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Undergraduate Political Science-Rock County
Undergraduate Political Science-Rock County
2020 Fall Term
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INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS
POL 101
What is the ideal form of government & society? A Surv. & analysis of ideas related to citizenship in the community, nation & world, with emphasis on competing political values/ideologies & civic engagement.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POL 104
Analysis of the decision-making structure & processes of American national government, including the role of parties & interest groups, & the value preferences within American society which affect the formation of public policy.
SEX, POWER AND PUBLIC POLICY
POL 231
(POL 231 & GSW 231 are the same course.) Examination of controversial issues of gender that affect equality & power. Includes women's movement & the search for equality, justice & freedom. Examines political & judicial policies that exemplify success & failure.
POLITICS OF WORLD INEQUALITY AND DEVELOPMENT
POL 285
Why are some countries rich & others poor? Major theories & history of economic development. The role of the state in diverse economies. Effect of the global trade system, democracy, quality of life, & the Env.. Examines human rights, experiences of indigenous people, gender, & the role of militarism