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COURSES OF STUDY
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PS 369 Political Psychology (1)
An advanced course that applies psychological theories of human
cognition, affect, and individual differences to the study of political
behaviors. Topics include the development and maintenance of social
attitudes and political beliefs, decision making, voting and campaigns,
political media, intergroup relations, conflict and violence, and genetic
influences on political behaviors. (Also listed as PY 369.) Prerequisite:
PS 101.
PS 400 International Political Economy (1)
An advanced seminar course that surveys the relationships between
international politics and economics. Contending theoretical
approaches to explaining a variety of IPE phenomena—from
mainstream to radical—will be considered and critically examined.
Topically, this course covers issues ranging from trade, debt, aid, and
development to the role of states, multinational corporations, and
international institutions. An emphasis will be placed upon threats to
political and economic stability in developing countries. Prerequisites:
PS 235, 238, and at least junior standing.
PS 410 Development in the Americas (1)
An advanced course focusing on the patterns of socioeconomic
and political development in the Americas, with emphases on the
hemispheric effects of globalization and the United States’ hegemonic
status in the region. Marxist, neoliberal, and globalization theories
are utilized to better understand development in Latin America.
Prerequisite: senior standing.
PS 434 Introduction to International Human Rights Law (1)
A seminar course on international law with an emphasis on human
rights. Concepts and principles, functions and processes associated
with international law are applied to general categories of human
rights—for example, political, economic, social and cultural rights.
Special attention is paid to the International Criminal Court, war
crimes, genocide, children’s rights, human trafficking, modern slavery,
workers’ rights, gender and health issues, the environment, indigenous
rights, torture, and punishment. Student engagement with a human
rights institution is a requirement. Prerequisite: at least junior standing.
Spring of odd numbered years.
PS 445 Democratization (1)
An advanced course addressing the theoretical issues generated by
the wave of democratization that began in the early 1970s. It explores
democracy’s diverse understandings and practices with an emphasis
on comparative analyses of transitions from authoritarian rule and the
problems associated with democratic consolidation. Prerequisite: PS
238.