Political Science (POSC)
Chair:
Visiting Professors: Burton Levin, John Sullivan
Professors: Roy F. Grow, Steven E. Schier, Norman Vig
Associate Professors: Barbara Allen, Richard A. Keiser, Robert B. Packer
Assistant Professors: Laurence D. Cooper, Alfred P. Montero, Kimberly K. Smith
Visiting Instructor: Kanishkan Sathasivam
There are two tracks in the major: Political Science and Political Science/International Relations (a double major is not allowed in the two tracks). Students in both tracks take nearly all the same required courses, including Methodology, and follow all of the general requirements for the Political Science major, except where noted. They also choose from the same integrative exercise choices.
Requirements for the Political Science track:
Sixty-six credits in the department, including:
1. Departmental Core Courses (24 credits) as listed below. Majors are required to have completed the core courses prior to their senior year.
POSC 120: Comparative Political Regimes
POSC 122: Politics in America: Liberty and Equality
POSC 160: Political Philosophy
POSC 170: International Relations and World Politics
Course numbers suggest the order in which courses should be taken, with 120, 122, and 160 recommended for the first year and 170 and 200-level courses for the sophomore year. POSC 230 should be taken as soon as possible after declaring the major. Courses numbered in the 300s and above are directed at juniors and seniors and assume substantial previous study.
2. Methods Sequence (12 credits):
MATH 115 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 215 Introduction to Probability & Statistics (6 credits)
POSC 230: Methods of Political Research (3 credits) This course should be taken as soon as possible after declaring a major.
Plus either of the two courses listed below:
POSC 394: Logic of Inquiry (3 credits) or
POSC 396: Questions in Political Science (3 credits)
3. Departmental Elective Courses (24 credits): At least one must be an advanced seminar course, designated with an *. It is recommended that majors take their seminar course during the junior year. Advanced * seminars require writing a paper (20-page minimum) with an explicit scholarly approach.
4. Comprehensive Integrative Exercise (6 credits): Students may elect to satisfy the department integrative exercise requirement by either completing a 40-page paper or a blue book examination.
Requirements for the Political Science/International Relations track:
Coordinator: Professor Roy F. Grow
The International Relations Program was originated in 1937 by the former Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Frank B. Kellogg, through the establishment at Carleton of the Kellogg Foundation for Education in International Relations.
Sixty-six credits, including:
1. Core Courses (18 credits): Three of the four Political Science Department core courses listed below (must include POSC 170). Majors are required to have completed the core courses prior to their senior year.
POSC 120: Comparative Political Regimes
POSC 122: Politics in America: Liberty and Equality
POSC 160: Political Philosophy
POSC 170: International Relations and World Politics
Course numbers suggest the order in which courses should be taken, with 120, 122, and 160 recommended for the first year and 170 and 200-level courses for the sophomore year. POSC 230 should be taken as soon as possible after declaring the major. Courses numbered in the 300s and above are directed at juniors and seniors and assume substantial previous study.
2. Methods Sequence (12 credits):
MATH 115 Introduction to Statistics or MATH 215 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (6 credits)
POSC 230: Methods of Political Research (3 credits) This course should be taken as soon as possible after declaring a major.
Plus either of the two courses listed below:
POSC 394: Logic of Inquiry (3 credits) or
POSC 396: Questions in Political Science (3 credits)
3. Elective Courses (30 credits): Five courses from the following list, spread across at least two of the three fields below. Two of the five courses must be 300-level courses in the Political Science Department, and one of those two courses must be an International Relations seminar, designated with an *, or other * seminar with approval of Chair and International Relations Coordinator. It is recommended that majors take their seminar course during the junior year. Advanced * seminars require writing a paper (20-page minimum) with an explicit scholarly approach.
