POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Science

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1 POLITICAL SCIENCE Political Science POLISCI 101 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE... Introduction to Political Science introduces students to the specialties within political science, outlines the academic emphases within the major and associated requirements, and explores public and private sector opportunities in the field of political science. PREREQ: POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR OR MINOR OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR #3483 Section 01 [units: 1] 01/21-05/20 W 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM HH1305 Susan M Johnson POLISCI 141 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (GS)... An introductory course covering the history, structure and functioning of American national government and its relation to state and local government. #3484 Section 01 [units: 3] Gen Ed Social Science (GEGS) 01/21-05/20 MWF 08:50 AM - 09:40 AM HY0320 Larry Anderson #3485 Section 02 [units: 3] Gen Ed Social Science (GEGS) 01/21-05/20 MWF 09:55 AM - 10:45 AM HY0320 Larry Anderson #3486 Section 03 [units: 3] Gen Ed Social Science (GEGS) NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED Larry Anderson POLISCI 217 ETHNIC POLITICS (DV)(GS)... The central concern of this course is to provide the student an awareness of the political development of racial and ethnic minorities in today's political arena. It will compare and contrast the development of the white ethnic communities of the 19th and 20th centuries with our modern day racial and ethnic minorities. (Offered jointly with race & ethnic cultures). #3487 Section 01 [units: 3] GE Social Science & U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (GSDV) 01/21-05/20 MW 02:15 PM - 03:30 PM HY0320 JOHN W EYSTER #3488 Section 02 [units: 3] GE Social Science & U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (GSDV) 01/21-05/20 MW 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM HY0320 JOHN W EYSTER #3489 Section 03 [units: 3] GE Social Science & U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (GSDV) NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED Karen W Moore #3490 Section 04 [units: 3] GE Social Science & U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (GSDV) 01/21-05/20 TR 02:15 PM - 03:30 PM HY0324 Karen W Moore #5104 Section 05 [units: 3] GE Social Science & U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (GSDV) 01/21-05/20 TR 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM HY0324 Karen W Moore #5126 Section 06 [units: 3] GE Social Science & U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity (GSDV) 01/21-05/20 TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM HY0324 Karen W Moore POLISCI 250 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY (GS)... An introduction to Western political thought, the role of ideology in politics, and perennial questions in political philosophy. #3492 Section 01 [units: 3] Gen Ed Social Science (GEGS) 01/21-05/20 TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM HH1317 Edward W Gimbel POLISCI 255 INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS (GS)... This course compares the political systems of five or six countries, reflecting the range of political institutions and political behavior around the world. Students will learn to develop explanations for similarities and differences in the political life of countries around the world, e.g. why are some countries democratic and others authoritarian? #3493 Section 01 [units: 3] Gen Ed Social Science (GEGS) 01/21-05/20 TR 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM HY0322 Jane F Gottlick POLISCI 301 POLITICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODS... An introduction to basic research methods in political science. Topics will include various data collection and analysis techniques on the U.S. Presidency, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court, political socialization, political parties, interest groups, civil violence, rebellion, and revolution. Students will obtain "hands-on" experience with computer software designed specifically for political science and the social sciences. This is not a statistics course, and no previous knowledge of statistical methods is assumed. #3494 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 MW 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM HY0322 Christopher B Chapp POLISCI 302 WRITING IN POLITICAL SCIENCE... This course will allow students to improve their analytical and writing skills through various writing assignments involving different formats. Some of the assignments will involve multiple drafts, based on peer and instructor feedback. PREREQ: POLISCI 301 #3495 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 TR 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM HH1317 Susan M Johnson POLISCI 314 MEDIA AND AMERICAN POLITICS... This course will examine the principles of media and politics, and how the media impacts American public's political attitudes and behaviors. Topics will include campaign advertising, alternative media, public space, bias, and persuasion. #3496 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 MW 02:15 PM - 03:30 PM HY0322 Christopher B Chapp Spring 2014 UWW Class Listing > LS > Political Science -- Page 1 / 5

