45 courses with the subject POLI, 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.
POLI 1010Introduction to Political Sciences3
The crucial ideas, questions, problems, and methods involved in human attempts to achieve order, justice, and welfare in politics. The ideas, institutions, processes, and behavior associated with modern democratic political systems are emphasized. The meaning of such concepts as freedom, authority, equality, and constitutionalism is explored in depth. For all upper-level Political Science courses. Course may be applied toward the Social Science requirement of the General Education Core. Required of all Political Science majors.
The foundation, organization, and principles of American national government. Attention is focused on the relations of the citizens to the government and the rights, duties, and obligations of citizen. POLI 2010 is a prerequisite for all upper-level Political Science courses. Course may be applied toward the Social Science requirement of the General Education Core. Required of all Political Science majors.
The basic concepts and elementary theories of international politics. Tracing the establishment of the modern nation-state system from 1648, the course examines the early historical development of the discipline, and concepts such as fundamental power relations, nation-state, sovereignty, nationalism, interdependence, and integration are explored in depth. Required of all Political Science majors. Required of all Political Science majors.
The structure, principles, and operation of the state and local units of government and the nature of intergovernmental relations in the American federal system. Illustrative materials are drawn largely from Tennessee. Required of all Political Science majors.
This is a lower division Political Science course open to all students. The course focuses on Intelligence as an academic area of study and explores issues relating to definition, the history of U.S. Intelligence, the intelligence cycle, components and coordination of the intelligence community, and the intelligence process and relationships with the policymaker. It is subsumed under the larger theoretical framework of U.S. national security.
All Political Science majors must complete POLI 3000 or 3010.
POLI 3060Model United Nations1
The central component of this course is participation in the National Model United Nations conference held every spring in New York City. Students learn about the United Nations and international politics by researching a different country every semester. This course focuses on research, writing, negotiation, and public speaking skills associated with preparing and participating for this conference. The course may be repeated with faculty approval for up to 3 hours of credit.
Subject
POLI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated with faculty approval for up to 3 hours of credit.
An introduction to social science research methodology, which involves data collection and processing procedures, computer usage, surveys, statistical analysis, and research design. This course is a prerequisite to POLI 4500 . Required of all Political Science majors.
The process by which opinions are formed, the purposes and techniques of propaganda, and the functions and expression of public opinion, all factors which influence how and why people vote.
POLI 3600Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics3
Theoretical frameworks which have been used to compare different types of political systems. Course focuses on the issue of what constitutes a valid comparison.
This course introduces students to the complexities, history, and terminology of Asian politics by comparing the political processes in various countries. The evolution of political institutions in the various case studies are examined as well as the role of political parties/movements, interest groups, the development of nationalism, and the role of ideology in state building. In addition the history of the various case studies and their significance within the international system are examined. 3 CIP 28.45.1001.00
An analysis of the government of selected European countries with attention to both theory and practice. Comparison with American institutions is emphasized.
The nature of international organizations and regional organizations. Materials include military, economic, cultural, and political integration experiences, with emphasis on the United Nations and its agencies, the European Economic Community (EEC), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Organization of American States (OAS), Organization of African Unity (OAU), and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The course examines the origins and development of Islam from the 7th century to the modern era and the relationship of Islam to the development of political and civil society in various regions of the world.
An introduction to political and economic change in the Third World to provide an understanding of some of the major problems confronting these nations and the various tools and strategies that their political leaders can use in dealing with those problems. Course investigates some of the major avenues toward political development and assesses the costs and benefits of the approaches discussed.
POLI 3690Theoretical Approaches to International Relations3
An in-depth analysis of international relations theory, beginning with the institutionalization of the discipline in 1919 and on to the current state of the subject. The discourses and controversies dominating the field are examined from a paradigmatic perspective, drawing heavily on epistemological approaches to knowledge and focusing on current theoretical debates.
Analysis of U.S. national and international security affairs in contemporary world politics. While focused on the international system as a whole, course places special emphasis on the U.S. and the evolution of its security policy from both a national and an international perspective. Course is interdisciplinary in approach, drawing from theories, concepts, ideas, and literature from political science, history, philosophy, economics, and law.
Principal urban problems, their causes, and public policies that deal with them. The course is designed to acquaint students with the ideas of the major writers on such aspects of urban communities as the role and development of cities; their government, administration, and finance; urban planning and design; poverty and slums; ethnic, race, and class relations; the administration of justice; urban mass transit; and the quality of life in the urban environment.
