major political styles: (1) the political systems in transition, (2) the communist states' political systems, (3) the developing countries' political systems. Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
POLS 2401		Introduction to Global Issues (3-0-3)
A course that focuses on major global issues and problems. Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
POLS 2701		Introduction to Political Methodology & Research (3-0-3)
Introduces students to the principles of designing research, defining and measuring variables, sampling, descriptive and some inferential statistics. Emphasis is placed on the scientific study of political behavior. Prerequisite: POLS 1101.
POLS 3101		Comparative European Governments (3-0-3)
This course describes and analyzes the major political systems in Western Europe. It includes France, Germany, Italy and Great Britain. It compares and contrasts the constitutions of these four countries and their political and economic developments after the Second World War. Prerequisite: POLS 1101 & 2701.
POLS 3201		Government & Politics of Post-Communist Russia (3-0-3)
A study emphasizing how the new Commonwealth of the Independent States is governed; economic, political, and social change following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and the most pressing issues confronting the former Soviet states. Prerequisite: POLS 1101 & 2701.
POLS 3301		Judicial Process (3-0-3)
An introduction to the three major areas of law, civil, criminal and administrative, their institutions and functions. Prerequisite: POLS 1101 & 2701.
POLS 3401		The American Presidency (3-0-3)
A detailed study of the American presidency, considering its constitutional basis, selection process, contemporary roles, and relationships with other elements of the political system. Prerequisite: POLS 1101 &2701.
POLS 3501		Ancient Political Thought (3-0-3)
A critical examination of ancient Greek political philosophy in the writings of Plato and Aristotle and their expressions of fundamental theoretical and practical approaches to political experiences of regime and citizenship. Their contemporary relevance will be scrutinized. Prerequisite: POLS 1101 & 2701.
POLS 3601		Modern & Contemporary Political Thought (3-0-3)
The development of political ideas from classical liberal theory and the rise of representative democracy to its dissenters found in the theories of direct democracy, socialism, and existentialism. Focus will be on the isolation of the modern individual in a changing world. Prerequisite: POLS 1101 & 2701.
POLS 3701		American Political Thought (3-0-3)
A critical inquiry into the political questions of rights and obligations which are

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