27 courses with the subject PO, 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.
The meaning of politics and political action in its larger social, economic, and cultural context. Includes the examination of the basic concepts and theories of the discipline and their applications. Recommended Sequence: PO 102 United States Government.
Study of the principles, structures, and dynamics of the United States political system with emphasis on the relationship between the system and the electorate, political parties, public opinion, formulation of domestic and foreign policy, and civil liberties. Recommended sequence: PO 213 State and Local Politics.
The course will emphasize the concepts, principles, theories, and practice of administration in the public sector. Topics examined include organizational theories, decision-making models, and the role of interest groups in the political process, government budgeting, public personnel management, and administrative responsibility. Recommended Sequence PO 401 Public Policy Analysis.
Systematic study and comparison of world political systems. It explores the differences as well as the similarities among countries together with patterns, processes, and similarities.
A study of state governments and local governments, their constitutions and the systems of laws, ordinances, and codes that each of the fifty states and the many municipal corporations established. Also, the study of dual citizenship of residents of USA and the many problems of intergovernmental relations and differing state policies. 169
A study of participation of African Americans and other minority groups in American politics since the Reconstruction era. Emphasis is on strategies for empowerment, justice, and equality. Prerequisite: PO 102 Introduction to United States Government or consent of the instructor.
Study and analysis of world politics with emphasis on justice, war, and peace. Concepts include power in a multipolar world, interdependence, transnational organizations, nationalism, interventions, and the search for peace. Prerequisite: PO 100 Introduction to Political Science or consent of instructor.
This course is a survey of ideological trends in the field of political thought, with emphasis on the Greek through medieval theorists. Prerequisite: Recommend Sequence PO 406 Modern Political Theory.
Concentrates on issues and areas not typically addressed in detail by other Political Science courses and will enable students and professors to explore and investigate subjects of current and/or enduring relevance and interest. Possible topics: African American Political Thought, European Political Issues, the Philosophy of Social Science, and Political and Social Movements. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or consent of the instructor.
An examination of the litigation process, including the history of the American dual court system. This course examines the numerous institutions, alternative dispute resolution centers, the different administrative dispute resolution centers, the different administrative law processes, and the role of judges. Recommended Sequence: PO 410 Constitutional Law.
Students learn the complexities and diversities of African political systems and cultures and investigate new paths to understanding the intricate political and economic processes. Prerequisite: PO 201 Introduction to Comparative Political Systems or consent of the instructor. 170
The dynamics of political and economic development in Asian countries are analyzed with emphasis on Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand. Prerequisite:
The dynamics of political and economic development in Latin America with distinctions among Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean countries. instructor.
Major Elective Courses Total Hours 3 Course # Group D: International Cultures (choose one) Credit Hours
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Analysis of world politics with emphasis on justice, war, and peace.
Analysis of the public policy making process and issues, and problems confronting the American public. Data analysis may include the use of computers. Prerequisite: PO 203 Introduction to Public Administration or consent of instructor.
Study of a body of principles, customs, and rules recognized as binding obligations upon states in their relations with one another and the organizations through which the laws of nations are pursued and promoted. Prerequisite: PO 100 Introduction to Political Science or PO 280 Introduction to International Relations or consent of instructor.
This course is a survey of ideological trends in the field of political thought, with emphasis on political theorists from the 18th century to the present. Prerequisite: PO 204 Introduction to Political Theory.
A study of American Laws as circumscribed by the U.S. Constitution and as interpreted by the federal and state court systems. Prerequisites: PO 100 Introduction to Political Science or consent of the instructor.
A study of political parties and interest groups in the American and other political systems including the role of parties and interest groups as an instrument of mobilizing the electorate, choosing political leaders, and organizing governments, and in the formulation of public policy and administration. The course will also examine strategies, 171
The course introduces students to major contending paradigms of international political economy, liberalism, statism, Marxism, and analyzes international monetary systems, international trade, and investment. It further explores important issues concerning the less developed countries of the world. Prerequisite: PO 100 Introduction to Political Science or consent of instructor.
Open to seniors. An examination of a selected topic of global, regional, or national significance such as the world economy, trade relations, food, human rights, the environment, and energy. This course requires the completion of a senior thesis.
Source: Bennett College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
