A study of one of the world's most important examples of regional economic, political, and social integration. Topics include the history of the European Union, its current unifying and divisive issues, and prospects for future expansion and further integration. Students are guided through the institutions, politics, emotions, and hopes of the people of the European Union and the potential impact on the wider world. Students complete a project based on some aspect of the course. Introduction to theories of the state, government, and citizenship with application to the United Kingdom, Unites States and Russia, including responses to threats to national integrity.
Students complete a project based on some aspect of the course.
Discusses the legal issues affecting the mass media, including First Amendment rights, libel, fair trial rights, privacy, and public access to information. Students study the U.S. Constitution, court cases and legislative actions which are the foundations for medial law. Emphasis is hands-on production in the multimedia lab. Senior level course that examines issues in communications. Topics will vary from year to year.