2 POLISCI 321 AMERICAN INTEREST GROUP POLITICS... This course will examine the interest group system in the United States by examining the history, roles, strategies, successes, and failures of interest groups in the American political system. #3497 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED Dominique A Walsh POLISCI 330 PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS... A systematic introduction to the study of public policy issues through a public policy/issue analysis and problem solving approach. It will also examine and explore other analytical models and approaches in the study of public problems and policy issues. #3498 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 T 06:15 PM - 08:45 PM HY0322 Craig G Heatwole POLISCI 340 POLITICS OF DEVELOPMENT... This course focuses on the comparative analysis and contending interpretations of development in the developing countries. Emphasis will be given to the role of the state intervention and the coalitional politics of dominant class factions in capital accumulation and allocation of surplus for development. The analysis also includes the influence of international economic system as exercised through direct foreign investment and commercial lending institutions. Special attention will also be paid to the impact of militarism on the Third World countries and the problems of environment and sustainable development. PREREQ: ANY POLITICAL SCIENCE GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE #3500 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 MW 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM HY0322 Paul G Adogamhe POLISCI 343 US ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY... This course will explore opportunities and constraints in the development of environmental policy in the United States. #3501 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 MW 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM HY0320 Larry Anderson POLISCI 351 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS... An introductory survey of political relations among nation-states, including the topics of war and peace, nationalism, elements of national power, conventional and nuclear weaponry, diplomacy, economic interdependence, the Third World, and international and regional organizations. #3502 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 MW 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM HY0324 Anne W Hamilton #5317 Section 02 [units: 3] All class meeting details to be arranged. #5354 Section 03 [units: 3] All class meeting details to be arranged. POLISCI 410 ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL POLITICAL THOUGHT: GREEK, ROMAN, CHRISTIAN... This course will examine the political thought of the ancient and medieval worlds, focusing on the Greek, Roman and early Christian periods. Through study of texts by Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, and others, this course will highlight how these texts both reflect their own times, and inform political thinking today. #3503 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 TR 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM HH1317 Edward W Gimbel POLISCI 414 THE CONSTITUTION AND CIVIL LIBERTIES... A course focusing on the constitutional development of of the freedoms of individuals and the limitations upon the powers of government, both state and national. #5012 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 TR 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM HY0324 Jolly Emrey POLISCI 415 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE CONSTITUTION... This course examines the role of the major participants in the criminal justice systemdefendants, police, prosecutions, courts, and corrections-and the development of constitutional law regulating their behavior. #3504 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 TR 02:15 PM - 03:30 PM HH1317 John F Kozlowicz POLISCI 418 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING... The purpose of this course is to introduce students to research and writing in the field of public law. Students will learn how to use a variety of legal resource materials and how to cite the materials appropriately. Students will also demonstrate a mastery of these skills by completing homework assignments and by writing two major papers. #3505 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 TR 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM HH1317 Jolly Emrey Spring 2014 UWW Class Listing > LS > Political Science -- Page 2 / 5

3 POLISCI 419 THE JUDICIAL PROCESS... A study of the American judicial system as a part of the larger framework of the political, social and economic systems of the nation. Emphasis will be on topics such as the judicial role, judicial organization and jurisdiction, judicial power, and the decisional process rather than legal cases. #3506 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED John F Kozlowicz POLISCI 440 THE POLITICS OF GOVERNMENT BUDGETING... A course designed to introduce the students to the study of criteria for what services or functions should be undertaken by government and in what amounts; analyzing the effects that government spending and taxes have on the behavior of the private sector of the economy and on the political system, and evaluating the problems and solutions for allocating tax burden equitably among different groups in the society. #3507 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED Xia Li Lollar POLISCI 461 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF AFRICA... The course will critically analyze the political events, major problems, processes and trends in Sub-Saharan African politics and society. It will also attempt to examine the prospects for economic development and democracy in contemporary Africa. Some African countries will be selected for special attention. #3508 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 M 06:15 PM - 08:45 PM HY0324 Paul G Adogamhe POLISCI 462 SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY... Provides students with the analysis and critical understanding of the policy issues surrounding historical and current social welfare programs, of new social welfare issues and of policy decisions that lead to changes in programming. Community organization, as an intervention approach, will be explored. #4947 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: This is a hybrid course. 01/21-05/20 T 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM HE0101 James P Winship 01/21-05/20 R Arranged WEB BASED James P Winship #4948 Section 02 [units: 3] NOTE: This is a hybrid course. 01/21-05/20 M Arranged WEB BASED James P Winship 01/21-05/20 W 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM HE0102 James P Winship POLISCI 463 PEACE STUDIES: CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT... The course will critically analyze the political events, major problems, processes and trends in international and regional conflicts. It will examine the prospect for peaceful negotiation among states and international organizations to solve international crises. #3509 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED Zohreh Ghavamshahidi POLISCI 471 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST... An intense investigation of the social, economic, and political conditions of Islamic, Arab and non-arab countries of the Middle East. Topics include basic tenets of Islam: political culture, formation of nation states, political systems (monarchies and republics), consequences of political development and modernization, and the role of the Middle East in international politics. #3511 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: This course will be taught using Desire2Learn. A 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged WEB BASED Zohreh Ghavamshahidi POLISCI 489 SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION... A study of the complex aspects of administrative organization, behavior and decision-making in the area of public policy through the examination of a variety of pertinent cases. PREREQ: POLISCI 320 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR #3512 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/21-05/20 R 06:15 PM - 08:45 PM HY0322 Craig G Heatwole Spring 2014 UWW Class Listing > LS > Political Science -- Page 3 / 5

