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POL/INRL 140 Introduction to Comparative World Politics (cp)

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20th century, at the height of American global power. Through a close reading of conservative intellectuals, politi- cians, and activists, this course explores the development of American conservatism through the eyes of its partisans from the 1950’s to the present day. Throughout the course, we will explore synergies and tensions between different strands of conservative thought, drawing on the writings of business conservatives, legal conservatives, libertari- ans, social traditionalists, and populists. Since the birth of modern conservatism, how have conservative intellectu- als defined the meaning and the values of the American project? How have conservatives understood their liberal opponents, and how successfully have they challenged American liberalism in law, politics, economic policy, and culture? How should we evaluate conservative solutions to the problems posed by American political and economic development since the mid-20th century? We will conclude the course with reflections on the present and future of American conservatism, using the lessons of the past to shape our understanding of current events. (Quish, offered occasionally, subfield: PM, ap)

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people incarcerated and the rate of incarceration from the end of the seventies through the beginning of the twen- ty-first century . Some analysts began to see comparisons between the U.S. and the Soviet gulag or apartheid South Africa in terms of the percent of the population imprisoned. Until the 1970s, criminal justice policy was seen as the domain of policy experts, while courts increasingly sought to protect the due process rights of those accused of crimes. At the end of this era, the administration of the death penalty was declared unconstitutional and consid- ered to be anachronistic, if not “barbaric.” Then something changed. Today, it is said, we are a society that governs through crime. (Passavant, offered alternate years, subfields: LG, ap)

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major institutions of American government, the capitalist economy, and American culture from the onset of indus- trialization to the present day. We begin with the Populist movement of farmers and workers at the end of the 19th century, and then examine the trajectory of the labor movement in the first half of the 20th century, the civil rights movement, and the student, black power, and feminist movements of the radical 60’s and 70’s. Throughout the course, we will explore how American social movements have mobilized ordinary people to confront the defining political, economic, and cultural challenges of their time. We conclude the class with an examination of contempo- rary movements from Occupy Wall Street to the Tea Party and Black Lives Matter, reflecting on the legacies of social movement history and the possibilities and dilemmas of collective agency today. (Quish, offered alternative years, subfields: PM, ap). POL 221 Voting and Elections At the heart of American democratic theory is the expectation that everyone can and should have the ability to influence the actions of government through the ballot box. However, the system and its citizens often falls short of those expectations for a democratic government. This course examines trends in this relationship between voting patterns and electoral outcomes in the United States. It explores various theories to explain the voting habits of the American electorate as well as strategies and tactics used by candidates to garner those votes. The course also examines institutional rules and laws that have expanded and suppressed the right to vote. Further, the course assesses various state and local electoral structures across the US. (Lucas, offered alternate years, subfields: LG, ap) POL 222 Political Parties Despite early skepticism and modern contempt, political parties have become integral HWS.EDU/CATALOGUE 338 2023 - 2024 CATALOGUE

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theory and conservative legal theories, Marxist legal theories, and arguments for police abolition arising from those concerned about race, gender, class, and sexual inequalities. The course engages in a critical inquiry into the value of law as a mechanism for seeking justice. Among the questions asked: is it possible or desirable for law to serve as a neutral ground for resolving conflict? Can or should law be autonomous in relation to politics or political morality? What is the value of rights? Is liberal law inclusive and tolerant of diversity? Is democracy? Is conservative legality tolerant of diversity? Should we aspire to tolerance and diversity? What is democracy and do liberalism, conserva- tism, Marxism, and policing assist or hinder it? Should we seek to escape the limits of law and the state in order to do justice? (Passavant, offered alternate years, subfields: FT, pt) POL 265 Modern Political Theory Reading texts from Locke through Nietzsche, this course considers the relation between freedom and slavery in modern European and American political theory. It interrogates the notion of the autonomous subject and the idea of instrumental reason that animates it. Additionally, it reads the self-criticism that is always part of the Enlightenment tradition for alternative conceptions of equality, interconnection, and human flourishing. (Dean, offered annually, subfields: FT, pt) POL 267 20th Century Political Theory This course focuses on key problems in 20th century political theory. The HWS.EDU/CATALOGUE 339 2023 - 2024 CATALOGUE

