(Cross-listed with HIS 100) This course examines introductory research and analytical techniques for locating and interpreting primary and secondary historical documents. Students are introduced to basic methods for constructing historical arguments based on the compilation of evidence. Finally, students will explore the impact of ideology and identity on the evolution of historical perspectives and schools of thought. Fall
Required for HIS/POS & SS 7-12 majors. Class meets: 9/3; 9/10; 9/17; 9/24 from 4-6pm in Science Center 369 and 9/26 9am-1:30pm in Library.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
This course offers an institutional, historical, and theoretical survey of United States politics with a consideration of contemporary policy issues, the distribution of power in the United States, and the relationship between politics and economics. (US) Fall, Spring (C8)
This course offers an institutional, historical, and theoretical survey of United States politics with a consideration of contemporary policy issues, the distribution of power in the United States, and the relationship between politics and economics. (US) Fall, Spring (C8)
This course offers an institutional, historical, and theoretical survey of United States politics with a consideration of contemporary policy issues, the distribution of power in the United States, and the relationship between politics and economics. Fall, Spring (US) (C8)
ONLINE component: one credit of this 4 credit course is ONLINE
This course offers an institutional, historical, and theoretical survey of United States politics with a consideration of contemporary policy issues, the distribution of power in the United States, and the relationship between politics and economics. Fall, Spring (US) (C8)
ONLINE component: one credit is online
This course will serve as an introduction to the major strands of political ideology and political theory, such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism/Marxism, feminism, and fascism. Students will read major political theorists as well as history putting great thinkers in historical and theoretical context. This course serves as a valuable introduction to political ideas for both non-majors and for prospective political science majors of any concentration. These ideas about politics will be applicable to future courses in all aspects of the discipline, including not only political theory but also American politics, comparative politics, and international relations. (C8)
This course will serve as an introduction to the major strands of political ideology and political theory, such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism/Marxism, feminism, and fascism. Students will read major political theorists as well as history putting great thinkers in historical and theoretical context. These ideas about politics will be applicable to future courses in all aspects of the discipline, including not only political theory but also American politics, comparative politics, and international relations. (C8)
ONLINE component: one credit online
This course studies major contemporary international problems utilizing salient concepts and theories in the discipline. Fall (IR) (C8)
Cannot be taken Pass/Fail (Majors or Concentrators)
This course studies major contemporary international problems utilizing salient concepts and theories in the discipline. Fall (IR) (C8)
Cannot be taken Pass/Fail (Majors or Concentrators)
This course studies major contemporary international problems utilizing salient concepts and theories in the discipline. Fall (IR) (C8)
Restricted to HIS/POS Concentrators; Cannot be taken Pass/Fail
This course studies major contemporary international problems utilizing salient concepts and theories in the discipline. Fall (IR) (C8)
Restricted to HIS/POS majors and El Ed Social Studies Concentrators and SS 7-12 Majors Cannot be taken Pass/Fail
This course studies major contemporary international problems utilizing salient concepts and theories in the discipline. Fall (IR) (C8)
cannot be taken Pass/Fail Restricted to HIS/POS Majors and El Ed Social studies Concentrators and SS 7-12 Majors
This course studies major contemporary international problems utilizing salient concepts and theories in the discipline. Fall (IR) (C8)
This entry-level course introduces students to the different theories and methods employed in comparative political analysis. It will examine diverse political systems in the international arena, highlighting subjects such as political culture and socialization, modernization and political development, group politics, class analysis, the political elite approach, functionalism, and systems analysis. (CP) (C8)
This entry-level course introduces students to the different theories and methods employed in comparative political analysis. It will examine diverse political systems in the international arena, highlighting subjects such as political culture and socialization, modernization and political development, group politics, class analysis, the political elite approach, functionalism, and systems analysis. (CP) (C8)
This course introduces students to the different theories and methods employed in comparative political analysis. It will examine diverse political systems in the international arena, highlighting subjects such as political culture and socialization, modernization and political development, group politics, class analysis, the political elite approach, functionalism, and systems analysis. (CP) (C8)
ONLINE Component one credit of this 4 credit course is ONLINE
This course introduces students to the different theories and methods employed in comparative political analysis. It will examine diverse political systems in the international arena, highlighting subjects such as political culture and socialization, modernization and political development, group politics, class analysis, the political elite approach, functionalism, and systems analysis. (CP) (C8)
ONLINE component: 1 credit of this 4 credit course is ONLINE
This course is an introduction to the approaches and methods in Political Science. Students will be introduced to the various research traditions, theories and analytical frameworks that have informed inquiry in Political Science. Open to Political Science majors and minors or with permission of the instructor.
ONLINE Component; one credit ONLINE
The course introduces the students to the issues and challenges arising from globalization. Issues of social justice, inequality, poverty, development, politics and economics will be discussed. In addition students will explore the similarities and contrasts in the United States' viewpoints, attitudes and policies towards global issues. Fulfills diversity requirement. (C8)
The course introduces the students to the issues and challenges arising from globalization. Issues of social justice, inequality, poverty, development, politics and economics will be discussed. In addition students will explore the similarities and contrasts in the United States' viewpoints, attitudes and policies towards global issues. Fulfills diversity requirement. (C8)
ONLINE component: one credit online
This course will give students the analytical tools to tackle questions such as: what are the causes of conflicts? Are ancient hatreds, ethnic or religious extremism, colonialism, resource competition, class warfare, ideology and/or state failure to blame, or must we look elsewhere for explanation? Moreover, how and why do conflicts end? What is the role of the global community in resolving some of these conflicts? Better still, what can be done to prevent some of these conflicts from erupting in the first place? Fulfills writing intensive and diversity requirements. Prerequisite: POS 171 or 173 (CP)
No pre-requisites
This course examines American Constitutionalism as it has developed through history, with a particular emphasis on the role of the power of the federal government. Students will examine the key constitutional controversies of several major eras in American history, including the Founding, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the New Deal. In addition to some landmark Supreme Court decisions, the course will also analyze other materials relevant to constitutional development (such as statutes, newspaper articles, and statements by elected officials.) (US) Fulfills writing-intensive requirement. Prerequisite: POS 111 or 112
ONLINE component: one credit online
Prior consent of faculty is required.
Permission of instructor required
Supervised work in federal, state, or local government offices and/or agencies. Internships are also available with community organization, labor unions, and public interest groups. Brochure listing internship opportunities is available from Intern Director, Dr. Ryane Straus. Restricted to upper-class students.
To be arranged
This capstone course will be an examination of the history and politics related to a given topic that will vary by semester.
ONLINE component: one credit online
INDEPENDENT STUDY APPLICATION