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POR 302 - Portuguese Composition and Conversation II 3 credits G, W
Prerequisites: POR 301
Continuation of POR 301.
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POR 303 - Comparative Structures of English and Portuguese 3 credits G, W
Prerequisites: POR 302
Comparisons of grammar structures in Portuguese and English. The focus of the course is on selected aspects of grammatical structure, emphasizing the areas in which the two languages differ. Grammar will be approached from a descriptive point of view. We will analyze language produced by native speakers and writers, helping students identify areas of difficulty for learners of either language. Course constitutes an elective for Portuguese undergraduate minors and majors. It also fulfills CAS Humanities distribution requirements and satisfies two General Education requirements (Cultural and Artistic Literacy and Global Awareness).
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POR 305 - Introduction to Translation and Business Portuguese I 3 credits
Prerequisites: POR 302; or consent of instructor
Introduction to translation theory and techniques. A number of texts from a variety of genres, including essay, short stories, and journalistic texts, will be distributed to students for translation. Students will present portions of their translated text to the class for comment. A portion of the course will also be dedicated to the fundamental terms of business correspondence in Portuguese. Formerly offered as POR 337.
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POR 306 - Introduction to Translation and Business Portuguese II 3 credits
Prerequisites: POR 305; or consent of instructor
Continuation of POR 305. (Formerly offered as POR 338.)
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POR 308 - Advanced Grammar and Syntax 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 202 or equivalent
Study of Portuguese grammar and its uses, with extensive exercises. Emphasis will be placed on particular topics in Portuguese grammar and on advanced writing skills to be complemented by readings from Brazilian, Cape Verdean, Portuguese and Lusophone literatures. (Formerly offered as POR 325.)
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POR 310 - Introduction to Literary and Cultural Analysis 3 credits
Prerequisites: POR 302 or consent of instructor
A study of fundamental issues underlying literary and cultural analysis, and methodological backgrounds of critical strategies. The course will explore theory from Aristotle to contemporary critical schools like Marxism, Feminism, Deconstruction, New Historicism, and Cultural Criticism. Samples from some of the major genres and works of the Portuguese-speaking world are analyzed. Students write several short papers.
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POR 312 - Culture and Civilization of Portugal 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 302 or consent of instructor
Introduction to the cultural development of the Portuguese people throughout history. Lectures, class discussions, written and oral reports on significant aspects of Portuguese literary, social and artistic life.
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POR 313 - The Art of Portugal three credits
Introduction to the cultural development of the Portuguese people throughout history. Lectures, class discussions, written and oral reports on significant aspects of Portuguese literary, social and artistic life.
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POR 314 - Culture and Civilization of Brazil 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 302 or consent of instructor
The development of Brazil and its people from the colonial period to the present. Films, documentaries, textbooks and music studied through lectures, computerized instruction, in-class discussions, plus written and oral reports on significant aspects of Brazilian literary, social, political, economic, and artistic life.
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POR 321 - Teaching Portuguese as a Foreign Language three credits
A theoretical and practical survey of methods and techniques used to teach foreign languages designed for both preservice and in-service teachers of Portuguese. Development of educational materials for Portuguese and methodological issues applicable to heritage language learners are particularly emphasized. Assignments include presentations of teaching modules, classroom observations, and preparation of professional portfolios. This course is aligned with National Standards for Foreign Language Learning and with the Massachusetts Foreign Languages Curriculum Framework.
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POR 322 - Introduction to Portuguese Linguistics 3 credits
Prerequisites: POR 302 or consent of instructor
An introduction to the study of Portuguese linguistics. The main goal of the course is to investigate the structure of Portuguese: its phonology, morphology, syntax, and pragmatics. The course will also consider aspects of dialects of Portuguese, exploring their social and historical background. Class time will be divided between lectures and group work. This course is intended for speakers and advanced learners of Portuguese and will facilitate the understanding (and the teaching ) of language mechanisms.
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POR 325 - Advanced Portuguese Grammar and Syntax three credits
A study of Portuguese grammar and its usage with extensive practice in composition.