A course which was listed as fulfilling the International Relations electives requirement at the time the student elected that course, but which has been deleted from the catalog simply because it has not been taught this year or last, will continue to be accepted in fulfillment of the IR requirement.
a) IR/Diplomacy
HIST 239: Britain in the Atlantic World (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 244: History of European Diplomacy (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 258: Foreign Relations of East Asia in Modern Times
HIST 346: Imperialism (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 395: War, State and Society
POSC 234: The Arab-Israeli Conflict (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 235: The Cold War: Soviet and American Foreign Policy (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 237: Asia and American Foreign Policy (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 326: America's China Policy
POSC 329: Vietnam War and American Policy *
POSC 342: International Conflict and War * (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 343: Turbulence in World Politics *
POSC 358: Women and War *
b) Comparative Systems
HIST 210: Traditional Societies: Bandits, Outlaws and Other Rebels (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 241: History of Russia Since 1861 (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 250: Twentieth Century Japan (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 251: Late Imperial China (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 252: Chinese Revolution (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 260: The Making of the Modern Middle East (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 261: Modern Middle East (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 272: Mexico in Historical Perspective (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 275: Twentieth Century Cuba
HIST 280: Women and Work in African History (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 346: Imperialism (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 360: Modern Muslim Movements (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 395: Fascism (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
HIST 395: Topics in African-American History
POSC 221: Latin American Politics
POSC 233: Global Resurgence of Democracy
POSC 253: Communist Political Thought: Marx to Mao (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 320: Government and Politics of Africa *(Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 323: Russian Government and Foreign Policy *
POSC 325: Japan: Politics and Foreign Policy * (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 378: Chinese Social and Political Institutions (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 379: Chinese Decision Making (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 383: Political and Economic Integration of Europe (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 385: Comparative Democratic Systems * (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
c) International Political Economy
ECON 231: Soviet and Post Soviet Economics
ECON 240: Economics of Developing Countries
ECON 274: Labor Economics
ECON 280: International Trade
ECON 281: International Finance
POSC 263: European Political Economy (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 265: Politics of Global Economic Relations
POSC 268: International Environmental Law & Politics (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 322: Political Economy of Latin America *(Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 360: Seminar in Political Economy *(Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 381: Political Economy of China * (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 382: Chinese Economy in Transition (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 384: Environmental Policy of the European Union (Not offered in 2000-2001.)
POSC 386: Comparing Mexico and China *
SOAN 130: Population and Food
4. Comprehensive Integrative Exercise (6 credits): As in the Political Science track, students may elect to satisfy the department integrative exercise requirement by either completing a 40-page paper or a blue book examination. Students who write papers will write on an International Relations topic; students who take the examination will select International Relations as one of their fields.
5. Study Abroad: We recommend study in a Carleton College Off-Campus or non-Carleton program that includes a significant political component. This may include study in our Beijing or Maastricht programs, or the Washington D.C. program, especially if the internship taken during the Washington program includes an international organization issue.
Political Science and International Relations Courses
POSC 100. Media and Electoral Politics in the 2000 Election This seminar introduces students to the basic methods of political analysis through a case study of media and politics in the 2000 elections. Students will learn about the influence of media on campaign spending and organization, the various methods by which candidates package their messages, and the general effect of media on electoral politics. Various concepts from public opinion analysis and the fields of political behavior and political psychology will be used to understand the 2000 campaigns. Students must have access to a television and radio for nightly analysis of campaign news and will be required to subscribe to the New York Times. 6 credits cr., S/CR/NC, SS, Fall—B. Allen
POSC 100. Ethics and Politics Is it possible to be a good person if you're involved in politics? Is it possible to be a good person if you're not involved in politics? Is there, or should there be, a special ethic of politics? Loyalty, idealism, honesty, interest, love, suffering, justice - how do these fit into a political life? We'll tackle these questions and many others by exploring novels and films about politicians and the political life. 6 credits cr., SS, Winter—K. Smith
