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View the current schedule of departmental courses for Spring 2012.
Download the Spring 2012 Schedule.
Note: Undergraduate level courses are numbered below 700
050 Movies and Politics (3.0). Movies often reflect important social and political issues. In this couse we will see a set of movies, discuss them, and put them into social and political context.
051 Plessy v. Ferguson: The Play: (3.0). This course will introduce you to the law, civil rights, Southern history, politics, moral questions, and culture surrounding the 1896 coase of Plessy v. Ferguson, a case that has had an impact on every part of our life in America.
052 Modern Japan (3.0).
053 The Politics of Shakespeare (3.0). Literature quite often provides insight into political life. Issues such as power, justice, equality, and rights have long been illuminated by authors seeking to capture a wide variety of political relationships.
054 The American Worker: Sociology, Politics and History of Labor in the US (3.0). This course will survey a wide range of topics on the American Laborer and the American Worker unions.
055 Democracy and the Civic Ideal (3.0). This course examines the emergence of the increasingly diverse and divided ethnic and racial compositions.
056 American Political Autobiography (3.0). How we think about ourselves as Americans, and how our identities influence our ideas about politics.
057 Politics of Multiculturalism (3.0) This seminar will examine the challenges that religious and ethnic identity groups are posing the principles of liberal democracy, primarily in Europe and North America but increasingly throughout the world.
058 Global Production and Workers Rights: North Carolina, Latin America and East Asia (3.0) This course explores the politics of economic globalization, with a focus on the relationships among trade, multinational corporations and workers’ rights.
060 International Politics and International Terrorism (3.0). This course will address the nature of terror and its use by private individuals and by governments.
061 The United States and Cuba: Making Sense of U. S. Foreign Policy (3.0). This inter-disciplinary seminar is designed for students who wish to learn about Latin America in the disciplines of history and political science.
062 Power Politics (3.0). This course prepares the student for an understanding of influence and the practice of political leadership and persuasion.
063 Social Movements and Political Protest and Violence (3.0). Unconventional collective political behavior: mass movements, riots, demonstrations, revolts and revolution.
064 Sense of US Foreign Policy (3.0). To work in any area that requires a knowledge of inter American relations, diplomatic history, or foreign policy.
065 Pressure and Power: Organized Interest in American Politics (3.0). This course is designed to offer students how political scientist think about political phenomena.
066 The US and the European Union: Partners or Rivals? (3.0). The alliance between America and the European Union is one of the most important political relationships today.
067 Designing Democracy (3.0). Introducing the study of using political institutions as levers of conflict management in ethnically plural, post-conflict national states.
068 Shogun: Politics of the Sword in Early Modern Japan (3.0). Studying politics, culture, language, customs, religion, food, death, the role of women in 1600 Japan.
071 The Politics of Identity: Politics of Race, Ethnicity, Language, Religion, and Gender (3.0). This course explores the concepts of race, ethnicity, language, religion, and gender in a comparative context in order to gain a better understanding of their application in the United States. This course is only open to first year students.
073 Politics and Animal Life (3.0). Humans and animals have always lived together. Increasingly, philosophers question animals’ exclusion from political life. We explore their centrality to political thought and consider important aspects of human-animal relationships today. Finally, we reexamine the claim that animal life is incongruent with political life. Enrollment limited to first year students.
100 Introduction to Government in the United States (3.0). An introductory course designed to explain the basic processes and issues of the American political system.
100H Introduction to Government in the United States (3.0). An introductory course designed to explain the basic processes and issues of the American political system
101 State and Local Government in the United States (3.0). An introductory course on the government, politics, and policies at the state and local levels of the United States Federal system.
130 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3.0). This course highlights the comparative method by seeking to understand differences among diverse states on five continents: UK, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Burma, and Fiji.
131 Political Change and Modernization (3.0). An overview of politics and government in the Third World, emphasizing characteristics, problems, and solutions (successful and otherwise) common to nations making the attempt to modernize.
150 International Relations and World Politics (PWAD 150) (3.0). The analysis of politics among nations.
150H International Relations and World Politics (PWAD 150) (3.0). The analysis of politics among nations.