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POR 331 - Introduction to Portuguese Literature I 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 302 or consent of instructor
Survey of Portugal’s most significant works from the medieval lyric to the chronicles of Fernão Lopes, the theatre of Gil Vicente, the poetry of Luís de Camões, and the sermons of Padre António Vieira. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the critical reading of complex Portuguese texts.
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POR 332 - Introduction to Portuguese Literature II 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 331 or consent of instructor
Continuation of POR 331, covering Portuguese literature from Romanticism to the present. Attention will be given to literary history and criticism.
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POR 333 - Introduction to Brazilian Literature I 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 302 or consent of instructor
Survey of the development of Brazilian literature from the colonial period to the nineteenth century. Attention is given to literary history and criticism.
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POR 334 - Introduction to Brazilian Literature II 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 333 or consent of instructor
Continuation of POR 333. A survey of twentieth century Brazilian literature. Emphasis on major authors and literary periods. Attention is given to literary history and criticism.
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POR 335 - Introduction to Lusophone African Literatures 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 302 or consent of instructor
Survey of representative literary texts (poems, novels, and short stories) by twentieth-century Lusophone African writers. Readings range from early landmarks of emergent national literatures of Angola, Cape Verde, and Mozambique to recent works whose authors “came of age” in the post-independence period (after 1975). Literary works are discussed in the context of significant cultural, social, and political aspects of contemporary Lusophone Africa.
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POR 338 - Business Portuguese II three credits
Continuation of POR 337.
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POR 350 - The Classical Period 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 331, 332; or consent of instructor
The prose, poetry, and theater of sixteenth century Portugal, including literature related to the Portuguese Expansion. Formerly offered as POR 455
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POR 360 - Nineteenth Century Portuguese Literature 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 331, 332; or consent of instructor
Study of the major authors and literary movements of the nineteenth century including works of Almeida Garrett, Alexandre Herculano, Camilo Castelo Branco, Antero de Quental, Eça de Queirós, and Cesário Verde among others.
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POR 361 - Twentieth Century Portuguese Literature 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 331, 332; or consent of instructor
Study of the major literary authors and movements of the twentieth century including readings from Fernando Pessoa, Carlos de Oliveira, Jorge de Sena, Vergílio Ferreira, Agustina Bessa Luís, José Cardoso Pires, and José Saramago, among others. Formerly offered as POR 456.
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POR 370 - Music and Cinema of Brazil 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 333, 334; or consent of instructor
A panoramic view of the music and cinema of Brazil. Regionally and aesthetically diverse songs and films composes the corpus of this course. Topics include bossa nova, samba, tropicalismo, Cinema Novo, and post-Cinema Novo. Representations taken from myths, mysteries, fantasies, and traditions are studied from social and historical perspectives.
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POR 371 - Gender and Society in Brazilian Cinema 3 credits C, G
A thematic study of cinematographic representations of gender identities and practices within social contexts. Fostering global awareness and artistic literacy, topics include construction of feminine and feminist identities; masculinity and power relations; sexuality and national identity; same-sex and other non-traditional relations of love and intimacy; and machismo, ethnic and socio-economic disparity and alienation in contemporary life under women film-makers’ scrutiny. Course constitutes an elective for Portuguese undergraduate minors and majors. It also fulfills CAS Humanities distribution requirements and satisfies two General Education requirements (Cultural and Artistic Literacy and Global Awareness). Cross-listed as WMS 371, POR 571
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POR 380 - Modern Brazilian Theater 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 333, 334; or consent of instructor
Panoramic view of the history of Brazilian theater from the 1500s to the 1990s, with a focus on the country’s greatest dramatist, Nelson Rodrigues. Discussions will include issues related to urban culture ad aesthetic innovations.
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POR 396 - Directed Study three credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently offered.
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POR 399 - Internship 3 credits
Internship
Prerequisites: POR 301 and POR 302
Internship with an area organization that provides service to Portuguese-speaking populations. Students will put into practice their linguistic abilities in Portuguese and their knowledge about Lusophone cultures while engaging with diasporic communities. Students will also use critical skills developed in previous courses to reflect upon their experience in light of their knowledge of the Humanities. Students receive service learning credit for this course.
