Political Science
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Course Descriptions
Political Science
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| PSC 163 | Am Government & Politics | 3 Hours |
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Students will examine American constitutional foundations and democratic values, explore the role of public opinion and the character of the political process, and understand the role of the media and interest groups in policy-making. Students will gain an understanding of how the major branches of the federal government work, and improve skills in evaluating and analyzing current public policy issues. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S5 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week |
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| PSC 164 | State & Local Politics & Gov | 3 Hours |
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This course is a survey of the institutions, politics and public policies of government in American states and communities. Special emphasis will be given to the State of Illinois and the communities of the Sauk Valley area. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S5 902 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week |
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| PSC 232 | Intro to Comparative Gov | 3 Hours |
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Students will examine political systems in several regions of the world. They will gain an understanding of both the diversities and commonalities of political culture, tradition, and practice in selected nations of Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S5 905 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week |
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| PSC 233 | Politics of Developing World | 3 Hours |
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Comparative examination of the political systems of selected non-western countries, including institutions, electoral systems, principles of governance, causes of political instability and revolution, and techniques of political analysis. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S5 906N Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week |
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| PSC 251 | Middle East Politics | 3 Hours |
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Religious, political, economic, and social dimensions of life in the modern Middle East. The role of Islam, encounters with Western modernity, Arab-Israeli conflict, and political economy of the region. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S5 906N Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week |
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| PSC 261 | International Relations | 3 Hours |
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This course is an introduction to international relations and world politics. It includes studies of international conflict, a history of war, human rights and genocide, international law and behavior, terrorism, and global economics and poverty. Case studies of current areas of crises will be emphasized. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S5 904 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week |
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