181 Quantitative Research in Political Science (3.0). An introduction to 1) conceptual foundations of scientific study of politics; 2) research design; 3) descriptive statistics; and 4) inferential statistics. To accomplish these goals, the course employs class lectures, readings, and problem set assignments.
195 Undergraduate Seminar (3.0). A detailed examination of selected topics in the field of political science.
196 Independent Study in Political Science (1.0-3.0). Permission of Director of Undergraduate Studies required. Readings and research under the supervision of a member of the department. Open to political science majors.
197 Internship in Political Science (3). An opportunity to obtain credit for an internship in a government or public service organization. Permission of the director of internships is required before the internship commences. This course is graded pass/fail only and does not count toward the Political Science major.
200 The President, Congress, and Public Policy (3.0). An analysis of the roles and influence of the President, the Congress, and other participants in the making of national policy.
201 Politics of Bureaucracy (3.0). Problems of the public service; internal dynamics of public organizations; acquisition and allocation of public funds; the roles of bureaucracy in relation to public policy, clients, the citizenry, and society.
202 The United States Supreme Court (3.0). Examination of the process of policy making on the Supreme Court. Focuses upon the selection of justices, factors affecting the court's decision making, and the impact of its policies.
206 Ethics, Morality, Individual Liberty, and the Law (3.0). This course introduces students to moral and ethical issues that arise when individual rights conflict with the law and the central role race plays in American society's response. (3.0).
206H [047H] Ethics, Morality, Individual Liberty, and the Law (3.0). This course introduces students to moral and ethical issues that arise when individual rights conflict with the law and the central role race plays in American society's response.
207 The Politics of Organized Interests (3.0). This course examines how interests organize themselves, enter and then interact within interest communities, and seek to influence government policy through electoral activity and lobbying legislators, executives, and courts.
208 Political Parties and Elections (3.0). An analysis of the dynamics of party alignment, realignment, and of nomination and election to public office in American national government.
209 Analyzing Public Opinion (3.0). A study of forces affecting public opinion and its expression in various political activities. Emphasis on gathering and analyzing opinion data. Course may be taught in the computer classroom.
209H Analyzing Public Opinion (3.0). A study of forces affecting public opinion and its expression in various political activities. Emphasis on gathering and analyzing opinion data. Course may be taught in the computer classroom.
210 Global Issues in the Twentieth Century (ANTH 210, GEOG 210, HIST 210, INTS 210) (3.0). Survey of international social, political, and cultural patterns, in selected societies of Africa, Asia, America, and Europe, stressing comparative analysis of twentieth-century conflicts and change in different historical contexts.
214 Practicum in State Government (3.0). Designed to give students experience in the legislative or executive branches of state government. The course will provide the structure for an in-depth study of several contemporary issues facing state government. This course is graded pass/fail only and does not count toward the Political Science major.
215 Political Psychology: An Introduction (3.0). Findings of the behavioral sciences are examined on: human nature, community, political socialization, alienation, mass movements, belief systems and personality in politics.
216 Constitutional Democracy (3.0). Examines the theory and practice of constitutional democracy, including the process of constitution writing, constitutional maintenance, and constitutional change, with special emphasis on the U.S. Constitution.
217 Women and Politics (WMST 217) (3.0). A comparison of men and women as political actors at the mass and elite level in America. Topics considered include: the ???”gender gap,”??? the women's movement, abortion, and the ERA.
218 Politics of Sexuality (WMST 218) (3.0). Examines the role of lesbians, gays, and bisexuals as political actors in the United States, both as individuals and collectively as a social movement.
219 Violence Against Women: The Legal Perspective (WMST 219) (3.0). This course examines violence against women by examining theories, causes, and contributing factors surrounding violence against women.
226 Government and Politics of East Asia (ASIA 226) (3.0). The indigenous political ideas and institutions of East Asia and Western influence on Asian government and politics with emphasis upon the political evolution and contemporary governments of Japan, China, and Vietnam.