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POR 400 - Lu 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 331, 332; or consent of instructor
This course consists of two parts. First, students analyze the types of lyrical poetry Cames wrotetraditional peninsular forms and those taken from the Renaissanceand study the recurring themes in Cames. Second, we study the epic poem, The Lusiads. Attention is given to the influence of Cames in Portuguese culture. (Formerly offered as POR 446.)
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POR 410 - E?a de Queir 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 331, 332; or consent of instructor
Study of the major works of the foremost Portuguese novelist of the nineteenth century. Examination of the aesthetic and ideological significance of E?a’s works. The analysis of his works as a critical response to European literature and philosophy, and specific authors of the Portuguese and Spanish tradition. Discussion of themes such as the relation between nature and culture, language and reality, technology and man, the past and historiography, and Portuguese nineteenth century society.
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POR 420 - Machado de Assis 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 333, 334; or consent of instructor
Study of the major novels and short stories of the foremost Brazilian author of the nineteenth century. The course examines the innovative narrative techniques that characterize his works, and their relationship to precursors such as Lawrence Sterne and Almeida Garrett. The course also explores how Machado’s skepticism and irony anticipates modernist and post-modernist writings.
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POR 430 - Fernando Pessoa and Twentieth Century Portuguese Poetry 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 331, 332; or consent of instructor
Study of the poetry of Fernando Pessoa as an example of Modernism. The course examines the major heteronyms and their significance and discusses subsequent Portuguese literary generations of the 20th century, their characteristics, and most important authors, with emphasis on poetry.
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POR 445 - Classical Period three credits
The literary works of the great national period of Portugal. Emphasis on the classical theatre and the Lusiads.
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POR 446 - Classical Period Prose and Poetry three credits
The literary works of the great national period of Portugal. Emphasis on poetry, the literature of discovery and prose.
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POR 455 - Portuguese Literature, 19th and 20th Century I three credits
A study of Romanticism and Realism. The “Generation of Coimbra” is discussed, but Eca de Queiroz will be studied in POR 456.
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POR 456 - Portuguese Literature, 19th and 20th Century II three credits
A study of Realism with special emphasis on Eca de Quieroz and the contemporary movements.
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POR 481 - Seminar in Portuguese 3 credits G
Prerequisites: POR 332, 334; or consent of instructor
The study of a specific topic, author, or literary period from Portugal, Brazil and/or Lusophone Africa. May be repeated with change in content.
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POR 495 - Independent Study 3 credits
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson, and college dean.
Intensive study or research on a specific topic in Portuguese, Brazilian or Lusophone African studies under the direction of faculty member. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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POR 496 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor, department chairperson, and college dean Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently offered.
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently offered.
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POR 521 - Teaching Portuguese as a Foreign Language 3 credits
A theoretical and practical survey of methods and techniques used to teach foreign languages designed for both pre-service and in-service teachers of Portuguese. Development of educational materials for Portuguese and methodological issues applicable to heritage language learners are particularly emphasized. Assignments include presentations of teaching modules, classroom observations, and preparation of professional portfolios. This course is aligned with National Standards for Foreign Language Learning and with the Massachusetts Foreign Languages Curriculum Framework.
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PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics 3 credits E
Theory and practice of national government in Congress, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court, and the interaction of these institutions with interest groups, political parties, public opinion and the mass media.
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PSC 151 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 credits G
Study of political institutions, state formation, ideologies, and public policies of foreign countries in developed, developing, democratic and non-democratic states. Comparison with the U.S. and international norms. Stress laid on the use of the comparative method.
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PSC 161 - Introduction to International Relations 3 credits G
Helps students relate, organize, and analyze political events that occur on the international level. Students will learn how to think critically about international relations and its impact on lives and well-being in the present and future. The concept of power, the factors that shape the foreign policies of states, the politics of economic relations, the use of force, and a broad range of global issues are examined.