A rigorous analysis of the global political economy with emphasis on international trade, balance of payments, theories of development and underdevelopment, the role of multinational corporations, and issues related to migration, the debt crisis, and the environment. The course draws on the extensive literature currently available from a wide range of sources.
The structure and methods of transacting business in the American Congress and state legislatures: the role of legislatures in the American political system.
The structure and functions of the party system, including nominations, campaigns, and elections. The course examines the role of parties in the political process.
The office of the President of the United States in terms of both the institution and the men who have held that office. Emphasis is placed on the study of the presidency as it has developed in the last half century.
POLI 4240Government, Public Opinion, and the Press3
An exploration of the mutual dependence between journalists and public officials and candidates for office. Course examines how each “side” views what is news and how the coverage of various institutions of government affects the image of government in the mind of the citizen.
The course will consider how people think and feel about politics and investigate the psychological underpinnings of political behavior. It will explore the role of evolution, emotions, personality, and social identity—among other factors in shaping the political world.
The development of English common law and its influence on the shape of American law as it has evolved from the colonial era to the present. Basic legal concepts and doctrines as reflected in the operation of the national and state court systems are analyzed, culminating with a general survey of the law in modern American society as it determines the basic rights and liabilities of private persons.
POLI 4310Constitutional Law: The Federal Government and Separation of Powers3
The sources, principles, and powers of government in the United States as embodied in the Constitution, as well as judicial decisions in leading cases. The course covers judicial review; the powers of the legislative, executive, and judiciary; and the relations between the federal government and the states.
The sources, principles, and powers of government in the United States as embodied in the Constitution, especially the Bill of Rights, as well as judicial decisions in leading cases. The course covers freedom of speech, press, and religion; due process; privacy; and equal protection of the laws.
An overview of the major types of federal court reports, digests, citations, annotated reports, encyclopedias, treatises, restatements, and law reviews. A factual situation provides the basis for legal research problems.
The basic legal concepts and principles governing state behavior in the international order, the nature and sources of international law, international agreements, sovereignty of states, and recognition of statehood, jurisdiction, immunities, and responsibility.
An introduction to the politics of the modern Middle East. Topics include the history and influence of Islam, the legacy of imperialism, the formation of modern nation-states, the rise of nationalism, political reform, and the role of religion in the politics of the region. In addition, the international politics of the Middle East are also examined.
This course examines the implications of arms control, focusing on the economic, political, strategic, and technical components. The course also examines the historical impact that arms control has had on the international political system as well as its contemporary implications. This will be done for both conventional armaments and weapons of mass destruction (biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons).
Principles of public administration structure, organization, financial management, administrative responsibility, and the relation between the administration and other branches of government in the United States. Course is prerequisite to all other courses in the POLI 4400 series.
POLI 4460Intergovernmental Relations and Regionalism3
The relations among government agencies throughout the sectors of government (local, state, and national), including the impact of these relations on policy development and the level and quality of citizen participation.
A supervised internship allowing students to experience firsthand the workings of government and private agencies involved in legal and political processes. Students may receive up to 12 hours of credit for the internship. Only 3 hours, however, may be counted toward the requirements for a major in Political Science.
Directed research on a specific problem. The purpose of the project is to use conceptual knowledge and skills learned in research methodology and knowledge acquired relative to a particular area of political science. Required of all Political Science majors.
A supervised project of research or course of guided readings. Topics are selected by enrolled students in consultation with the supervising faculty member. The course may be repeated with faculty approval for up to 6 hours of credit.
Subject
POLI
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated with faculty approval for up to 6 hours of credit.
This course provides a contemporary overview of the Free Speech and Religion Clauses of the First Amendment. Using Supreme Court cases, this course examines the limits of free speech, including incitement, defamation, obscenity, commercial speech, and hate speech, as well as the legality of restrictions on the time, place, and manner of expressive activity.
The course covers the fundamental concepts of security and the varied attributes of American security policy. Students will examine and evaluate the evolution of U.S. national security, an analytical framework for examining national interest, the role of the military in the national security process, intelligence, and security, and contemporary issues relating to national strategy.
The past, present, and future role of blacks in the American political system. The social, economic, and political position of blacks related to that of the larger population is explored. Major works by and about black Americans are studied.
