E. Cohen 232 Comparative European Governments and Politics A comparative study of the political systems of selected European powers, including Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Italy, and the Scandinavia states. The patterns of political culture, political interests, political power, and public policy are analyzed. A. Grove 233 Government and Politics of Third World Countries Selected countries from the Third World will be studied to analyze the politics of change in the developing countries as they face the complex world of the international system. 241 Public Policy An introduction to theories of policy-making, policy implementation, and policy evaluation with particular attention to their applications to the American political system. An overview of policy in areas such as education, transportation, civil rights, welfare, agriculture, and defense is also provided.
Special attention is given to the discussion of improving public policies.
E. Cohen 301 Research Design and Analysis Introduction to the problems and techniques of research design and analytic methods in Political Science. An examination of the processes by which Americans and their government are linked. Special attention is given to the study of structures and functions of political parties and interest groups. Attention is also given to the role of the individual citizen, public opinion and elections in the linkage process. Problems in citizen-government linkage in the United States and proposals for reform are emphasized.