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PSC 171 - Introduction to Political Theory three credits
Provides an introduction to political theory. History and development of political thought; key concepts, values, theories and ideologies that inform political practice; analysis of political discourse and argumentation.
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PSC 196 - Directed Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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PSC 201 - Topics in American Politics 3 credits
Issues and ideas course on selected topics in American Politics to be developed by instructors as student interest and faculty preference indicate. Students who are not political science majors are particularly invited to enroll in such courses. Anticipated offerings include: Education Policy, Welfare Policy, and Public Controversies. May be repeated with change of content. May be repeated with change of content.
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PSC 207 - Problems Public Policy 3 credits
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PSC 209 - Topics in Political Theory 3 credits
Issues and ideas course on selected topics in Political Theory to be developed by instructors as student interest and faculty preference indicate. Students who are not political science majors are particularly invited to enroll in such courses. Anticipated offerings include: Pluralism and Politics of Evil. Maybe repeated with change of content. Repeatable with change in content.
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PSC 212 - Politics in Film 3 credits
Review and discussion of influential films that address or touch upon important political issues. By exposing students to classic and/or out-of-the-way movies that they might not otherwise experience, the course promotes the development of critical thinking skills. Students are encouraged to view film as more than simple entertainment, but also as an influential means of conveying political ideas.
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PSC 213 - Law and Courts in Film 3 credits
An examination of law, courts, lawyers and judges as depicted in film. Political and legal attitudes amongst the public are often shaped and influenced by movies. This course will review and discuss films which convey important messages and ideas about law, justice, and the U.S. legal system.
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PSC 216 - Politics of Welfare Reform three credits
Cross-listed as WMS 216
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PSC 223 - Sports and Public Policy three credits
Sports-related policy issues including racism, gender equity, stadium and arena construction as an economic development strategy and the roles of governmental and quasi-governmental organizations (NCAA, IOC) in the regulation of sports.
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PSC 224 - Labor Law and Policy 3 credits
Focuses on contemporary labor and employment law issues. Examines employment status as recognized by the courts and impact of federal and Massachusetts laws in the workplace. Various cases will also be reviewed.
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PSC 235 - Environmental Policy 3 credits
An overview of environmental policy at the local, regional, and national level. Focus will be placed on the “incentive-based” approach to environmental regulation. There will be he opportunity to analyze a “real-life” environmental issue affecting the local region. Cross-listed as SUS 235
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PSC 239 - African American Politics 3 credits C, D
A study of the role of African Americans in the American political system, both historically and contemporarily, with special attention given to the alternative political strategies used in the struggle for political inclusion. Various philosophies that have been adopted to open up the political process and increase the democratic participation of African Americans are studied. Cross-listed as AAS 239
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PSC 242 - Ethnic Politics 3 credits
The complex ethnic structure of the American political landscape. The course examines the role that ethnicity plays in American politics in a comparative examination of the politics of major racial and ethnic minority groups. Cross-listed as LST 242, AAS 243
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PSC 244 - Evaluating Public Controversy three credits
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PSC 249 - Intermediate Writing in Political Science three credits
An introduction to one or more public policy issues and development of students’ ability to analyze, understand and evaluate these issues in writing. Variable-content, in that the specific public policy issues covered vary by instructor and by semester, but the core component of the course focuses on developing the information literacy and writing skills of political science students.
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PSC 250 - Introduction to Political Philosophy three credits
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PSC 251 - World Political Issues and Ideas 3 credits
Issues and ideas courses on on selected topics to be developed by instructors as student interest and faculty preference indicate. Students who are not political science majors are particularly invited to enroll in such courses. Anticipated offerings include: Contemporary Issues in the Middle Ease, Contemporary Isses in World Politics, and Contemporary Issues in Human Rights. May be repeated with change of content.
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PSC 263 - Problems of World Politics 3 credits
Survey of current and contentious global issues affecting the lives of Americans. Students gain a basic understanding of American foreign policy decision-making and a familiarity with all sides of these timely issues in international relations. Typical topics include fighting international terrorism, dealing with rogue states, providing foreign aid, globalization, the environment, and the ethics of foreign policy.
