POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Science

POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Science POLISCI 101 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE... Introduction to Political Science introduces students to the specialties within political science, outlines the academic emphases within the major and associated requirements, and explores public and private sector opportunities in the field of political science. PREREQ: POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR OR MINOR OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR #3351 Section 01 [units: 1] NOTE: This is a one credit class for Political Science majors. It does not meet the prerequisite for upper division Political Science classes. The first class meeting is Monday, January 26, 2015, and the class will meet on 10 Mondays throughout the semester. 01/20-05/19 M 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM HY0324 Jolly Emrey POLISCI 141 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (GS)... An introductory course covering the history, structure and functioning of American national government and its relation to state and local government. #3415 Section 01 [units: 3] Gen Ed Social Science (GEGS) 01/20-05/19 MWF 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM HY0324 Jonah J Ralston #3416 Section 02 [units: 3] Gen Ed Social Science (GEGS) 01/20-05/19 TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM HY0320 John W Eyster POLISCI 217 ETHNIC POLITICS (DV)(GS)... The central concern of this course is to provide the student an awareness of the political development of racial and ethnic minorities in today's political arena. It will compare and contrast the development of the white ethnic communities of the 19th and 20th centuries with our modern day racial and ethnic minorities. (Offered jointly with race & ethnic cultures). #3417 Section 01 [units: 3] GE Social Science & U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (GSDV) 01/20-05/19 MWF 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM HY0320 Larry Anderson #3418 Section 02 [units: 3] GE Social Science & U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (GSDV) 01/20-05/19 TR 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM HY0320 Dominique A Walsh #3419 Section 03 [units: 3] GE Social Science & U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (GSDV) 01/20-05/19 MWF 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM HY0320 Larry Anderson #3420 Section 04 [units: 3] GE Social Science & U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (GSDV) 01/20-05/19 TR 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM HY0320 John W Eyster POLISCI 240 LAW AND SOCIETY (GS)... The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the development of law and legal practices from a political science perspective. Special emphasis will be paid to the political factors in our society that shape law. The manner in which law affects the politics of our society will also be stressed. #3421 Section 01 [units: 3] Gen Ed Social Science (GEGS) 01/20-05/19 MW 06:30 PM - 07:45 PM HH1314 Patrick A Callahan POLISCI 250 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY (GS)... An introduction to Western political thought, the role of ideology in politics, and perennial questions in political philosophy. #3422 Section 01 [units: 3] Gen Ed Social Science (GEGS) 01/20-05/19 TR 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM HY0324 Edward W Gimbel POLISCI 255 INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS (GS)... This course compares the political systems of five or six countries, reflecting the range of political institutions and political behavior around the world. Students will learn to develop explanations for similarities and differences in the political life of countries around the world, e.g. why are some countries democratic and others authoritarian? #3423 Section 01 [units: 3] Gen Ed Social Science (GEGS) 01/20-05/19 TR 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM HY0322 Jane F Gottlick #4327 Section 02 [units: 3] Gen Ed Social Science (GEGS) NOTE: Restricted to students in the PIE program at Baraboo High School. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged OFF CAMPUS Jane F Gottlick PIE PROGRAM 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged OFF CAMPUS Steve Argo PIE PROGRAM POLISCI 301 POLITICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODS... An introduction to basic research methods in political science. Topics will include various data collection and analysis techniques on the U.S. Presidency, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court, political socialization, political parties, interest groups, civil violence, rebellion, and revolution. Students will obtain "hands-on" experience with computer software designed specifically for political science and the social sciences. This is not a statistics course, and no previous knowledge of statistical methods is assumed. #3424 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 MW 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM HY0324 Jonah J Ralston POLISCI 302 WRITING IN POLITICAL SCIENCE... This course will allow students to improve their analytical and writing skills through various writing assignments involving different formats. Some of the assignments will involve multiple drafts, based on peer and instructor feedback. PREREQ: POLISCI 301 #3425 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 TR 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM HH1317 Susan M Johnson POLISCI 318 THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY... Analysis and discussion of the various roles of the President regarding his constitutional status and powers, nomination and election, administrative responsibilities, legislative and political leadership, and his role in the conduct of foreign relations. #3426 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 TR 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM HY0324 Dominique A Walsh Spring 2015 UWW Class Listing > LS > Political Science -- Page 1 / 5