4 POLISCI 491 TRAVEL STUDY... Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques. #4851 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: Class sessions will be announced by the course faculty member(s). Students will also participate in the Dept. faculty-led travel study component of the course scheduled for China from May 23rd to June 13th, Contact the Center for Global Education ( the course faculty, or the web for a program application; contact Professor Baocheng Han (hanb@uww.edu) or Professor Xia Lollar (llolarx@uww.edu) for academic requirements or for more information about the course. Applications are due to the Center for Global Education on or before Friday, December 6, Shortly after course registration, an initial billing based on most of the estimated Travel Study Program Course fee, as noted on the course application, will be charged to the student s account. A second billing will occur once the travel Study Program fee has been officially determined less the amount already billed initially. Travel study registration is not available via WINS registration. Travel study participants may not add or drop a travel study course via WINS once it has been added to their academic schedule. Failure to abide by the add/drop provisions of the Travel Study Program could result in severe financial penalties. Students are advised to refer to the Travel Study Application and Student Contract for more information. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged OFF CAMPUS Xia Li Lollar CHINA POLISCI 493 INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE... Study and work with a government unit or in some area of public affairs under the direction of a faculty supervisor. Students will have the opportunity to combine academic learning with practical experience in government and politics. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits in major/degree. #3513 Section 01 [units: 1-12] Dept. POLISCI 497 EXCHANGE STUDY... Variable topics. See Schedule of Classes. #5318 Section 01 [units: 1-12] Dept. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged ISSUES IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD #5349 Section 02 [units: 1-12] Dept. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged EUROPEAN POLITICS #5355 Section 03 [units: 1-12] Dept. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POLISCI 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY... Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits in major/degree. Department required. #3515 Section 01 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged Paul G Adogamhe #3516 Section 02 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged Larry Anderson #3517 Section 03 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged Christopher B Chapp #3518 Section 04 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged Jolly Emrey #3519 Section 05 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged Zohreh Ghavamshahidi #3520 Section 06 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged Edward W Gimbel #3521 Section 07 [units: 1-3] Dept. #3522 Section 08 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged Xia Li Lollar #3523 Section 09 [units: 1-3] Dept. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged Anne W Hamilton #3524 Section 10X [units: 1-3] LearnCom13 Legal Eagles 01/21-05/20 W 08:50 AM - 09:40 AM HH1309 Susan M Johnson MOCK TRIAL LEGAL EAGLES 01/21-05/20 W 08:50 AM - 09:40 AM HH1309 Jolly Emrey MOCK TRIAL LEGAL EAGLES 01/21-05/20 W 08:50 AM - 09:40 AM HH1307 Susan M Johnson MOCK TRIAL LEGAL EAGLES 01/21-05/20 W 08:50 AM - 09:40 AM HH1307 Jolly Emrey MOCK TRIAL LEGAL EAGLES POLISCI 499 SENIOR HONORS THESIS... Individual research for majors writing thesis for honors degree; emphasis upon depth, scope and individual research on approved topics under the supervision of a member of the faculty. PREREQ: 3.25 GPA AND 21 CREDITS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE #3514 Section 01 [units: 3] Instructor 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged Jolly Emrey *** GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES *** Spring 2014 UWW Class Listing > LS > Political Science -- Page 4 / 5

5 POLISCI 691 TRAVEL STUDY... Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques. #4898 Section 01 [units: 3] NOTE: Class sessions will be announced by the course faculty member(s). Students will also participate in the Dept. faculty-led travel study component of the course scheduled for China from May 23rd to June 13th, Contact the Center for Global Education ( the course faculty, or the web for a program application; contact Professor Baocheng Han (hanb@uww.edu) or Professor Xia Lollar (llolarx@uww.edu) for academic requirements or for more information about the course. Applications are due to the Center for Global Education on or before Friday, December 6, Shortly after course registration, an initial billing based on most of the estimated Travel Study Program Course fee, as noted on the course application, will be charged to the student s account. A second billing will occur once the travel Study Program fee has been officially determined less the amount already billed initially. Travel study registration is not available via WINS registration. Travel study participants may not add or drop a travel study course via WINS once it has been added to their academic schedule. Failure to abide by the add/drop provisions of the Travel Study Program could result in severe financial penalties. Students are advised to refer to the Travel Study Application and Student Contract for more information. 01/21-05/20 Arranged Arranged OFF CAMPUS Xia Li Lollar CHINA POLISCI 798 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES... Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. #5184 Section 01 [units: 3] Spring 2014 UWW Class Listing > LS > Political Science -- Page 5 / 5