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PSC 266 - Introduction to the Politics of Developing Countries 3 credits G
Broad survey of the politics and cultures of developing countries in Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. Students gain a basic understanding of colonial and independence histories, political and economic processes, in particular the effects of globalization, governmental structures, and political goals in a selection of developing countries.
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PSC 286 - Contemporary Issues in World Politics three credits
Central concepts in human rights and international barriers to action. This discussion course addresses questions like: Can or should human rights be protected internationally? Is it possible to balance conflicting rights? What is the continuing role of torture in Europe and elsewhere?
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PSC 296 - Directed Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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PSC 298 - Experience Program three credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged For specific procedures and regulations, see the section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences. Graded CR/NC
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PSC 301 - The Presidency 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 101 and upper-division standing
The development of the contemporary presidency and its position within the American constitutional framework. Special attention will be paid to the presidential selection system, to alternate models of the presidency and to presidential power.
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PSC 302 - The Legislative Process 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 101 or permission of the instructor; and upper-division standing
A thorough study of the United States Congress and its power to make law. Elections, legislative leadership, congressional committees, inter-branch relations, and the dynamics of the legislative process are some of the sub-themes.
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PSC 303 - Topics in American Politics/Policy 3 credits
Special topics course in the field of American Politics. May be repeated with change of content. Repeatable with change in content.
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PSC 305 - Internship variable credits
Students take part in internship opportunities in the public and private sector, in conjunction with a series of five on-campus seminars with core readings designed to integrate the student’s real-world experience with the academic discipline. Students are placed on congressional and state legislative staffs, in state and local government, in the judicial system, in prosecutors’ offices, in law firms, and a variety of other public and non profit organizations.
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PSC 306 - Civil Rights Movements in the United States 3 credits C, D
A study of the politics of civil rights and the various philosophical approaches that have been used to extend such rights to groups that have traditionally had no access to the agenda setting processes within the legislative system. Emphasis is placed on the philosophy of nonviolence and on the political effectiveness of such organizing strategies as marches, sit-ins, and public demonstrations; and how the American experience with civil rights has influenced civil rights movements in other parts of the world. Cross- listed as AAS 306, LST 306
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PSC 311 - State Politics 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 101 and upper-division standing
An exploration of politics and government in the American states. The course is a comparative analysis of the 50 states, although special attention will be given to Massachusetts.
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PSC 312 - Massachusetts Politics 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 101 or consent of instructor and upper-division standing
An analysis of selected aspects of Massachusetts politics and government: the state legislature, electoral trends, parties, courts, and executive policy are potential subjects. There is a special emphasis on student research.
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PSC 313 - Urban Politics 3 credits D
Prerequisites: PSC 101 and upper-division standing
A critical examination of the urban political community in the United States. Particular attention is given to the adequacy of the city as an arena of conflict resolution and decision-making as well as such current problems as urban reconstruction in the ghettos. Field research in the area by individuals or groups is encouraged but not required. Field research in the area by individuals or groups is encouraged but not required. Cross-listed as AAS 313
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PSC 315 - Public Policy in America 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 101 and upper-division standing
The policy-making roles, processes, and dynamics of US political institutions, including the federal bureaucracy, media, think tanks, and universities. Major theme and dynamics examined include: governmental secrecy, covert action, the role of scientific experts, and the right to privacy. Cross-listed as PST 351
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PSC 320 - American Political Thought I 3 credits
American political thought from the Revolution to the Civil War with particular emphasis on ideas of state-building and political economy. Readings may vary, but will likely include the Declaration of Independence, early state constitutions, the Articles of Confederation, The U.S. Constitution, The Federalist, selections from the Jacksonian democrats, and articles by George Fitzhugh.
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PSC 321 - American Political Thought II 3 credits
American political thought from the end of Reconstruction to the New Deal, with particular emphasis on ideas of state-building and political economy. Readings may vary but will likely include William Graham Sumner, selected American Socialists, J. Allen Smith, and Herbert Croly.
