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COURSES OF STUDY
PS 238 Introduction to Comparative Politics (1)
Development and application of a theoretical framework for the
comparative study of government and politics. Western European
countries provide the substantive material for this course. Spring.
PS 240 Introduction to Latin American Politics (1)
An introduction to the study of politics in Latin America since its
wars of independence. Major themes such as the political legacy of
colonialism and the quest for democratic rule are presented within
the context of individual countries’ experiences (a Leadership Studies
designated course).
PS 250 The Public Policy Process (1)
A comparative analysis of the politics of public policy making.
Emphasis is placed on major policy questions which confront national
and local governments.
PS 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Political Science (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines
concerning independent study projects appear in the Individualized
Study section of this catalog.
PS 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Political Science (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Upon invitation, qualified students
may register for this course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching
experiences appear in the Individualized Study section of this catalog.
PS 300 Media and Society (1)
An exploration of the interactive relationship between media and
society from political, psychological, economic, and sociological
perspectives. This course will focus on how media sources such as
television, film, and the Internet, influence society at group and
individual levels and how society, in turn, influences the creation and
production of media. (Also listed as MFS 300, PY 300, SO 300; may be
taken only once.) Offered on alternate years in the spring.
PS 304 Research Methodology (1)
The scientific method applied to economic, social and political
phenomena: formulating hypotheses; techniques for collecting data,
measuring variables, and interpreting research findings. The course
includes a laboratory in which statistical procedures are applied,
interpreted, and documented through completion of a significant
research project. Laboratory required. (Also listed as EC 304 and SO
304,
this course may be counted for credit in economics, political
science or sociology.) Prerequisite: EC 204 or PS 204 or SO 204. Spring.
