different political systems around the world operate. The course will concentrate on three main parts, each of which focuses on countries that exhibit one of the major political styles: (1) the political systems in transition, (2) the communist states' political systems, (3) the developing countries' political systems. Prerequisite: POLS 1101, grade of C or better.

POLS 2401Introduction to Global Issues (3-0-3)
A course that focuses on major global issues and problems. Prerequisite: POLS 1101, grade of C or better.

POLS 2701Introduction 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 and ENGL 1101, grades of C or better.

POLS 3101Comparative 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, grades of C or better.

POLS 3201Government & 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, grades of C or better.

POLS 3301Judicial 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, grades of C or better.

POLS 3401The 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, grades of C or better.

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, grades of C or better.

POLS 3601Modern & 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
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