All students are eligible to apply for Richter fellowships funding individual research projects. Satisfies teacher certification requirements in Illinois and the U.S. Constitution. S5 904N Trends in international relations from both a theoretical and practical perspective through the examination of power, diplomacy, morality, international law and organization. The role of law in shaping values and controlling society examined through the humanities and social sciences, including literature, ethics, history, politics, philosophy and sociology. Topics include origins and nature of law, law and social change and uses of precedent.
Students participate in legal arguments.
Focus is on understanding and applying political analysis. In depth study of the President s constitutional and political power. Focus on how Congress works, including characteristics of members, staff, committees, procedures and debates. The role of parties, voters and the media in elections and the political process, including local, state and national races. Attention to social, economic and psychological factors affecting voting patterns.