230 Democracy and Citizenship (3.0). An introduction to the life of the citizen in modern democracies: conceptions of citizenship, patriotism, political identities, tolerance, conceptions of rights and duties, civic engagement, civility, discussing public affairs, and democratization.
230H Democracy and Citizenship (3.0). An introduction to the life of the citizen in modern democracies: conceptions of citizenship, patriotism, political identities, tolerance, conceptions of rights and duties, civic engagement, civility, discussing public affairs, and democratization
231 Latin America and the United States in World Politics (PWAD 231) (3.0). A survey of the events, institutions, and issues that have dominated relations between Latin America and the United States.
232 Politics in England (3.0). An introduction to contemporary English politics emphasizing the political battle between Socialist and Conservative ideologies.
232H Politics in England (3.0). An introduction to contemporary English politics emphasizing the political battle between Socialist and Conservative ideologies.
235 Politics of the Soviet Union and its SuccessorStates (3.0).(RUES 699) Factors and forces that explain the rise and demise of the Soviet political system and consideration of emerging new political configurations in the area.
235H Politics of the Soviet Union and its SuccessorStates (3.0).(RUES 699) Factors and forces that explain the rise and demise of the Soviet political system and consideration of emerging new political configurations in the area.
236 Politics of East-Central Europe (3.0). Examines contemporary politics in East-Central Europe by looking at the communist period, the 1989 revolutions, and the political, economic, and social transformations underway in the area.
236H Politics of East-Central Europe (3.0). Examines contemporary politics in East-Central Europe by looking at the communist period, the 1989 revolutions, and the political, economic, and social transformations underway in the area.
238 Contemporary Latin American Politics (3.0). An introduction to contemporary political conditions in Latin America, including consideration of leading theoretical explanations. Country emphasis varies with instructor.
238H Contemporary Latin American Politics (3.0). An introduction to contemporary political conditions in Latin America, including consideration of leading theoretical explanations. Country emphasis varies with instructor.
239 Introduction to European Government (3.0). A treatment of the political institutions and processes of Western European democracies, with special attention to France, Germany, England, and Italy.
239H Introduction to European Government (3.0). A treatment of the political institutions and processes of Western European democracies, with special attention to France, Germany, England, and Italy.
241 Contemporary Africa (3.0). Examines the development and operation of the political systems of contemporary Africa, emphasizing the period since independence and giving primary attention to sub-Saharan Africa.
241H Contemporary Africa (3.0). Examines the development and operation of the political systems of contemporary Africa, emphasizing the period since independence and giving primary attention to sub-Saharan Africa.
250 Asia and World Affairs (ASIA 250, PWAD 250) (3.0). A survey of relations between the United States and major Asian powers: China, the USSR, and Japan.
252 International Organizations and Global Issues (PWAD 252) (3.0). Examines international organizations and their relationships with and impact upon international politics, international law, and selected global issues.
253 Problems in World Order (PWAD 253) (3.0). An examination of selected topics in international relations, such as security and defense, international integration, and North-South relations.
254 International Environmental Politics (ENST 254) (3.0). Covers the relationship between widespread environmental events and conditions and the cross-border political and economic activity of nations and people. Historical cases examined will be scattered across time and space, but contemporary cases will be the most prevalent.
255 Great Decisions (2.0). Major issues of contemporary international relations, in conjunction with the Great Decisions lecture series. May be repeated for credit once unless credit has already been received for INTS 393. May not be taken in the same semester as INTS 393.
256 Defense Policy and National Security (3.0). National defense policy, including strategy, weapons systems,, and the bureaucracies/organizations that deal with them. Lectures and discussion sections.
257 Society and Culture in Postwar Germany (GERM 257, HIST 257, SOCI 257) (3.0). See GERM 257 for description.
259 Evolution of the International System (PWAD 259) (3.0). An examination of changes in the nature of the international system from about 1870 to the present, emphasizing changing patterns of alliance politics and crisis behavior.
260 Crisis and Change in Russia and East Europe (PWAD 260, RUES 260, SOCI 260) (3.0). See RUES 260 description.
265 Feminism and Political Theory (WMST 265) (3.0). Introduction to feminist theory and its implications for the study and practice of political theory. Topics: Women in feminist critiques of the western political tradition, schools of feminist political theory.