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COURSES TAUGHT IN GERMAN (GER) GER 101 Beginning German I German instruction endeavors to foster inter-cultural competence by infusing historical knowledge, cultural artifacts, and social structures into the very first lesson. Auf geht’s!, the instructional materials for German 101 through 201, is a communicative-based text that offers many opportunities for intercultural investi- gation. Instruction is designed to improve all skill areas of language acquisition through level-appropriate reading, writing, listening, and oral assignments. (Offered every semester) GER 102 Beginning German II This course is a continuation of GER 101 and continues to pursue the goals established above. Prerequisite: GER 101 or the equivalent. (Offered every semester) GER 201 Intermediate German I Instruction at the 200-level continues along the same lines as that on the 100-level in that functional linguistic and cultural abilities are the goals of the course. GER 201 will conclude the final chapters of Auf geht’s! and will take students on a tour of key locations in German-speaking Europe to introduce them to the broad cultural offerings of these diverse regions. (Offered annually) GER 202 Intermediate German II Fourth-semester German is designed to develop further the skills acquired in pre- vious semesters. Students will work with authentic materials including texts, film, social media, and music to achieve these goals. (Offered annually) GER 301 Introduction: German Area Studies I This course represents students’ first exposure to the field of German Area Studies. In addition to improving the students’ ability to express their thoughts clearly, concisely, and correctly in spoken and written German, the class will introduce students to core issues of the field, i.e. the culture of German- speaking Europe in various forms and expressions. Besides learning about canonical texts and figures, students will also explore film, music, politics, and pop-culture as contributors to the culture of central Europe. In addition, the skills that constitute intercultural competence are also developed and honed via projects, for example the role of geography in the construction of German culture. Prerequisite: GER 202 or its equivalent, or permission of instructor. (Offered annually) GER 302 Introduction: German Area Studies II This class continues the work begun in GER 301, in that it investi- gates the seminal issues of German Area Studies. Topics covered will vary from instructor to instructor, but the goal will remain the same: to acquaint students with central questions of the field, yet will do so with more depth and rigor than in GER 301. Prerequisite: GER 301 or its equivalent, or permission of instructor. (Offered annually) GER 495/496 Honors HWS.EDU/CATALOGUE 257 2023 - 2024 CATALOGUE

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system. It studies the constitutional, theoretical, and practical behavior of members of the legislative branch in relation to American public policy, other political institutions, and the American public at large. Particular attention is devoted to factors that influence congressional behavior and to examining the (in)ability of the legislative branch to effectively represent the nation. Prerequisite: a 100- or 200-level POL course or by permission of instructor. (Lucas, offered annually, subfields: LG, ap)

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perspectives. It places the presidency within the broader analytical context of reform, the president’s place in the constitutional order, and American political development. Presidential power will be assessed not only in terms of whether the presidency has the necessary resources to pursue presidential objectives, but also in terms of the po- tential danger that presidential power poses to broader democratic commitments. Prerequisite: a 100- or 200-level POL course or by permission of instructor. (Lucas, offered occasionally, subfields: LG, ap) POL 326 Urban Politics This course interrogates how American political and economic commitments have informed the urban experience. Specifically, the course examines the organization of urban governments, the relationship between local, state, and federal governments, and the concentration of power in urban settings, including the politics of segregation, suburbanization, and urban renewal. More specifically, this course considers these topics in terms of the challenges posed by American democratic commitments and gives special attention to “public” space (both material and figurative) as a necessary requirement for democratic practice. This is one of the core courses in the urban studies program. Prerequisite: a 100- or 200-level POL course or by permission of instructor. (Staff, offered occasionally; subfield: ap) POL 329 American Democracy Today Political action requires a theoretical grasp of how power can be exercised ef- fectively in one’s own time. Through an examination of contemporary democratic theory alongside related works in political economy and social criticism, this course examines the opportunities and dilemmas for democratic political action in the contemporary United States. Starting with a brief political and economic history of the preceding de- cades, we examine the composition of the contemporary American state, competing tendencies in American politi- cal culture, and possibilities for structural social change. Major themes include the nature of contemporary economic crises, the changing shape of labor relations, the growth of the carceral state, the nature of contemporary partisan- ship and electoral coalitions, conflicts in public culture, and the contours of contemporary movements. Prerequisite: a 100- or 200-level POL course or by permission of instructor. (Quish, offered alternate years, subfields: PM, ap, pt) HWS.EDU/CATALOGUE 340 2023 - 2024 CATALOGUE

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constitutional structure. Emphasis is placed on the question of sovereignty, judicial review, the powers of national and state governments, limits on those powers, liberty in relation to property rights and reproductive autonomy, congressional-executive relations, and the relation between courts and presidential power. Prerequisite: a 100- or 200-level POL course or by permission of instructor. (Passavant, offered annually, subfields: LG, ap) POL 333 Civil Rights This course addresses the constitutional and statutory protection of civil rights in the United States. t studies the gradual recognition and enforcement of civil rights, recent retreats, and contemporary difficul- ties in the implementation of egalitarian principles that inform citizenship in a democracy. Substantive areas of focus include desegregation, voting rights, gender discrimination, discrimination based on sexual orientation, affirmative action, and the problems involved with proving discrimination that violates the Constitution. Prerequisite: a 100- or 200-level POL course or by permission of instructor. (Passavant, offered annually, subfields: LG, ap) POL 334 Civil Liberties This course addresses how governments are obliged to act and the constitutional limits placed on the way governments may act. It analyzes key constitutional liberties like the right to counsel, freedom of religion, the “wall of separation” between church and state, and the freedoms of speech, press, and assembly. We also consider this question: What is the status of our right to protest today? Prerequisite: a 100- or 200-level POL course or by permission of instructor. (Passavant, offered annually, subfields: LG, ap)

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HWS.EDU/CATALOGUE 336 2023 - 2024 CATALOGUE

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Philosophical Perspectives Core Courses

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Law and Government courses

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International Relations Subfield (see INRL for course descriptions. Courses count toward the IR subfield in the Political Science major and minor, but do not count in the Politics major and minor.)

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POL 495/496 Honors HWS.EDU/CATALOGUE 343 2023 - 2024 CATALOGUE

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