Political Science, POL*

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 120. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

POL* 102, 3 Credits, Introduction to Comparative Politics

This course focuses on the governments and peoples of the major regions of the world: Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. It examines global variations in governing structures due to historic, cultural, religious, economic, and other causes. Issues of Third World democratization, economic globalization, Islam and democracy's "clash of civilizations," authoritarian states, and other timely issues will be subjects of class discussions and course papers. Prerequisite: ENG*101. This is an "L" course. This is a "D" course.

POL* 103, 3 Credits, Intro. to International Relations 

This course examines international politics and has a focus on the United States in its superpower role. Relationships between nations which range from constructive engagement and peacemaking to war making will be examined. The Vietnam, Middle East, Balkan, Northern Ireland, and other conflicts will serve as case studies for understanding the forces shaping international politics. Present day topics concerning the United Nations, international terrorism, global capitalism, and others will be studied. This is a "D" course.

POL* 111, 3 Credits, American Government

This course examines the patterns of politics in the nation, Constitution, Congress, and Presidency. Topics of study include political ideologies, interest group pluralism, citizen alienation, institutional power, democracy's requirements, and others. Learning objectives include becoming politically informed, engaging in political discussions, and analyzing the government's responsiveness to citizens' needs. This is a "D" course.

POL* 293, 6 Credits, Connecticut Legislative Internship

This course is an active learning experience for the student as an intern in the state legislature. A student must apply directly to this college's faculty representative for selection. Learning involves becoming informed of the General Assembly's lawmaking processes, and developing skills to serve both the state legislator and his/ her constituents. The intern will have the opportunity for in-service orientation at the legislature prior to its January start.

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From College Catalog 2011-2012, p.120