270 Classical Political Thought (3.0). Survey designed to introduce students to major political thinkers and ideas of the ancient world and of the medieval period.
270H Classical Political Thought (3.0). Survey designed to introduce students to major political thinkers and ideas of the ancient world and of the medieval period
271 Modern Political Thought (3.0). Survey course designed to introduce students to major political thinkers and schools of thought dating roughly from the sixteenth century to the present.
271H Modern Political Thought (3.0). Survey course designed to introduce students to major political thinkers and schools of thought dating roughly from the sixteenth century to the present.
272 The Ethics of Peace, War, and Defense (PHIL 272, PWAD 272) (3.0). The legitimacy of states; just war theory; pacifism; the ethics of revolution; terrorism; problems of war in an age of weapons of mass destruction; the moral conditions of peace.
273 Social and Economic Justice (SOCI 273) (3.0). Covers theory and practice of social and economic justice, including analyses of racial-gender-sexual-class-national and other forms of justice, the history of influential movements for justice, and strategies of contemporary struggles.
274 African American Political Thought (3.0). A consideration of the political thought of African Americans, particularly within the context of the broader spectrum of American political thought, and both as reaction and contribution to that thought.
276 Major Issues in Political Theory (3.0). An examination of major issues in political thought, including: equality; obedience; violence and nonviolence; justice; forms of social, economic and political life; liberty; and human nature and politics.
276H Major Issues in Political Theory (3.0). An examination of major issues in political thought, including: equality; obedience; violence and nonviolence; justice; forms of social, economic and political life; liberty; and human nature and politics.
280 American Political Thought (3.0). A survey course in American political ideas from the seventeenth century to the present, with emphasis on the role of politics, society, and economy in American thought.
280H American Political Thought (3.0). A survey course in American political ideas from the seventeenth century to the present, with emphasis on the role of politics, society, and economy in American thought.
288 Strategy and Politics (3.0). Offers an introduction to positive political theory, the application of rational choice analysis (or economic models) to the study of political phenomena. Topics include social choice theory, legislative voting, problems of cooperation and collective action, and public choice theory. Encourages students to think about politics from a critical vantage point.
289 Strategy and International Relations (3.0). Introduction to the study of strategic decision making in international relations, with an emphasis on the application of basic game theoretic models. Incorporates in-class simulations of international relations scenarios.
295 Domestic Policy Seminar (PLCY 295) (3.0). See PLCY 325295 for description.
384 Introduction to Philosophy, Political Science, Eonomics (ECON 384, PHIL 384) (3.0). See PHIL 384 for description.
400 Executive Politics (3.0). This course explores how presidents select policy options, how they decide timing, what shapes their congressional support, and how they build successful coalitions.
401 Political Economy I: The Domestic System (3.0). Problems of the national government in managing capitalist development and economic growth; political constraints; patterns of conflict among domestic actors.
404 Research in Urban Politics (3.0). Prerequisites, POLI 100 and eitherOR POLI 101 or POLI 043. Examines contemporary research programs on urban politics conducted by political scientists. These topics will be examined both in terms of substantive findings and research methodology.
405 North Carolina Politics and Public Policy (3.0). An intensive study of politics, government, and public policy in the state of North Carolina. Emphasis is placed on student research projects, with a major paper the main requirement.
407 Health Politics and Policy (3.0). An analysis of health care policy in the United States with selective comparisons from health care systems in other developed democratic societies.
408 Business Government Relations (3.0). Explores the nonmarket environment of firms and policymakers. Topics include the media, lobbying, antitrust, regulation, product safety, international trade, globalization, and corporate ethics. Emphasis on class discussion and presentation.
409 Mock Constitutional Convention (3.0). Students employ their understanding of political philosophy and practical politics to write a new Constitution for the United States. Emphasis is on creative blending theory and practice.
410 The Constitution of the United States (3.0). A study of the fundamental principles of constitutional interpretation and practice in the United States by means of lectures, textbooks, and cases. Emphasis will be on the political context surrounding and the impact following Supreme Court decisions.