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PSC 322 - Constitutional Law 3 credits O, W
Prerequisites: PSC 101 and upper-division standing
Course centers on the development of the constitutional framework of American government with emphasis placed on reading and analysis of U.S. Supreme Court cases. Topics covered may include judicial review, separation of powers, federalism government regulatory authority, and the rights of criminal defendants.
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PSC 323 - Civil Liberties and Rights 3 credits E
Prerequisites: PSC 101 and upper-division standing.
In effect the second half of the course on Constitutional Law. The Civil Liberties and Rights course discusses individual protections from arbitrary acts by government and other individuals. Topics may include freedom of expression, church-state relations, freedom of the press, minority rights, and protection of individuals from discrimination.
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PSC 326 - Labor Relations: Law, Practice, and Policy 3 credits
Approaches to the philosophy of law. The course addresses questions like, What gives meaning to law? How is the law interpreted, or how are judicial interpretations justified? What is the relationship between law and morality, or law and culture or custom? The course examines a number of state and Supreme Court opinions (on issues like free speech and expressive liberties, reproductive issues, obscenity, legal ethics, jury nullification, and hate crime legislation) with a critical eye toward their philosophical or juridical soundness. This course is valuable for those considering careers in law, public affairs or politics. Cross-listed as LST 326, PST 353
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PSC 331 - Political Parties and Interest Groups 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 101 or written permission of instructor and upper-division standing
The development and function of political parties and political interest groups in American politics. Strategies for lobbying and for creating interest groups also examined Field Experience
The development and function of political parties and political interest groups in American politics. Strategies for lobbying and for creating interest groups also examined. Cross-listed as LST 332
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PSC 332 - Sex Roles and Politics 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 101 or PSC 238 or WMS 100, and upper-division standing
An examination of the impact of gender as a variable in American politics. The course analyzes women in the electorate as candidates, as office holders, and as political participants including participation in political organizations and lobbying groups. Cross-listed as WMS 332
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PSC 333 - Political Behavior 3 credits
Prerequisites: Any 100 level PSC course or permission of instructor
Examines political behavior within the American political system. Special emphasis on quantitative methods to examine participation. Original data sets which have provided the sources for assigned readings are supplied. Emphasis on socio-economic models of participation.
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PSC 334 - Elderly Affairs in American Politics three credits
The elderly are described and analyzed within the context of general political science concepts of participation and representation in the American political system; in particular, interest group theory is reviewed and critiqued as applied to elders and their organizational advocates. Cross-listed as GRT 334
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PSC 339 - Women and Public Policy 3 credits D
Prerequisites: PSC 101 and upper-division standing
Examines public policies and landmark Supreme Court opinions relating to gender equality and women’s interests in the United States. Topics may include educational policies, employment policies, child care policies, health care policies, reproductive rights, and policies relating to women as criminals. Cross-listed as PST 354, WMS 339
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PSC 342 - Public Administration 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 101 and upper-division standing
Examination of the general nature of the bureaucracy in public and private organization and in various cultural contexts. Attention is given to administrative responsibility. Cross-listed as LST 342
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PSC 343 - Business and Government three credits
The changing relationship between businesses and government at the state, local and federal levels during the 20th century. Particular attention will be paid to the politics of regulation, price controls, the development of new forms of “social regulation” in the 1960s, and the current trend towards deregulation and privatization. Regulatory programs will be placed in the context of the larger relationship between state and society in the United States.
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PSC 347 - Environmental Law 3 credits
Prerequisites: Upper division standing
Introduction to the concepts surrounding environmental law. Students explore the reasons, development, and implementation of environmental laws. Areas of focus include the following: using the law to consider environmental impacts before taking action; using the law to protect water and air quality; the law of land use; and global applications of legal frameworks to deal with large scale environmental problems like climate change.
