Introduction to international politics, with an emphasis on a survey of the politics of the major world regions, America's role in world affairs, and selected current international issues and problems. The structural features, functions, and legislative, executive and judicial processes of American state and local government. Courses encompasses special projects, approved by the department head, which involve students in research, simulation, internships, or other actions requiring the study and application of political principles, and wahich are engaged in for at least one semested or its equivalent. Introduction to public administration including the elements of organization, personnel and financial management, administrative law, and administrative responsibility. Topics include research design, measurement, data collection, sampling, procedures and applications of statistical techniques to research problems in political science.
Laboratory stresses computer use for elementary data analysis.
American foreign policy in historical perspective, with particular emphasis on the decision-making process, contemporary American capabilities and challenges, and analysis of key issues. Emphasis on relevant foreign language vocabulary as well as cross-cultural contrasts with the United States. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Completion of the 202 course in the relevant foreign language or consent of instructor. Weekly discussions of news articles in the foreign press in the relevant foreign language.