Political Science Courses [001-141]

[001-141] [142-172] [173-199]

Political Science courses, with the exception of POLS 001, are not open to freshman students. POLS 001 will satisfy divisional studies requirements B.

POLS 001. Introduction to Political Science. 3 crs. Introduction to the basic concepts and substantive divisions of the field of political science.

POLS 002. Introduction to Research in Political Science. 3 crs. Introduction to the various methods and approaches to the analysis of political phenomena used in the field of political science. Prerequisite: POLS 001.

POLS 003. Introduction to Comparative Politics. 3 crs. Provides a basic knowledge of the functions of government as a social institution by using a comparative approach. Prerequisite: POLS 001 or POLS 010.

POLS 004. Introduction to Political Theory. 3 crs. Examination of theoretical approaches to the study of politics and an analytical introduction to the basic political concepts in their historical context.

POLS 005. Introduction to African Politics. 3 crs. Survey of certain concepts of African society as they relate to contemporary political institutions in Africa and a historical view of recent political developments before and after independence.

POLS 006. Pan-Africanism. 3 crs. Comparative analysis of political behavior in black communities. Satifies Afro-American studies requirement.

POLS 007. Introduction to Black Politics. 3 crs. A general overview of black politics involving (1) a historical analysis of the black political experience, (2) economic and cultural aspects of the black experience, (3) black ideology and theory, (4) measurements of black political power, (5) leadership in black communities and organizations, (6) black political movements, (7) legal aspects of black politics, (8) black political behavior, and (9) critique of the methods of studying black politics.

POLS 008. Introduction to Political Economy. 3 crs. Focuses on the interrelationship between the political process and the economic process, involving the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Offers a discussion of the basic theoretical approaches that attempt to explain this interrelationship both within and between societies divided into classes, and ethnic or religious groups.

POLS 010. The National Government of the United States. 3 crs. Introduction to the origins, development, and organization of the U.S. government.

POLS 011. State and Local Government. 3 crs. Examination of the role and functions of state and local government in the U.S. federal system.

POLS 084, 085. Directed Reading in Honors for Sophomores. 1 cr. ea. semester. (For Honors Program students.)

POLS 088, 089. Directed Reading in Honors for Juniors. 1 cr. ea. semester. (For Honors Program students.)

POLS 092, 093. Senior Departmental Honors. 3 crs. ea. semester. (For Honors Program students.)

POLS 125. Politics of Emerging Nations. 3 crs. Survey of the political process in the non-Western world designed to test theories projecting the impact of modernization on governmental structure. Prerequisite: POLS 001.

POLS 128. International Relations. 3 crs. Introduction to the basic problems of international relations arising out of the power competition of states, and to the methods for the settlement of international disputes. Prerequisites: POLS 001 and POLS 003.

POLS 140. American Political Parties. 3 crs. Consideration of the operation of parties under the American system of government. Prerequisite: POLS 010.

POLS 141. American Public Opinion and Pressure Groups. 3 crs. Examination of public opinion and its effect on political action, with emphasis on opinion formation and measurements, propaganda, and pressure group aims and activities. Prerequisite: POLS 001 or POLS 010.