411 Civil Liberties under the Constitution (3.0). An analysis of the complex political problems created by the expansion of protection for individual liberties in the United States. Emphasis will be on contemporary problems with some supplemental historical background.
412 United States National Elections (3.0). Course studies United States Presidential and Congressional elections. Emphasis on individual vote, changing party strengths, and the relation of outcomes to policy.
414 The Adversary System (3.0). An overview of the theories, problems, and practices of police, courts, and corrections, and the values underlying our adversary system, especially insofar as constitutional principles, judicial integrity, and racial discrimination.
415 Criminal Law (3.0). This course is concerned with the traditional substantive criminal law: crime; defenses and excuses to criminal liability; issues of morality attached to criminal law; constitutional limitations on punishments.
416 Constitutional Policies and the Judicial Process (PWAD 416) (3.0). Analysis of the structure and functions of judicial systems emphasizing the organization, administration, and politics of judicial bureaucracies and roles of judges, juries, counsel, litigants, and interested groups in adjudication processes.
417 Advanced Political Psychology (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI215, 216, or 697. Examines in greater depth issues in the field of political psychology, including conflict and conflict resolution, socialization, attitude formation, mass movements, leader-follower relationships, and psychobiography.
418 Mass Media and American Politics (3.0). Prerequisites, junior-senior standing and POLI 100. Examination of the role, behavior, and influence on the mass media in American politics.
419 Race and Politics in the Contemporary U.S (3.0). This course surveys the vast literature on race and politics in the contemporary United States. It examines the complex relationship between racial and ethnic identity and political outcomes in the United States. It explores broad political science concepts in the context of racial and ethnic groups. Prerequisite: junior or senior status.
419H Race and Politics in the Contemporary U.S (3.0). This course surveys the vast literature on race and politics in the contemporary United States. It examines the complex relationship between racial and ethnic identity and political outcomes in the United States. It explores broad political science concepts in the context of racial and ethnic groups. Prerequisite: junior or senior status.
420 Legislative Politics (3.0). Examines the politics of the U.S. Congress. Emphasis on representation, the legislative process, and policymaking.
424 Legislative Procedure in Congress (3.0). Examines legislative procedure in Congress. Requires active participation in a Model Congress.
430 European Politics (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 239. Active participation of students in a research project on career motives and ethical principles in European countries.
430H European Politics (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 239. Active participation of students in a research project on career motives and ethical principles in European countries
432 Tolerance in Liberal States (3.0). Prerequisites, POLI 100, POLI 239. This course will examine the theory and practice of comaparative tolerance in the United States and Europe, with particular attention to Great Britain and France.
433 Politics of the European Union (INTS 433) (3.0). Prerequisite, two prior courses in political science or international studies. Examines the politics and political economy of institutional change and policy making in the European Union in comparative perspective.
434 Politics of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 238 or permission of instructor. The analysis of politics in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
435 Democracy and Development in Latin America (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 238 or permission of instructor. The analysis of central issues of democracy and development in Latin America.
435H Democracy and Development in Latin America (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 238 or permission of instructor. The analysis of central issues of democracy and development in Latin America.3.0).
436 Democracy and Development in Latin America (Spanish) (3.0). Prerequisites, POLI 238 and SPAN 101-SPAN 204 or equivalent intermediate-level language knowledge; or permission of instructor. The analysis of central issues of democracy and development in Latin America.
437 African Politics and Society (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 241131 or POLI 131241, or AFRI 101. Comparative analysis of state-society relations in selected post-colonial African countries.
438 Democracy and International Institutions in an Undivided Europe (INTS 438) (3.0). Explores the collapse of communist rule in 1989, and the reaction of international institutions to the challenges of democratization, economic transition, ethnic conflict and European integration in an Undivided Europe.
439 Comparative European Societies (SOCI 439) (3.0). Examination of commonalities and differences of European societies and of the tensions and difficulties attending the European integration process.
440 Government and Politics in Japan (ASIA 440) (3.0). Examines the Japanese political process in the period since World War II with emphasis on popular culture and behavior, and on governmental policy making in both domestic and foreign affairs. Previous course work on East Asia recommended but not required.
