GOVT International Relations Theory Credits: 3 (NR)

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1 GOVT International Relations Theory Advanced inquiry into international relations. Studies theories, concepts of international relations, and major forces and issues in international politics. Prerequisite(s): GOVT 132 or 133. GOVT Classical Western Political Theory Lectures, discussions of developments in Western tradition of political thought from time of Greek city-state to late medieval Christendom. Topics include nature and purpose of politics, relationship between individual and state, political significance of religion and tradition, and concept of natural law. Prerequisite(s): GOVT 101, or 3 credits of philosophy. GOVT Modern Western Political Theory Lectures, discussions of developments in Western tradition of political thought from Renaissance to mid-19th century. Topics include rise of individualism in political theory, early developments in social contact theory, theories of radical popular sovereignty, and early criticisms of liberal theory. Equivalent to PHIL 324 Prerequisite(s): GOVT 101, or 3 credits of philosophy.

2 GOVT Contemporary Western Political Theory Credits: 3 (RT) Lectures, discussions of developments in Western tradition of political thought from mid-19th century to today. Different sections focus on various political theories that have been influential during this period, such as liberal, libertarian, conservative, communitarian, Marxist, feminist, and postmodern thought. Equivalent to PHIL 327 Prerequisite(s): GOVT 101, or 3 credits of philosophy. Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits when topic is different. GOVT Non-Western Political Theory Theory and history of political community, governance, and development as understood by various non-western societies, including China, Japan, India, Africa, and Islamic World; relations to Western tradition; methodology of studying other cultures; postcolonial theories; and cultural politics on contemporary globalization. Prerequisite(s): GOVT 101 or 133. Notes: Fulfills the college requirement in non-western culture.

3 GOVT Issues in Political Theories and Values Credits: 1-3 (RT) Studies special issues relevant to theoretical and value aspects of government and politics. Topics announced in advance. Examples include ethics and politics, ethics and environmental policy, changing perspectives on civil rights and liberties, religion and politics, and changing views of public space. Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits when topic is different with permission of department. GOVT American Political Thought Major political values and theories in America from formation of American republic to present. Covers changes in American political values in crisis periods and contemporary American political theory including pluralism, elite theories of democracy, and empirical political theory. Prerequisite(s): GOVT 103 GOVT Contemporary Political Ideologies Studies political ideologies that shape values, beliefs, and actions of contemporary regimes and political movements. Topics include liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, and fascism in theory and contemporary practice; and totalitarianism and nationalism in postindustrial and developing societies.

4 GOVT Constitutional Interpretation Examines Supreme Court s interpretation of constitutional powers of Congress, presidency, and judiciary. Includes examination of major decisions concerning state regulation, taxation, and interstate relations. Prerequisite(s): GOVT 103. GOVT Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties Studies First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, assembly, association, and religion; right to privacy; and Fourteenth Amendment equal protection. Prerequisite(s): GOVT 103. GOVT Constitutional Law: Criminal Process and Rights Studies constitutional law pertaining to rights of criminally accused from stages of investigations and evidence through attorney, trial, and punishment stages at federal and state levels. Prerequisite(s): GOVT 103.

5 GOVT Feminist Political Thought Explores feminist political thought in historical context. Topics include feminist political movements, feminist critiques of political philosophy, and feminist contributions to political theory. Prerequisite(s): GOVT 101, WMST 200, 3 credits of philosophy, or permission of instructor. GOVT Advanced Democratic Theory Explores various theoretical approaches to nature and justification of democracy. Topics may include liberal, communitarian, pluralist, and deliberative theories and their critics; constitutionalism; role of markets; and transnational democracy. Equivalent to PHIL 428 Prerequisite(s): GOVT 101 or one course in philosophy GOVT International Law and Organization Nature, sources, and subject of law of nations; law and individual; territorial questions; nature, sources, and functions of international organizations; international transactions and organizations; war and present; and future status of international law. Prerequisite(s): GOVT 132, 133.

6 GOVT Faith and Reason in the Making of the Modern Mind Credits: 3 Investigates the interlocking claims of religious faith and human reason in Western culture, from Biblical times to the present. First covers tightly focused reading assignments in theology and philosophy, and second covers particular case studies, from Galileo to the Intelligent Design debate. GOVT Millennialism and Philosophies of History in Western Culture Credits: 3 Is there purpose in human history? Are we really going anywhere as humanity moves through time? This seminar studies major patterns by which thinkers in the West have discerned meaning in humanity s temporal existence. Extends from the Jewish roots of historical understanding, through Christian millennialism, to contemporary naturalism. GOVT Christianity, Secularism, and Democracy Credits: 3 Examines the evolving relationship between religion and the American political order, from the Reformation to George W. Bush.