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COURSES OF STUDY
PS 340 Comparative Elite Behavior (1)
A cross-national survey of political, social, and economic elites with
emphasis on industrialized societies. Topics include leadership, who
governs, belief systems, recruitment, socialization, and elite-mass
relationships (a Leadership Studies designated course).
PS 342 Comparative Political Development (1)
An introduction to theories and strategies of political development.
Emphasis is placed on applying the theories to a developing nation or
area. Prerequisite: PS 238.
PS 345 American Political Behavior (1)
Dominant patterns in political culture analyzed for their effect
on socialization, elections, and public policy. Ideological, social,
and technological change provide the substance for a critique of
methodologies. An examination of the role of the media is included.
Prerequisite: PS 101.
PS 361 Politics in China and Japan (1)
An examination of the current political systems of the two countries
with focuses on political culture, elites and masses, political institutions
and processes, current issues, and political change. Also listed as HON
361,
this course may be counted by Honors Program students toward
fulfillment of their course requirements. Prerequisite: PS 238.
PS 365 Metropolitan Government and Politics (1)
Growth and development of American cities; their political
organization, functions, legal powers, and position in the federal
system. Prerequisite: PS 101.
PS 366 Politics of Mexico and Central America (1)
An exploration of the political culture and institutions of Mexico and
Central America, focusing on the effects of globalization, economic
integration, regime type, political change, and the role of the United
States. The region’s vast diversity and complexities are examined
but with an emphasis on the interdependent nature of country
relationships. Prerequisite: PS 238 or 240.
PS 368 Political Violence (1)
An examination of the sources, evolution, and outcomes of political
violence and revolution, emphasizing the reasons, justifications, and
rationalizations for violence in its various manifestations within nation-
states. The intersection between violence, religion, and politics will be
explored, as well as sources and types of terrorism. Prerequisites: PS
238, 240,
and at least junior standing.