POLISCI 321 AMERICAN INTEREST GROUP POLITICS... This course will examine the interest group system in the United States by examining the history, roles, strategies, successes, and failures of interest groups in the American political system. #3427 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A short while before class, information will be sent to each 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED Dominique A Walsh POLISCI 330 PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS... A systematic introduction to the study of public policy issues through a public policy/issue analysis and problem solving approach. It will also examine and explore other analytical models and approaches in the study of public problems and policy issues. #3428 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 T 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM HY0322 Craig G Heatwole POLISCI 343 US ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY... This course will explore opportunities and constraints in the development of environmental policy in the United States. #3429 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 MW 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM HY0324 Jonah J Ralston POLISCI 345 FEDERALISM... This course offers a critical and comparative exploration of orgins, operation, and significance of federalism in a variety of countries. #3430 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 MW 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM HY0320 Larry Anderson POLISCI 351 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS... An introductory survey of political relations among nation-states, including the topics of war and peace, nationalism, elements of national power, conventional and nuclear weaponry, diplomacy, economic interdependence, the Third World, and international and regional organizations. #3431 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 MW 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM HY0322 F Peter Wagner POLISCI 365 BLACK POLITICAL AND SOCIAL THOUGHT (DV)... This course will utilize a Pan-African approach to provide an organized and systematic pattern of social and political ideologies/thought put forth by Black publicists and theorists concerning the organization of their society. As such, it will survey the principal personalities and major protest movements that have emerged in the Diaspora African Community, as well as pay special attention to selected African ideologies and personalities involved in shaping Black political and social thought. PREREQ: AFRIAMR 100 OR POLISCI 141 OR RACEETH 217 OR POLISCI 217 OR POLISCI 250 #3489 Section 01 [units: 3] U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (DV) 01/20-05/19 MW 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM HY0322 Paul G Adogamhe POLISCI 413 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW... A study of judicial review, its meaning and nature. The development of constitutional relationships between the national government and the states as well as among the branches of the national government is considered. #3432 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM HH1317 Jolly Emrey POLISCI 415 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE CONSTITUTION... This course examines the role of the major participants in the criminal justice systemdefendants, police, prosecutions, courts, and corrections-and the development of constitutional law regulating their behavior. #3433 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 TR 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM HH1317 John F Kozlowicz POLISCI 418 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING... The purpose of this course is to introduce students to research and writing in the field of public law. Students will learn how to use a variety of legal resource materials and how to cite the materials appropriately. Students will also demonstrate a mastery of these skills by completing homework assignments and by writing two major papers. #3434 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 TR 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM HY0320 Jolly Emrey POLISCI 419 THE JUDICIAL PROCESS... A study of the American judicial system as a part of the larger framework of the political, social and economic systems of the nation. Emphasis will be on topics such as the judicial role, judicial organization and jurisdiction, judicial power, and the decisional process rather than legal cases. #3435 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A short while before class, information will be sent to each 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED John F Kozlowicz Spring 2015 UWW Class Listing > LS > Political Science -- Page 2 / 5

POLISCI 420 AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT... A study of the fundamental political ideas of America and the political philosophers who espoused them from colonial times to the present. #3436 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM HY0324 Edward W Gimbel POLISCI 421 PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION... A critical study of problems of public personnel, with particular emphasis on the process of recruiting and managing people in the public services. #3437 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A short while before class, information will be sent to each 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED Xia Li Lollar POLISCI 457 AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY... An analysis of the forces and institutions involved in the establishment of American foreign policies. Emphasis is placed on the effect of the growth of American power and responsibility upon the development of foreign policies. #3438 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 MW 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM HY0322 F Peter Wagner POLISCI 461 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF AFRICA... The course will critically analyze the political events, major problems, processes and trends in Sub-Saharan African politics and society. It will also attempt to examine the prospects for economic development and democracy in contemporary Africa. Some African countries will be selected for special attention. #3439 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 M 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM HY0322 Paul G Adogamhe POLISCI 462 SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY... Provides students with the analysis and critical understanding of the policy issues surrounding historical and current social welfare programs, of new social welfare issues and of policy decisions that lead to changes in programming. Community organization, as an intervention approach, will be explored. #4173 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 M 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM WH3013 Marc Herstand #4174 Section 02 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 T 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM WH1012 Amy L Herbst POLISCI 463 PEACE STUDIES: CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT... The course will critically analyze the political events, major problems, processes and trends in international and regional conflicts. It will examine the prospect for peaceful negotiation among states and international organizations to solve international crises. #3440 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A short while before class, information will be sent to each 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED Zohreh Ghavamshahidi POLISCI 464 WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS... This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study and analyze international relations from a multi-disciplinary perspective. It will examine current understandings of the causes, processes and structures of international relations, violent conflict, as well as resolution of those conflicts and peace within the context of Feminist theories. The goal is to examine the role of women in international relations, international security, conflict and peace through different approaches to the study of conflict and how it is understood. The course will consider both the strength and limitations of various disciplinary approaches. The traditional approaches to international relations, international security, international conflict and peace reflect viewpoints consistent with masculine perspectives on power and security. The goal is to consider how the limitations of the approaches can be effectively challenged and what alternatives might be offered. Themes for discussion will include gender, race, ethnicity, nationalism, state, community, conflict and peace. OR 3 UNITS OF WOMEN STUDIES #3517 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 MW 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM WH1012 Ellie C Schemenauer POLISCI 471 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST... An intense investigation of the social, economic, and political conditions of Islamic, Arab and non-arab countries of the Middle East. Topics include basic tenets of Islam: political culture, formation of nation states, political systems (monarchies and republics), consequences of political development and modernization, and the role of the Middle East in international politics. #3441 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A short while before class, information will be sent to each student's UWW email address. Required additional course fee of $150 will be assessed for this class. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED Zohreh Ghavamshahidi POLISCI 489 SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION... A study of the complex aspects of administrative organization, behavior and decision-making in the area of public policy through the examination of a variety of pertinent cases. PREREQ: POLISCI 320 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR #3442 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 R 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM HY0322 Craig G Heatwole Spring 2015 UWW Class Listing > LS > Political Science -- Page 3 / 5

