31 courses with the subject GOV, 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.
principles of the American political system are studied: the judiciary, Congress, the presidency, political parties and movements, and the role of public opinion. Selected current issues will be discussed. Offered fall and spring semesters.
body and its members? Why does this question necessitate an inquiry into the very meaning of government, i.e. what it should aspire to achieve and why? Who should rule and why? According to what principles? May political theorists argue that such inquiries require that we investigate our human condition and the various forces shaping it. This course explores key concepts in political theory, such as moral respect, obligation, coercion, freedom, justice, law, power, consent, conflict, goodness, evil, legitimacy, and equality. We will examine how a variety of influential political thinkers in the western tradition have approached these topics, noting the philosophical, psychological, historical, and moral contexts within which they theorize. We will also ask in what ways their ideas may or may not be useful in helping us to think about our own political world and many of the political problems we face. Offered spring semester. GOV 112 Political Ideologies. (S) (RR) One unit. This course has several goals. First, to provide a comparative and critical understanding of the concept of ideology, and to introduce and analyze some of the most important contemporary political ideologies. We give particular attention to liberalism, conservatism, fascism, socialism, communism and Islamism. Second, the course aims to familiarize students with the origins and key concepts of contemporary political debates. Finally, by the end of the course students should identify which ideology (or ideologies) they find most convincing, as well as the most important criticisms of these ideologies. We will accomplish these goals by reading, thinking, talking and writing in depth about writings by, among others, Thomas More, Robert Owen, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Adam Smith, Murray Rothbard, Peter Singer, T.H. Green, Mikhail Bakunin, Emma Goldman, Sayyid Qutb and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Offered as required
An analysis of the processes, values and problems of contemporary New York and of the relationships between the city and the rest of the state. Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years. GOV 211 Public Administration. (S), (O) (WC) One unit. A study of the policy making process within the context of the American political system. Emphasis will be placed on administrative and organizational theory; selected cases of the practice of administration at the federal, state, and local levels, and the differences between public and private administration. Offered spring semester.
GOV 250: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (cross-listed with RE 205)
feminist political theory. Critical analysis of key texts that address feminist topics from a variety of perspectives. Examines many issues raised by African American, Third World, postcolonial, poststructuralist, and transnational thought. HI 226 Topics in the History and Politics of Gender (H) (R) (L) (WC) One unit. An introduction to the history of gender relations in America, including a discussion of feminist theories, gender in contemporary culture, and the politics of gender. 165 / 445
the American constitutional and legal system; the role of political institutions; changing social, economic, and political conditions and values; and the historical development of the process of management and organizational structure. The case studies include those of historic importance and those presently under consideration. Offered fall semester.
controversial and important ideas in politics today. In analyzing a variety of authors, we will argue about gay rights, the relevance of socialism, the importance of property rights, racial discrimination, different definitions of feminism, and the effects of personal selfishness, among other topics. This course will be conducted as a seminar, which means that the students are responsible for conducting the discussions. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years.
policy formulation and implementation in state government through direct involvement in the legislative process. The course is conducted in Albany and requires a working learning contract between the student and the legislative sponsor. Requirements: weekly internship of no less than 30 hours in a legislative office working with staff; onsite evaluation; written assignments; and reports. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Co-requisite:
development through operation of the federal government in a working-learning experience. The course is conducted in Washington, D.C. Requirements include: forums, readings, and papers on current issues.
policy implementation in the federal government through direct involvement in the governing process. The course is conducted in Washington, D.C. Requirements include: on site evaluation, written assignments, and reports.
social welfare, class and segregation. Past topics have included American exceptionalism as well as comparative welfare-state studies. Specific topics vary from year to year. As part of the Senior Learning Community, it requires 100 volunteer hours off campus. Offered spring semester. GOV 490 Senior Seminar. (S), (RR) One unit. Along with GOV400, this course forms a capstone of the study of Government & Politics. The Senior Seminar focuses on a political matter or concept determined by the interests of the faculty member leading the seminar for that year. Recent topics have included “Democracy and Its Challenges” and “Theories of Justice.” Students complete the seminar with a 15-20 page thesis. This final project is preceded by two shorter papers and a classroom presentation. Offered spring semester.
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