3 Sem Hrs Examines past and present political and social system from a theoretical perspective. Entails a comparison and evaluation of the major ideologies and rationales of political systems such as socialism, communism, fascism, anarchism, and liberalism. Credit may be earned in POL 240 or PHL 240 but not in both. 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.