of public opinion and interest groups upon governmental pobey decisions. 370. Introduction to Public Administration (5) Presents basic theories, concepts, approaches, and analysis of current practices and problems in governmental administration. 375. Urban Government and Politics (4) A study of local government organization and policy problems, with an emphasis on problems of, and prospects for, the metropolitan areas. SS381. 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. 382. Major Governments of Asia (4) A study of politics and governments of the major states in the area with particular reference tolndia, Japan, and China 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. SS389. Politics and Governments of Developing Nations (4) 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. 390. Practical Politics (U.I.A.) (2) Examination of mechanics, dynamics, and strategies of political persuasion in preparation for the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly. Also includes participation in the assembly and in lobbying efforts on behalf of student issues. Primarily for ASWSC officers and others concerned with student issues. May be repeated for a total of six hours. A maximum of 4 credits will be counted toward a political science major or 2 credits towards a political science minor. 402. American Constitutional Law I: Governmental Powers (4) The Supreme Court as a constitutional policy maker, federal jurisdiction constitutional principles concerning judical review, federalism, implied powers and separation of powers. 403. American Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights (4) Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, privacy, procedural justice, equal protection, and other issues in and around the Bill of Rights. 406. Elements of Law (5) A study of law and the legal system including the way courts are organized and operate, the nature and development of our legal system, major philosophies of law, legal decision-making, and an introduction to the study of law. 407. Sex Roles and the Law (4) An examination of the ways law affects men and women differently and the way law is changing to reflect economic and political change. 412. Legislative Process (4) A study of legislative structure behavior and processes with application of models to case studies. 414. The Modern Presidency (5) An analytical study of the modem American presidency, including its constitutional, managerial, philosophical, and political aspect. 424. Elements of Communism (3) Theory and practice of Communism. 426. History of Political Thought: Classical (5) A survey of political thought from the Greek period to the Social Contract theorists. Includes the political thought of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, St. Augustine, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and others. SS428. History of Political Thought: Modern (5) A survey of political thought from Hegel to the present Includes varieties of liberalism and democracy, capitalism, Marxism, socialism, fascism, and contemporary political movements. 442. Conflicts in World Politics (4) The study of selected current conflicts in world politics, i.e. Berlin, Central America, Middle East, Cyprus, etc., to assess their impact on American foreign policy. A maximum of 8 hours will be counted toward the 55 hours required for political science majors and only four hours will be counted toward political science minor requirement. 445. International Organization (4) A study of the League of Nations, the United Nations, the specialized agencies and the regional organizations with special emphasis upon their structures, functions, problems, and prospects, and the conditions affecting their effectiveness. 448. Foreign Policies of Major Powers (5) An examination of national power and contemporary foreign policies of the major powers including the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain, China, France, Germany, India, and Japan. 470. Politics of Administration (3) A study of public administration from a conflict/power perspective rather than authority. A survival course for public managers. 476. The Public Policy Process (4) A flexibly structured course dealing with the process of policy formation and decision making as applied to a variety of policy issues. Instructor approval required. 483. Directed Readings (1-4) A maximum of four hours will be counted toward the Political Science major and only two hours will be counted toward the Political Science minor. 491. Individual Projects and Research (1-10) A student may complete 15 hours credit but not more than 10 hours in any one type of project. A maximum of 10 hours will be counted toward the Political Science major or five hours toward the Political Science minor. Department approval required. 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 course 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. 499. Seminar (2) A study of resources research methodology writing and criticism. Required for Potitical Science majors. Prerequisite: Poise 329 (3). Department approval required. PHILOSOPHY Coordinator: Jock C. Glidden Location : Social Science, Room 266 The philosophy program offers courses in three general areas: 1) Liberal Education, which teaches the ideas of influential past and contemporary thinkers who have sought to understand the world in its most fundamental aspects and our experience of it. These ideas examine the nature of truth, the limits of knowledge, what we count as real, standards of right and wrong, beauty and world religions. 2) Methodology emphasizes methods of sound practical reasoning, deductive logic and language analysis. 3) Application critically analyses non-philosophical disciplines. Thus, the philosophy of science examines the foundation and explanatory value of scientific theories, the philosophy of democracy analyses the value assumptions behind democratic forms of government, while medical ethics seeks to identify the resolve dilemmas arising from conflicts between medical technology and quality of life. PROG RAM: PHILOSOPHY MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in Philosophy courses. • Normally there are no prerequisites for Philosophy unless specified by the instructor. Specific Requirements (27 credit hours): • PHILO 100 Level - take at least 9 credit hours, including Philo HU101. • PHILO 200 Level - take at least 4 credit hours. • PHILO 300 and 400 Levels - take at least 8 credit hours of upper division courses. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 182 183 Continuing Education