Emphasizes the techniques of comparative analysis and concepts of modernization, political development, and political culture. Emphasizes the development of the nation-state system, cold war politics, colonialism, problems of political stability, and the role of regional and international organizations. 3 Sem Hrs A study of contemporary constitutional controversies set against their historical background. 3 Sem Hrs Provides a theoretical introduction to feminist thought and relates feminist thought to American political thought and American society. The student will elect to do either a survey study of the overall political system of a country other than the United States or an in-depth study of one or more aspects of that political system.
Overseas study is an integral part of the course.
Expenses for travel and overseas study must be borne by the student. Hrs An interdisciplinary examination of the Vietnam War from its earliest beginnings as a colonial conflict to the withdrawal of American forces in 1975. The course seeks to integrate military, diplomatic and political factors in order to understand America's involvement. It also is an attempt to consider American decision-making in the broad context of the nation's global outlook and policies. Credit may be earned in POL 275 or HIS 275 but not in both.