10 courses with the subject POL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Introduction to the discipline of political science and the nature of political discourse, institutions and organizations. Topics range from politics and culture to terrorism and international relations.Equivalent Course: GCL 2001
Offers students the opportunity to engage in historical reflection on 9/11 in light of recent work in religious studies and political philosophy on the rise of global religious violence throughout the world today. Examines 9/11 and its aftermath in relation to contemporary debates on the American-led "war on terror," the socio-political origins of international terrorism, the politics of corporate-led globalization, and transnational peace movements in the wake of the war in Iraq.
Students are exposed to divergent points of view and forms of analysis that surround the debate over globalization. The course stresses that globalization is not only about economics and politics but also wide ranging cultural, social and moral issues confronting the world community.Equivalent Course: GSJ 3001
Analyzes the contemporary political and economic structures and explores the cultural and social dynamics that shape modern Europe. The course examines cooperation between European states and resistance to European unity.
Study of national government and development of form and functions of the federal system. Topics range from constitutional issues to public policy debates.
Introduces students to contemporary political processes, actors, institutions, and challenges via comparison across (and within) countries and regions of the world. We will cover topics like democracy and authoritarianism, economic and political development, executive and legislative processes, courts and legal systems, political parties, contentious politics and protests, regime change, political violence, terrorism, civil war, coups, and revolution.
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An examination of debates dealing with global environmental problems and the varying roles of nongovernmental organizations. Topics vary from resource wars to environmental racism as issues confronting the human community.Equivalent Course: GSJ 4402
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Independent Study.
Source: The College of Saint Scholastica's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