POSC 120. Comparative Political Regimes An introduction to the fundamentals of government and the variety of ways politics is practiced in different countries. Capitalist democracies, socialist republics, and third world nations are compared. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall,Winter,Spring—A. Montero, N. Vig
POSC 122. Politics in America: Liberty and Equality Cross-listed with AMST 123. An introduction to American government and politics. Focus on the Congress, Presidency, political parties and interest groups, the courts and the Constitution. Particular attention will be given to the public policy debates that divide liberals and conservatives and how these divisions are rooted in American political culture. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall,Winter,Spring—R. Keiser, S. Schier
POSC 160. Political Philosophy Introduction to ancient and modern political theory; the relevance of political philosophy to practical politics, including contemporary issues such as civic obligation and distributive justice. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall,Winter,Spring—L. Cooper, K. Smith
POSC 170. International Relations and World Politics A survey of factors in international relations of a geopolitical, commercial and ideological character; systems of international relations, including bipolar deterrence, polycentrism, and international organization; and dynamics of international relations, including war, diplomacy, and international economic and social development. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall,Winter,Spring—R. Grow, R. Packer
POSC 192. Science, Technology and Politics Cross-listed with ENTS 192. Study of the philosophy of technology, the relationships between science and technology and the American federal government since World War II, efforts to create new methods and processes to improve technological decision-making, relationships between science, technology and democracy, feminist perspectives on technology, and planning for future technological crises. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 201. National Policymaking This course will examine how and by whom ideas are brought to the national political agenda and how they are kept off, the processes by which policy solutions are considered, the formulation of legislation and the reasons for success and failure, and policy implementation. We will mix theory with a variety of policy case studies, such as tax reform policy and health care policy. Prerequisite: Political Science 122 or sophomore standing. 6 credits cr., SS, Winter—R. Keiser
POSC 202. Parties, Interest Groups and Elections Examination of the American electoral system and its components: parties, interest groups and the media. The impact of parties and interests on national policymaking is also explored. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 203. Political Psychology This course is an introduction to political psychology, an interdisciplinary field of study that applies psychological theory and research to the study of politics, as a theoretical alternative to rational choice models. Study will include applying psychological models to elite decision making and to political behavior of ordinary citizens. Topics include personality and political leadership, group processes and foreign policy, theories of information processing and elite decision making, malignant political aggression and punitive politics, altruism and heroic political action, etc. in light of important political issues and events. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall—J. Sullivan
POSC 204. Media and American Politics: Special Election Edition Cross-listed with AMST 204,MEDA 204. Our analysis of media influences on politics will draw from three fields of study: political psychology, political behavior and participation, and public opinion. This year we will focus on media and politics by following the role of media in election 2000. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall—B. Allen
POSC 205. Congress and the Presidency Cross-listed with AMST 205. An examination of institutional behavior and policy consequences in the Congress and Presidency. Particular attention is devoted to the politics of each institution, and the policy possibilities encouraged and restricted by such politics. A simulation of legislative-executive policy making will be conducted in order to explore these themes. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 206. The American Courts Cross-listed with AMST 206. We will explore the political and institutional dimensions of courts, and consider whether and how judicial decision making differs from political decision making. Topics will include legal reasoning and the role of the judge, the institutional capacity of courts and their relation to the political branches, and the role of lawyers in the political system. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 207. Urban Politics Cross-listed with AFAM 207,AMST 207. An introduction to the politics of large cities with a focus on one or a few specific cities. We will examine the functional logic and electoral success of machine politics as well as successful and coopted attempts at reform in machine cities. We will also examine how race and class have created new cleavages in the partisan structure of urban politics. Finally, we will study the fiscal problems of contemporary cities and examine the intergovernmental constraints on cities 6 credits cr., SS, Spring—R. Keiser
POSC 211. Institutional Analysis and Development This course draws on methods and theory from political economy, economics, cultural anthropology, game theory, and rational choice to create a framework for understanding rule-ordered relationships (e.g. creating constitutions, means for taking collective action, and even the daily operation of public and private organizations). We will study the work of K. Arrow, M. Olson, E. Ostrom, V. Ostrom, J. Buchanan and G. Tullock, R. Coase, H. Simon, D. North, W. Riker and others. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 221. Latin American Politics Cross-listed with LTAM 221. Comparative study of political institutions and conflicts in selected Latin American countries. Attention is focused on general problems and patterns of development, with some emphasis on U.S.-Latin American relations. 6 credits cr., SS, Spring—A. Montero
