POLITICAL SCIENCE 145
POLS 366. International Organizations 1.0 course credit This course examines the role of international organizations in world politics. It begins with a historical perspective, looking at the evolution of international organizations from the end of the nineteenth century to the present. It then looks at various theoretical approaches to international organizations. The course closes with case studies of the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund. POLS 375. Environmental Politics 1.0 course credit An analysis of environmental politics and policy on the national and international levels. Features an emphasis on case studies. POLS 395. Constitutional Issues 1.0 course credit A study of current constitutional issues in light of constitutional history, philosophical principles, and our ever-changing sociopolitical context. POLS 397. States and Markets 1.0 course credit Through an integration of perspectives and most recent research from the four main areas of political science—comparative politics, international relations, American politics and political philosophy—this course will examine the shifting relationship between political authority and the economy. Open to juniors and seniors. POLS 409. The Supreme Court 1.0 course credit This course is intended to provide insight into the workings of the United States Supreme Court. We will cover subjects that include, but are not limited to: how justices are chosen to sit upon the court; the reasons why the Supreme Court makes the decisions it does; and the impact of the Supreme Court on the political and legal landscape in the United States. POLS 411. Political Philosophy from Plato to the Present 1.0 course credit (Cross-listed as PHIL 411) A historical survey and philosophical analysis of political philosophy from ancient Greece to the present. Includes works by Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and Mill. POLS 414. American Political Thought 1.0 course credit Examines ideas, themes, and debates at the center of American political discourse as it has evolved since colonial times. Students will be asked to apply the course material to contemporary politics and society. POLS 415. Senior Seminar 1.0 course credit Concentrated study of an issue in political science. Students work on research projects that deal in depth with substantive and methodological problems associated with the subject area. Prerequisite: Senior standing. POLS 420. Independent Study or Internship 0.5 to 1.0 course credit Includes selected readings, research, written reports, conferences, and/or work with government officials as arranged with the instructor. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
MONMOUTH COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG
2014–2015