442 International Political Economy (3.0). Prerequisites, POLI 150 and ECON 101. Theories of international political economy; major trends in international economic relations; selected contemporary policy issues.
443 American Foreign Policy: Formulation and Conduct (PWAD 443) (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 150 or permission of the instructor. The role of Congress, the press, public opinion, the President, the Secretary and the Department of State, the military, and the intelligence community in making American foreign policy. Emphasis is placed on the impact of the bureaucratic process on the content of foreign policy.
446 Defense Policy and National Security (AERO 446, PWAD 446) (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 150 or permission of instructor. A study of national defense policy as affected by the constitutional and political setting, as well as its relation to foreign policy. Some attention to strategic doctrine.
447 Theory of War (PWAD 447) (3.0). Examines the nature, purposes, and conduct of war. Emphasizes interaction between political and military phenomena; introduces the study of strategy and its relationship to domestic and international politics.
449 Human Rights and International Criminal Law (3.0). This course examines international efforts to punish genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. The evolution of international criminal law, jurisdiction, remedies, problems, alternatives, and recent case studies is included.
450 Contemporary Inter-American Relations (PWAD 450) (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 238 and/or POLI 231/ or PWAD 231. A comprehensive analysis of hemispheric international relations and foreign policies of individual Latin American nations.
450H Contemporary Inter-American Relations (PWAD 450) (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 238 and/or POLI 231 or PWAD 231. A comprehensive analysis of hemispheric international relations and foreign policies of individual Latin American nations.
451 International Communications and Comparative Journalism (3.0). Prerequisites, six semester hours of upper-division courses in international relations or recent European history.
456 Contemporary International Relations of the United States (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 150 or permission of instructor. A study of selected United States foreign policy problems since World War II; analysis of the process of policy formulation, and the impact of the external environment and domestic policies on the White House and Department of State.
457 International Conflict Processes (3.0). Prerequisite, POLI 150 or permission of instructor. Analysis of international conflict and the causal mechanisms that drive or prevent conflict. Emphasis is on the conditions and processes of conflict and cooperation between nations.
458 International Conflict Management and Resolution (3.0). Prerequisite: POLI 150. Examines the management and resolution of international and civil wars.
459 The United States and Russia (3.0). A comparative inquiry into contrasting cultures, values, attitudes, and behavior patterns: Why can't and why don't the Russians want to be like Americans.
470 Social and Political Philosophy (3.0). An examination of the logic of social and political thought with an analysis of such concepts as society, state, power, authority, freedom, social and political obligation, law, rights.
471 Recent Contemporary Political Thought (3.0). Survey of the historical foundations, central tenets, and political consequences of prominent twentieth century political theories. Topics include: contemporary liberalism and Marxism, fascism, theories of development populism, feminism.
471H Recent Contemporary Political Thought. (3.0). Survey of the historical foundations, central tenets, and political consequences of prominent twentieth century political theories. Topics include: contemporary liberalism and Marxism, fascism, theories of development populism, feminism.
472 Problems of Modern Democratic Theory (3.0). Major problem areas in democratic theory including definitions, presuppositions, and justifications of democracy, liberty, equality, minority rights, public interest, participation, dissent and civil disobedience.
475 Marxism and Socialism (3.0). A consideration of the political thought of major Marxist and socialist schools, including Marxism, Leninism, contemporary Democratic and Revolutionary socialism - with reference to Utopian socialism, and recent controversies on the left.
477 Advanced Feminist Political Theory (WMST 477) (3.0). Prerequisites POLI/WMST 265. Examines in greater depth and complexity current issues in feminist political theory. Topics: theories of subjectivity and solidarity; feminist poststructuralist and post Marxist thinking; gender in the public sphere.
691 Honors Course (3.0). Permission of instructor required. Required of all students in the Honors Program in Political Science.
692 Honors Course (3.0). Permission of instructor required. Required of all students in the Honors Program in Political Science.
697 Theory and Practice of Representative Government (3.0). Theories of representative government with special emphasis upon those derived from modern social choice theory.
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