POSC 225. Readings in American Politics Cross-listed with AMST 225. In this course, we will study and discuss important recent books on American politics. The books will cover topics including Congress, the presidency, electoral politics, the media, political participation, race and ethnicity and generational politics. 3 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 230. Methods of Political Research (formerly 190) An introduction to research method, research design, and the analysis of political data. Two sections offered annually; each section lasts five weeks. Intended for majors only. Prerequisite: Mathematics 115 or Mathematics 215 or equivalent. 3 credits cr., ND, Fall,Spring—R. Grow, S. Schier
POSC 231. American Foreign Policy Introduction to the processes of American foreign policymaking and to the substance of American foreign policy. This course is particularly recommended for political science/international relations majors. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall—K. Sathasivam
POSC 233. The Global Resurgence of Democracy Cross-listed with LTAM 233. An introduction to the comparative study of democracy and its alternatives in the twentieth century. The course will assess the fortunes of democracy in developed and lesser developed capitalist and post-communist countries in the twentieth century. What factors explain the rise and fall of democracy in these cases? How do authoritarian regimes emerge, function, and decompose? What are the political, economic, social and psychological effects on societies that survive authoritarianism and make transitions to democracy? This course is particularly useful in preparing for the comps exam or writing a comps paper in comparative politics. 6 credits cr., SS, Spring—A. Montero
POSC 234. The Arab-Israeli Conflict A study of the Arab-Israeli conflict and the current international state of relations in the Middle East is the focus of this course. Lectures on the origins of the conflict do not lay blame on any of the parties, but do outline the contours of the clash of destinies that is the Arab-Israeli conflict. Concepts gleaned from both the security and conflict resolution literatures will be used to give analytic context to the study. Global, regional, and domestic political factors will be examined to determine their influence on the relation of force to diplomacy, as well as incremental versus comprehensive approaches to the peace process. A class simulation will be used to explore war and peace scenarios. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall—R. Packer
POSC 235. Hong Kong: A Relic of the Past or a Model for the Future This five-week course will examine Hong Kong's colonial past, its transformation from a sleepy backwater to one of the Asian economic tigers and the events leading to and the consequences following the territory's reversion to China. It will look into the social, political and economic changes now underway and the effect they may have on Hong Kong's future. The extent and import of America's interaction with Hong Kong will also be discussed. 3 cr., SS, Spring—B. Levin
POSC 236. National Security Policy With the end of the Cold War and the disappearance of the Soviet threat, there has been an ongoing debate concerning the future direction and priorities of U.S. national security policy. This course will join this debate, focusing on national interests, national power, and the global security environment from the perspective of the United States. Topics to be addressed will include: defining and determining U.S. national security interests and national power, the U.S. national security policy making establishment and process, ongoing and potential regional conflicts, and nontraditional security issues. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall—K. Sathasivam
POSC 237. Asia and American Foreign Policy This course examines the dynamic and problematic relationship between the countries of Asia and the U.S. The course will be divided into three parts. First, the course will focus on the historic relationships between Asia and North America and examine topics that include the idea of "manifest destiny," the impact of World War II, and American involvement in Asian wars in Korea and Vietnam. In the middle part of the course the focus will shift to subjects that include economic interaction, military problems, and diplomatic trends. Finally, the course will require students to participate in a classroom simulation exercise. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 241. Ethnic Conflict This course focuses on interstate implications of ethnic conflict. Wherever one looks in the world, an ethnic conflict seems to be underway. The problem has serious implications for the future of the international system, since fewer than twenty of the more than 180 countries in existence are "ethnically homogenous." It is inevitable, then, that interstate relations will be affected by the problems experienced in a world where there is not a neat convergence between state borders and cultural boundaries, just as it is inevitable that the interstate system will affect how states cope with the demands of their multicultural realities. 6 credits cr., SS, Winter—K. Sathasivam
POSC 250. Ancient Political Philosophy In this course we will attempt to recapture the ancient understanding of politics by reading selections from Aristophanes, Plato, Aristotle and Cicero. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall—L. Cooper
POSC 251. Modern Political Philosophy Cross-listed with FRST 251. We will follow the "march" of modern political philosophy from Machiavelli through the works of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau to Kant, Hegel, Marx, and Nietzsche. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 252. American Political Thought Cross-listed with AMST 252. An examination of some central thinkers within the American political tradition. 6 credits cr., SS, Winter—K. Smith
