19 courses with the subject PLS, 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.
Emphasis on learning basic political processes. Attention to major political issues of the day. Consideration given to the origins, consequences, and possible solutions of the problems under consideration. (3 credit hours) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Introduction to the government and politics of the American national political system. Attention is given to the historical and philosophical setting, the formal governmental structure, and the behavioral bases of the American polity. (3 credit hours) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Course content varies from year to year to meet the special interests, abilities, and needs of students. (1–4 credit hours Highlander Hub. Offered: Fall.
Study of political systems of selected countries. Illustration of major polity types, such as Western and non-Western, democratic and authoritarian, developed and less- developed. Examinations of political cultures, institutions, processes, and current political problems. (3 credit hours) Summer.
bal PLS 321 American Political Process 3
Either of the following sets of courses: tive ECN 351 Senior Study I 3
Course content varies from year to year to meet the special interests, abilities, and needs of students. (1–4 credit hours) Highlander Hub. Offered: May Term.
Thematic and/or chronological consideration of perennial issues in political science, such as liberty, justice, political obligation, and political authority. Philosophical approaches to the understanding of politics are also examined. (3 credit hours) instructor. Offered: Fall, Spring.
American political and governmental institutions and processes including: public opinion, interest groups, political parties, Congress, and the presidency. (3 credit hours) Fall.
One of the following courses:
For many people around the world, the word "feminism" is an ambiguous term and often carries a negative connotation. This course is designed to enable students to understand the diverse forms of feminisms around the globe in relation to philosophical and political issues. Students will study different types of feminism as they emerge from specific contexts and the impact of context on the articulation of feminist ideas. Questions such as the following will be explored: Why feminisms as opposed to feminism? How does feminism affect politics and political activity in different countries? These questions will lead to an examination of women's movements around the globe.
Field experiences that provide practical applications in appropriate work settings. For each credit hour granted students are expected to be involved in at least 45 hours of approved activity. The duration should normally occur over a minimum of three weeks. (0 to 15 credit hours) Courses| 233 Division of Social Sciences Chair. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
A study of the political history, stakeholders, and topical issues related to American and global environmental policymaking. Comparison of environmentalism (conservation, sustainable development, deep ecology). Investigation of structure and actors making environmental policy. Survey of current global/eco-systemic issues in environmental policy (air, sea/water, energy and waste, land). Special emphasis on Tennessee and East Tennessee issues, such as acid rain in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Valley energy development, and water management in conflict with the snail darter. (3 credit hours)
Either of the following courses:
When the Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a two- course sequence, 351 is the first course. The courses involve individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a finished paper or product. (3 credit hours each) Proficiency Exam, junior standing. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
When the Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a two- course sequence, 352 is the second course. The courses involve individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a finished paper or product. Ordinarily taken in the fall term of the senior year and preceded by 351 in the spring term of the junior year. (3 credit hours each) English Proficiency Exam, junior standing. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
When the Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a one- course sequence, that experience is designated 353. Individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a finished paper or product. (3 credit hours) Proficiency Examination, junior standing.
Source: Maryville College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
