|
|
Political Science (POLS)
|
||||
POLS 100 - Introduction to Political Science and Government (3 cr.)Theories and concepts appropriate to understanding how human conflict arises and is resolved are surveyed. Problems in American, foreign and international politics provide the focus of study. POLS 101 - American National Government (3 cr.)Students are introduced to the general problems of government. The emphasis is on the basic concepts of American politics and the major structural and Constitutional elements of national government. POLS 102 - American State and Local Government (3 cr.)This course is an introductory survey of the administration, politics, and organization of government at the sub-national level, including city, county, special district, and state governments. A brief introduction to the basics of the policy-making process is provided. The course is Writing integrated. POLS 200 - Social & Political Philosophy (3 cr.) (Also listed as PHIL 200)Students learn to engage in a philosophical investigation of the justifications of political systems forwarded by ancient and modern political thinkers.. Writing integrated. POLS 237 - International Politics (3 cr.)An overview of the world political system and a framework for analysis of the actions and actors in the global arena is provided. POLS 285 - Comparative Government (3 cr.)An introduction to the study of politics through the comparison of selected foreign governments is provided. The significance of contrasts in the role of culture, constitutions, interest groups, parties, participation, and political institutions in the formation of policy are discussed and analyzed. POLS 300 - International Political Economy (3 cr.)This course is an overview of the international economic system and the relationship of the global economy to world politics - the current economic order is emphasized. Students should take an appropriate economics course. Pre-requisite: SS 100 POLS 320 - Public Policy Analysis (3 cr.)Public policy formulation and its implementation are analyzed in terms of their intentional and unintentional effects on society. Issues of identifying, evaluating, and reporting those effects are discussed. POLS 345 - Constitutional Law (3 cr.)This course is designed to introduce students to the historical development of the Constitution and the problems encountered under this type of system. POLS 370 - Political Communication (3 cr.)This course deals with communication as the essence of the political process. By examining such topics as political campaigning, the press-government relationship, and the rhetoric of political leaders, the implications of political communication are addressed from the perspectives of politicians, the press, and the public. Also listed as COMM 370. POLS 429 - Origins of American Foreign Policy (3 cr.)The class examines the origins and development of major foreign policies within the context of international linkages, diplomatic organizations, and diplomatic procedures. Also listed as HIST 429 POLS 290/490 - Directed Study in Political
Science (1-3 cr.)
|
|
|||
|
ACADEMICS |
ADMISSIONS | ALUMNI |
ATHLETICS | CAMPUS LIFE AND DIVERSITY |
LIFELONG LEARNING | WELCOME
TO LCSC | WORKING at LCSC Lewis-Clark
State College, 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501 (208) 792-5272 |