POSC 253. Communist Political Thought: Marx to Mao An introduction to the economic and political themes in Communist literature, concentrating on the works of Marx, Engels, Lenin, Trotsky, Stalin, and Mao. The course investigates theories of economic development, the role of the state, social conflict, political action, and revolution in the writings of each of these men. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 255. Post-Modern Political Thought Cross-listed with FRST 255. The thought and practice of the modern age have been found irredeemably oppressive, alienating, dehumanizing, and/or exhausted by a number of leading philosophic thinkers in recent years. In this course we will explore the critiques and alternative visions offered by a variety of post-modern thinkers, including Nietzsche (in many ways the first post-modern), Heidegger, Foucault, and Derrida. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 257. American Environmental Thought Cross-listed with AMST 226,ENTS 226,ENTS 225. The development of American thinking about nature and humanity's relationship to it covering from the nineteenth century to the present. Representative figures include Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, and Barry Commoner. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 258. Politics and Ambition Is personal ambition a threat to peace and the public good or is it a prod to nobility and heroism? Does it exemplify the opposition between self and society or does it represent their intersection and mutual supportóor both? Drawing on literary, philosophical, and historical works this course will take up these and other questions as part of a broad examination of the role of ambition in politics. 6 credits cr., SS, Winter—L. Cooper
POSC 262. Environmental Policy and Politics Cross-listed with ENTS 262. Study of U.S. federal environmental and natural resource policies since the 1960s with particular emphasis on the regulation of air and water pollution, hazardous and toxic wastes, and public land management. Focus on how the various institutions of American government deal with environmental issues, the role of environmental and other interest groups, and proposals for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory policies. 6 credits cr., SS, Spring—N. Vig
POSC 263. European Political Economy An introduction to the politics of the European region during the post-World War II period. Students will examine the political conditions that gave impetus to the creation, maintenance, crisis, and decline of Keynesian economic policies, social welfare states, social democratic partisan alliances, and cooperative patterns of industrial relations. The course will examine the rise and reform of the project of European integration. The course will also address the particular problems faced by the East European countries as they attempt to make a transition from authoritarian, command economies to democratic, market-based economies. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 265. Politics of Global Economic Relations This course examines the interaction of national politics and international economic activity. Topics include the relationship between national and international finance, global competitiveness, and economic development. Case studies drawn from every continent. 6 credits cr., SS, Winter—R. Packer
POSC 266. Urban Political Economy Cross-listed with AFAM 266. . An examination of the power of capital in cities. Focus on goals and impact of urban renewal, downtown development, and competition with suburbs, other states and other countries. Is the local state a countervailing force to the interests of business and developers? Can citizen groups make a difference in development decisions? Are markets the best allocative mechanism for decisions about development priorities? Student research on local development issues, e.g., the Mall of America, sports stadia, and new airport proposals will be encouraged. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 268. International Environmental Law and Politics Cross-listed with ENTS 268. . An introduction to the efforts of the international community to develop laws, agreements, and institutions to protect regional and global environments. Topics include theories of international cooperation and regime formation; the nature of international law and treaties; negotiation processes; emerging principles of environmental law; international bodies such as the United Nations Environmental Programme, the UN Commission on Sustainable Development, the World Bank, the Global Environmental Facility, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; and the role of nongovernmental organizations. Issues to be studied include global climate change, ozone protection, biodiversity, and sustainable development. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 289, 293. Washington D.C. Program: Seminar A study of national and international political institutions and processes conducted in Washington, D.C. Seminar participants include national and international reporters, foreign diplomats, members of Congress, career civil servants, White House staff, political party leaders, and interest group representatives. Program participants will also earn four credits from directed reading during the winter break and six credits from a Washington internship, and six credits for the seminar during winter term. Senior political science majors may elect to take this seminar as a 3 credit course along with 3 credits of comps. 9 or 12 credits cr., SS, Winter—S. Schier
POSC 301. American Constitutional Law I Cross-listed with AMST 301. Covers American constitutional law and history from the founding to the breakdown of the constitution in secession crisis. Extensive attention will be paid to the constitutional convention and other sources of constitutional law in addition to Supreme Court cases. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 302. American Constitutional Law II Cross-listed with AMST 302. Covers American constitutional law and history from the crisis of the Civil War through the crisis of the great depression. Extensive attention will be paid to the effort to refound the American constitution following the Civil War as manifest in the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments, and to the successive transformations which the Supreme Court worked in the new constitutional order. Political Science 301 is not a prerequisite. 6 credits cr., SS,RAD, Fall—K. Smith
