Questions of individual and collective rights, as well as cultural, environmental, and resource conflicts, will be considered in the context of institutions, policy making, and legal theory. Consideration of theoretical and practical elements of strategy formation in major issue areas such as national security, the political economy, human rights, and scientific exchange. A comprehensive introduction to Alaska's government and politics, in the context of American state and local government and politics and governments of circumpolar northern nations. Topics include political history, constitution, political parties, interest groups, elections, public opinion, governor, legislature, judiciary, administration and local governments. Includes an historical overview of the region and cases drawn from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America.
Examination is through theory and case studies.
Individual study of public agencies or organizations through actual experience. Exploration of new literature in the field and interdisciplinary perspectives. Requirements include a major research paper. Contact Us Send comments or questions to the UAF Admissions Office .