Political Science

(School of Arts and Letters,History,Politics and Culture Department)

POL/LIS 2001 Introduction to Political Science (II)
4 cr.
Introduction to the discipline of political science and the nature of political discourse, institutions and organizations. Topics range from politics and culture to terrorism and international relations.

POL 2280 Rethinking Religion and Culture after 9/11 (I)
4 cr.
Offers students the opportunity to engage in historical reflection on 9/11 in light of recent work in religious studies and political philosophy on the rise of global religious violence throughout the world today. Examines 9/11 and its aftermath in relation to contemporary debates on the American-led "war on terror," the socio-political origins of international terrorism, the politics of corporate-led globalization, and transnational peace movements in the wake of thewar in Iraq.

POL/LIS 3001 Politics of Globalization (II)
4 cr.
Students are exposed to divergent points of view and forms of analysis that surround the debate over globalization. The course stresses that globalization is not only about economics and politics but also wide ranging cultural, social and moral issues confronting the world community.

POL 3331 American Government (II)
4 cr.
Study of national government and development of form and functions of the federal system. Topics range from constitutional issues to public policy debates.

POL/LIS 4402 Environmental Politics (I,WI)
4 cr.
An examination of debates dealing with global environmental problems and the varying roles of nongovernmental organizations.Topics vary fromresource wars to environmental racismas issues confronting the human community.