POSC 306. Urban Racial and Ethnic Politics* Cross-listed with AFAM 306,AMST 306. Exploration of similarities and differences in political struggle of Irish, Italian and other white ethnic groups with African Americans and Latinos. What are the strategies for political empowerment? What are the benefits of empowerment? 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 308. Poverty and Public Policy* Cross-listed with AFAM 308,AMST 308. . This course will focus on the relationship between race, class, gender and poverty in the United States. Students will analyze various explanations for the growth of the disproportionately African-American underclass as well as public policy strategies at the state and federal levels for reducing poverty. 6 credits cr., SS, Spring—R. Keiser
POSC 309. The American Presidency* Cross-listed with AMST 309. A study of the historical and contemporary Presidency, with a focus on the development of the institutional Presidency, and on the relations with other structures in the American political system. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 311. The First Amendment* Cross-listed with AMST 311. This seminar course looks at freedom of speech and the press, freedom of association, and religious freedom. We'll explore the origins of the First Amendment, then focus on twentieth century cases and commentaries. Issues include, among others, regulation of hate speech, aid to parochial schools, and governmental accommodation of religious difference. Philosophical considerations regarding First Amendment doctrine will be emphasized. One theme will be the liberal-communitarian debate. We will look at the idea of government neutrality in regard to "the good life," and the liberal notion of a self who chooses her values and commitments, and ask whether use of these notions in First Amendment jurisprudence has been fruitful. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 312. American Political Culture and Values: Special Election Edition* Cross-listed with AMST 312,MEDA 312. This course examines the different ways that political scientists approach American political culture. The course focuses on topics that include styles of political leadership, the role of heroism, the concept of the "democratic citizen," and the meaning of patriotism, freedom, and equality. The 2000 election will be the prime example through which we will study American political culture. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall—J. Sullivan
POSC 318. The American Farm* Cross-listed with AMST 318,ENTS 318. Cross-listed with AMST 318 and ENTS 318. A study of the American agrarian tradition from the founding to the present, examining the historical, economic, ecological and political context in which ideas about farming and farm life have evolved. We will explore the historical relationship between agrarianism and related and opposing ideologies, such as Populism, liberalism, environmentalism and feminism, and consider its contemporary relevance and vitality. 6 credits cr., SS, Spring—K. Smith
POSC 320. Government and Politics of Africa* Cross-listed with AFAM 320. This course examines politics and economics in Sub-Saharan Africa. Topics will include the different kinds of government in the region, the relationship between economic development and political change, and the social cleavages that shape the political process. Case studies include Nigeria, Angola, and Mozambique. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 322. Political Economy of Latin America* Cross-listed with LTAM 322. A research seminar that focuses on politics and economic development in Latin American nations. Topics change annually and include: revolution, dependent development, democracy, etc. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 323. Russian Government and Foreign Policy* This course will examine Russian politics and its Soviet roots, looking at both domestic policy formation and foreign policy activity. Emphasis on Soviet and post-Soviet periods, changes that have emerged since early 1990's, new forms of political participation, and new directions in international relations. Special attention to issues that have to do with economic development and the emerging relationships in Asia and Europe. 6 credits cr., SS, Spring—R. Grow
POSC 325. Japan: Politics and Foreign Policy* A study of Japanese political institutions and behavior, and their cultural roots. The course offers both an introduction to Japanese political history and an analysis of the cultural, economic, and social factors that shape the political process. 6 credits cr., SS,RAD, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 326. America's China Policy This course examines the factors that shape United States policies toward China. Topics include the early relationships in the 1800's, the problems of the war years, and the strains of the People's Republic era. 6 credits cr., SS, Spring—B. Levin
POSC 329. Vietnam War & American Policy* Cross-listed with AMST 329. This course will examine the factors which led to America's involvement in Vietnam. It will focus on the domestic and foreign policy issues which shaped America's perceptions and actions. It will also discuss the subsequent impact of the Vietnam experience on American foreign policy. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall—R. Grow, B. Levin
