AMERICAN POLITICAL
INSTITUTIONS
INTRODUCTION TO
POLITICAL SCIENCE
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
This course is a study of basic concepts, theories, and principles of international politics. Emphasis shall be placed on an examination of contemporary world affairs including the importance of nationalism, imperialism, ideology, alliance systems, the rise of the developing nations and the nature of international organizations. Specific case studies shall be examined to illustrate the various principles of international relations.
COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT
This course includes a study of comparative systems of government, differing ideologies, and current political problems. Analyses of revolutionary forces in the 20th century are conducted for political insight and understanding.
CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL
ISSUES: MIDDLE EAST
A one-semester course emphasizing the basic issues in conflict between nations of the Middle East, this class will investigate, in addition to the political and economic conditions, the social and cultural contributions of the Middle Eastern nations.
INTRODUCTION TO
POLITICAL THEORY
This course is an introduction to western political thought. The course surveys major themes in the history of political theory, including works by Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Machiavelli, Locke, Hobbes, Rousseau and Marx. Topics of discussion include how best to govern society, the quality and ethics of political leadership, the sources of law and governmental authority, the issue of liberty and justice, and the role of the state in economic relations.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS: THEORY
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of
international diplomacy through participation in Model United Nations
simulations. It explores the purpose and functions of international
organizations with emphasis on the United Nations. It examines the historical
development, norms, rules and procedures of the United Nations. Students will
debate major issues of the organization; learn parliamentary procedures,
diplomacy, international advocacy and extemporaneous speaking. The MUN Club
component of this course will afford students the opportunity to represent
specific countries at simulated conferences sponsored and attended by colleges
and universities in the region, nation-wide and all over the world.
PUBLIC POLICY & THE
SUPREME COURT
This course introduces students to the concept of how public policy is formed, how law reflects and affects societal norms, how legal mores change over time, and how law relates to its execution. Students study civil liberties, Supreme Court cases, and the tension between rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Students learn how gender, race and sexuality have been defined over time by policymakers.
CHICANO POLITICS
This course focuses on contemporary Chicano studies and politics.
Special attention is devoted to theoretical approaches to the study
of Chicano politics: Community, state and national political organizations, the electoral process, immigration policies, the legislative
process, and feminist politics. (Coming Soon)
RACE, GENDER & SEXUAL IDENTITY IN POLITICS
This course introduces students to an overview of the history, the issues, and the political processes that effect the status and power of groups which have traditionally been politically and socially disadvantaged, scapegoated and marginalized in the United States. These groups include, but are not restricted to, African-Americans, Asians, Latinx, women, gay and lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people. Of particular concern are the ways inequalities regarding race, gender, sexual orientation and identity affect political power and political privilege within the American political system. (Coming Soon)