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| FYS-1131-01
The Politics of Good & Evil|(TR
8:30-9;45 |JHN
111I) |
This course examines what political
psychologists have learned about good and evil and
how it is manifested in the political world. The psychological,
social and political underpinnings of terrorism, genocide,
torture and mass killings will be studied as will
the factors contributing to heroic and altruistic
political behavior. The course will include a consideration
of the ethical/moral requirements for human behavior.
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| PSC-317-01
Political Behavior|(TR
11:30-12;45 |JHN
109) |
Formation, organization and change
of attitudes about American politics; study of political
participation and its correlates. Methods of survey
design and analysis including computer adaptations.
Prerequisites: PSC-101, PSC-150
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Courses |
| PSC-101
Introduction to American Government |
The basic political science course
focusing on American politics. Emphasis on the principles,
institutions and politics of the federal government.
Topics include: the U.S. Constitution, the presidency,
Congress, the Supreme Court, political parties and
interest groups, and the federal bureaucracy.
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| PSC-150
Introduction to Political Analysis |
This course introduces students
to the methodology of contemporary political science,
including research techniques for studying political
behavior. More specifically, this course is intended
to introduce students to the “science”
side of Political Science.
Prerequisites: PSC-101 or PSC-102
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| PSC-212
Women & Politics |
Examination of the experience and
role of women in the political arena, including such
topics as campaigns and elections, political leadership,
social movement participation, media coverage, public
policy formation and public opinion.
Prerequisite: PSC-101
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| PSC-317 Political Behavior |
Formation, organization and change
of attitudes about American politics; study of political
participation and its correlates. Methods of survey
design and analysis including computer adaptations.
Prerequisites: PSC-101, PSC-150
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| PSC-410
Senior Honors Essay |
Guided research and writing on
a topic in any field of political science proposed
by the student and approved by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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| FYS-1131
The Politics of Good and Evil |
This course examines what political
psychologists have learned about good and evil and
how it is manifested in the political world. The psychological,
social and political underpinnings of terrorism, genocide,
torture and mass killings will be studied as will
the factors contributing to heroic and altruistic
political behavior. The course will include a consideration
of the ethical/moral requirements for human behavior.
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