POSC 342. International Conflict and War* Will look at insights into large-scale conflict and war which can be obtained from the work of peace researchers, conflict resolution theorists, and international relations specialists. A persistent cause of war has been the readiness of societies to resort to force in order to reduce a perceived threat to their security, or to their political, sociocultural, or economic value systems. The scientific study of war is premised on the assumption that there are patterns and regularities in conflict behavior that can be identified systematically. State-, dyadic-, and system-level analyses of war will be examined, including mutual misperception, power asymmetries, and alliances. Both traditional and quantitative methods of inquiry (including correlates of war data) will be evaluated. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 343. Turbulence in World Politics* The end of the Cold War in 1989-91 ushered in a new chapter in history. The prospects for the creation of a world of peace-seeking democracies in an increasingly integrated global economy appeared favorable. Hopes for a new world order have given way to the reality of an enduring new world disorder, a disorder rooted in very fundamental phenonema. What dilemmas present themselves to a generation shaped by Cold War thinking? What does this problem of reorientation presage for the world's security? And, finally, how will the United States meet the challenges that confront the remaining superpower? 6 credits cr., SS, Winter—R. Packer
POSC 350. Problems in Political Philosophy: Political Theory of Thomas Hobbes* This seminar will explore the theory of Thomas Hobbes expressed in Leviathan. We will consider the intellectual history of his argument (particularly as it relates to Aristotle and Aquinas) and the political purpose of his writings (particularly as a rebuttal of Filmer's patriarchialism), and the impact of his work on contemporary political theory. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 350. Problems in Political Philosophy* This seminar will explore the political theory expressed by a selected historical writer, including consideration of intellectual history, political purpose and impact on contemporary political theory. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 351. Political Theory of Martin Luther King* Cross-listed with AFAM 351,AMST 351. This seminar will examine the speeches, writings, and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will study King as an example of the responsible citizen envisioned by the theory expressed in The Federalist, as a contributor to the discourse of civil religion, and as a figure in recent American social history. Prerequisites: Political Science 122 or introductory history course. 6 credits cr., SS,RAD, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 352. Political Theory of Alexis de Tocqueville* Cross-listed with AMST 352. . An examination of the political theory of Alexis de Tocqueville, focusing on Democracy in America and The Old Regime and Revolution. 6 credits cr., SS, Winter—B. Allen
POSC 353. Feminist and American Separatist Movements* Cross-listed with AMST 353,WMST 353. Within a feminist framework we will contrast social protest movements such as the Black Panther Party and Radical Zionism that appear to elevate racial or ethnic identity above gender concerns with lesbian feminist strategies that include an analysis of race and class as well as those feminist strategies that do not. In each case we will look at the multifaceted intersections of gender, race, class, and ethnicity. Prerequisite: Women's Studies 110 or Political Science 122. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 354. Feminist Political Theory* Cross-listed with WMST 354. This seminar will cover the major developments in feminist theory as that theory relates to authority (political) relationships. Liberal, radical, Marxist and socialist-feminist critiques and their antecedents in political philosophy will be analyzed in the course. Feminist theory applied to or derived from psychoanalysis, cognitive development, moral reasoning, and theology will also be discussed. Prerequisites: Women's Studies 110, Political Science 122, or any theory class. 6 credits cr., SS,RAD, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 355. Contemporary Feminist Thought: Identity, Culture and Rights* Cross-listed with WMST 355. In the course we will look at the contemporary debate in multiculturalism in the context of a variety of liberal philosophical traditions, including contractarians, libertarians, and Utilitarians. These views of the relationship of individual to community will be compared to those of the communitarian and egalitarian traditions. Research papers may use a number of feminist theory frameworks and methods. Prerequisites: Women's Studies 110 or any political theory, feminist philosophy, or political philosophy course. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 357. Tocqueville: Topics Cross-listed with AMST 357. In this course students study the political theory of Alexis de Tocqueville in preparation for applying democratic theory to contemporary problems in politics (e.g. juvenile justice, environmental politics). 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 358. Women and War* Cross-listed with WMST 395. Ancient and modern political philosophers view the duty to defend one's country as an essential part of citizenship. In many modern liberal democracies, military service is also considered an essential individual right. While women have often been exempted or precluded from military service, they nevertheless have played important symbolic and actual roles in warmaking. The status of woman as the nurturer of the warrior and the potential for women to be warriors raise a number of questions in feminist theory and democratic theory that this advanced seminar will examine. 6 credits cr., SS, Winter—B. Allen
POSC 360. Seminar in Political Economy* This seminar will assess the utility of a number of contemporary theories for explaining the political economy of several nations. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 367. Suburbanization in America Cross-listed with AMST 396. The process of suburbanization transformed the United States in a revolutionary way, yet this was a quiet revolution. Both the causes and consequences of suburbanization can be found in the country's politics, race relations, economy, literature and popular imagery, architecture and design, and our definition of community. This course will take an explicitly interdisciplinary approach to these topics. Prerequisite: Political Science 122 or American Studies 345. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall—R. Keiser
