A behavioral approach to the law, with specific reference to conceptual, methodological, and ideological considerations. Depending on the availability of information, role-playing simulations will be used with students portraying judges and attorneys. 339 Contemporary Political Thought Consideration of major political thinkers since Marx, including Berlin, Rawls, Dworkin, Nozick, and rational choice theorists. 340 Latin American Politics and Culture Comparitive analysis of contemporary Latin-American systems. Political cultures, decision making, ideologies, and political processes.
Emphasis is on Mexico and Central America.
Offered each semester. African nations, Latin America, or Asia may be emphasized. Political cultures, popular participation, political praties, and formal institutions of government. 343 Cultures an Politics of Asia Study of cultural philosophical, and political systems of modern Asia with special emphasis on China, Japan, and India. The political nature and practices of individuals, organizations and governments of Black Africa are examined in the cultural context of the contemporary independent period.