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PSC 348 - Ocean Policy and Law three credits
Laws and policies associated with marine resource management. The declining status and productivity of many of our marine resources has led to growing concern about human activities such as pollution, overfishing, and environmental degradation. The course explores the fundamentals of policy analysis in order to gain insights into issues including jurisdiction, harvest regulation, ecosystem approaches, and environmental protection. Cross-listed as SUS 348
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PSC 349 - Political Science Research Methods 3 credits I
Prerequisites: PSC 101, 151, or 161, and MTH 104; or permission of instructor
Students will learn how to study politics “scientifically” using theories, hypotheses, and concepts to explore the relationships among variables. Students will also learn how to define and critique concepts commonly used in professional journals. The course includes an overview of descriptive statistics using the SPSS software, exposure to some inferential statistics, and their application to data analysis in Political Science. Students learn how to present quantitative data in a manner consistent with the expectations of the discipline.
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PSC 351 - Modern Political Thought 3 credits
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing
European political theorists from the 16th through 19th centuries. Course will focus on the development of modern liberalism with some attention to its nineteenth century critics. Readings may vary, but most likely will include the major political writings of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Bentham.
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PSC 352 - Classical Political Thought 3 credits
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing
European political theorists from ancient Greece through the 15th century. Readings may vary, but most likely will include the major political writings of Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and others.
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PSC 353 - Non-Western Political Thought 3 credits
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing
The political philosopy of non-western thinkers whose ideas had a deep impact on the political institutions in lands outside Europe. Emphasis is on Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim thinkers who at different periods of history gave insightful expositions of human nature in politics.
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PSC 354 - Contemporary Political Thought 3 credits
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing
Survey of the recent ideological currents in advanced capitalist societies: neo-conservatism, neo-liberalism, syndicalism, postmarxian socialism, eco-anarchism, and corporate fascism. The course will focus on political thinkers who have made significant contributions to the interpretation of contemporary political and economic developments.
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PSC 360 - European Politics 3 credits G
Prerequisites: PSC 151 or upper-division standing
The political behavior, political development, and governmental institutions of major Western European nations, including policy changes induced by the ongoing process of European integration. The course will focus on politics in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and the European Union.
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PSC 361 - Chinese Government and Politics 3 credits
Prerequisites: PSC 151 or permission of instructor
An introduction to the People’s Repubic of China and its political process. The interrelationships between China’s revolutionary heritage and the development of Maoist ideology and mass mobilization politics, economic policy and foreign policy will be examined. Finally, post-Mao politics will be studied to determine the degree and direction of change and its implication for Chinese politics and for the Chinese people.
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PSC 362 - Topics in Comparative Politics 3 credits
Special topics course in the field of Comparative Politics. May be repeated with change of content. Repeatable with change in content.
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PSC 366 - Islam and Politics 3 credits C, G
The political and cultural history of Islam. Students will learn about the contemporary revolutionary religious movements in Muslim countries and their effect on world politics.
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PSC 368 - Politics of the Post Communist World 3 credits G, W
Prerequisites: PSC 151 or permission of the instructor, and upper-division standing
Examination of the factors which led to the demise of the former Soviet Union as well as the politics of transition during the post-Soviet period including the relationships between political and economic change, institution building, and state capability, and the evolution of new sources of political legitimacy.
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PSC 369 - Transitions to Democracy 3 credits
Transitions from non-democratic to democratic regimes in three major areas of the world, Southern Europe, the Soviet Union and East-Central Europe, and South America, from a comparative theoretical perspective. Theoretical problems include what democracy is and is not, democratic transition and democratic consolidation, how and why transitions to democracy have occurred, and factors that influence the success or failure of democratization.
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PSC 370 - Latin-American Politics three credits
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PSC 373 - Cape Verdean Politics and Society 3 credits C, D, G
A study of Cape Verdeans as an ethnic sub-population in the United States, and as comprising an independent, self-governing nation-state. The historical, political, social, and economic contributions of Americans of Cape Verdean descent in the United States and in Cape Verde are examined. Cross-listed as AAS 303, LST 303
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PSC 374 - Haitian Politics and Society 3 credits
A study of Haitians as an ethnic subpopulation in the United States and as comprising an independent self-governing nation-state. The historical, political, and socioeconomic contributions of Americans of Haitian descent in the United States are examined.
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