POLISCI 491 TRAVEL STUDY... Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques. #2908 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: Class sessions will be announced by the course faculty member(s). Students will also participate in the Dept. faculty-led international component of the course scheduled for China from May 24rd to June 13th, 2015. Contact the Center for Global Education (email: studyabroad@uww.edu), the course faculty, or the web www.uww.edu/international for a program application; contact Professor Baocheng Han (hanb@uww.edu) or Professor Xia Lollar (llolarx@uww.edu) for academic requirements or for more information about the course. Applications are due to the Center for Global Education on or before Friday, December 5, 2014. Shortly after course registration, an initial billing based on most of the estimated Travel Study Program Course fee, as noted on the course application, will be charged to the student s account. A second billing will occur once the travel Study Program fee has been officially determined less the amount already billed initially. Travel study registration is not available via WINS registration. Travel study participants may not add or drop a travel study course via WINS once it has been added to their academic schedule. Failure to abide by the add/drop provisions of the Travel Study Program could result in severe financial penalties. Students are advised to refer to the Travel Study Application and Student Contract for more information. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Xia Li Lollar EXPLORING CHINA 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Baocheng Han EXPLORING CHINA POLISCI 493 INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE... Study and work with a government unit or in some area of public affairs under the direction of a faculty supervisor. Students will have the opportunity to combine academic learning with practical experience in government and politics. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits in major/degree. #3490 Section 01 [units: 1-12] Dept. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Susan M Johnson POLISCI 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY... Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits in major/degree. Department required. #3492 Section 01 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Paul G Adogamhe #3493 Section 02 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Larry Anderson #3494 Section 03 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Jolly Emrey #3495 Section 04 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Zohreh Ghavamshahidi #3496 Section 05 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Edward W Gimbel #3498 Section 06 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Anne W Hamilton #3499 Section 07 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Susan M Johnson #3500 Section 08 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Xia Li Lollar #3501 Section 09 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Jonah J Ralston #3502 Section 10 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged F Peter Wagner #3506 Section 11 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/20-05/19 W 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM HY0322 Anne W Hamilton Model UN 01/20-05/19 W 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM HY0322 Jane F Gottlick Model UN #3655 Section 12X [units: 1-3] 01/20-05/19 W 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM HH1307 Susan M Johnson Legal Eagles: Mock Trial 01/20-05/19 W 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM HH1307 Jolly Emrey Legal Eagles: Mock Trial 01/20-05/19 W 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM HH1309 Susan M Johnson Legal Eagles: Mock Trial 01/20-05/19 W 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM HH1309 Jolly Emrey Legal Eagles: Mock Trial POLISCI 499 SENIOR HONORS THESIS... Individual research for majors writing thesis for honors degree; emphasis upon depth, scope and individual research on approved topics under the supervision of a member of the faculty. PREREQ: 3.25 GPA AND 21 CREDITS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE #3491 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Jolly Emrey *** GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES *** Spring 2015 UWW Class Listing > LS > Political Science -- Page 4 / 5

POLISCI 691 TRAVEL STUDY... Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques. #4284 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: Class sessions will be announced by the course faculty member(s). Students will also participate in the Dept. faculty-led international component of the course scheduled for China from May 24rd to June 13th, 2015. Contact the Center for Global Education (email: studyabroad@uww.edu), the course faculty, or the web www.uww.edu/international for a program application; contact Professor Baocheng Han (hanb@uww.edu) or Professor Xia Lollar (llolarx@uww.edu) for academic requirements or for more information about the course. Applications are due to the Center for Global Education on or before Friday, December 5, 2014. Shortly after course registration, an initial billing based on most of the estimated Travel Study Program Course fee, as noted on the course application, will be charged to the student s account. A second billing will occur once the travel Study Program fee has been officially determined less the amount already billed initially. Travel study registration is not available via WINS registration. Travel study participants may not add or drop a travel study course via WINS once it has been added to their academic schedule. Failure to abide by the add/drop provisions of the Travel Study Program could result in severe financial penalties. Students are advised to refer to the Travel Study Application and Student Contract for more information. 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Xia Li Lollar EXPLORING CHINA 01/20-05/19 Arranged Arranged Baocheng Han EXPLORING CHINA Spring 2015 UWW Class Listing > LS > Political Science -- Page 5 / 5