Focus on energy and food issues. 4 cr Using a case study approach, explores varying international meanings, interpretations, and measures of democracy and the process of transforming Marxist and authoritarian regimes in the Third World, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union toward democratic values, practices, and institutions. Current events are treated within a theoretical and historical perspective of major communications issues facing the ongoing American democratic experiment. A historical perspective on lobbying and lobby reform highlights the moral and political dilemmas. Provides an overview of major trends in electoral, presidential, congressional, intergovernmental, and personal politics.
Students investigate a specific project of their own design as part of the course.
4 cr Offers an interdisciplinary examination of public policies affecting children, including issues of child welfare, health, education, and the family. Related internships are encouraged. 3 cr Provides a multidisciplinary examination of theories about conflict, including the causes and arenas of conflict and proposed methods for regulating it. Includes seminar discussions, guest lecturers, and experimental learning situations. 3 cr Analyzes theories about the causes, processes, and implications of revolution and terrorism.