POSC 378. Beijing Program: Chinese Social and Political Institutions On-site examination and evaluation of important institutions (i.e., banks, hospitals, environment offices, middle schools, etc.) that shape the Chinese economic and political process. Students may take this course or optional 3-credit Chinese language course that is taught at three levels--depending on the student's proficiency. 3 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 379. Beijing Program: Chinese Decision Making This course would be based on simulation exercise--which is already part of the seminar--but restructured and expanded to place exercise in more exact theoretical frame. 3 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 381. Beijing Program: Political Economy of China* This is a cross-disciplinary program in which students from different academic departments analyze the economy of China, investigate the government institutions that develop and shape Chinese policy, and meet the people who make policy work. The seminar will combine classroom study with visits to economic agencies, government organizations, and industrial and commercial sites. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 382. Beijing Program: Chinese Economy in Transition Cross-listed with ECON 382. This course introduces the student to China's historical, political, and economic development in the twentieth century. The primary framework applied is an analysis of the strategies and outcomes of economic development within the context of a particular socialist economic and political system. While focusing mainly on economic problems and outcomes, the study will include an analysis of contending political-economic philosophies within real economic constraints. Prerequisite: Economics 110 and 111. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 383. Maastricht Program: Political and Economic Integration of Europe This course examines the formation, development, institutions, laws, and policies of the European Union, with special emphasis on current issues arising from the Maastricht and Amsterdam Treaty revisions in the 1990s. Students will be divided into smaller groups to focus on different policy areas during the last two weeks of the course. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 384. Maastricht Program: Environmental Policy of the European Union This course will focus on the development of common policies for protection of the environment in the European Union. Topics covered will include the European environmental movement, the relationship between environmental protection and economic integration, European Union environmental programs, concepts of sustainable development and ecological modernization, and new regulatory policies and instruments. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 385. Comparative Democratic Systems* A research seminar that provides students with a thorough review of the comparative literature on the institutions of democracy: political party systems, electoral laws, executive-legislative relations, judicial review, civil, political, social and human rights, civic associationalism, industrial relations, and cultural norms. Students will evaluate theories that explain the socio-political origins of these institutions, their evolution during the twentieth century, and their effects upon the quality of democratic governance. The course will train students to develop their own informed arguments about the various configurations of institutions that enhance democracy in distinct empirical contexts in advanced capitalist and developing countries. This course is particularly useful in preparing for the comps exam in comparative politics or writing a comps paper in that field. 6 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 386. Comparing Mexico and China Cross-listed with ASST 386,LTAM 386. . This course will look at consequences of economic globalization in two very different countriesóChina and Mexico. Students will debate propositions from literature on globalization, study real-world applications, and prepare for on-site research during December. The course will focus upon impacts of economic change on political liberalization, the role of government in regulating social/economic dislocation, and importance of international institutions (e.g., NAFTA, WTO) in shaping local responses. During the off-campus component, students will collect data and make observations in China or Mexico. During the winter, students will prepare a research paper and a group presentation organized as a consulting project. 6 credits cr., SS, Fall,Winter—R. Grow, A. Montero
POSC 394. Logic of Inquiry This course is only for political science and international relations majors. It should be taken in the fall of the senior year. Instruction is given in how to conduct original research projects in political science. Particular attention is devoted to proposal construction and research techniques. The department recommends completion of Political Science 230, Methods of Political Research before taking this course. 3 credits cr., ND, Fall—B. Allen, A. Montero, K. Smith
POSC 396. Questions in Political Science This course is only for political science and international relations majors. It is to be taken in the winter of the senior year. Examination of analytical questions in four fields of political science: Political Theory, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and American Government and Politics. The department recommends completion of Political Science 230, Methods of Political Research before taking this course. 3 credits cr., ND, Winter—A. Montero
POSC 398. Political Philosophy Colloquium Informal discussion of a variety of topics in political philosophy. Required for political philosophy majors; open to all interested students. 3 credits cr., SS, Not offered in 2000-2001.
POSC 400. Integrative Exercise S/NC, ND, Fall, Winter, Spring 6 credits cr., Not offered in 2000-2001.