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Political Science local levels. We will assess effective campaign techniques, the role of political parties, and the increasing influence of interest groups in U.S. political campaigns to determine what factors affect a successful campaign strategy. Fall semester, alternate years, expected fall 2012. 4 credits POLSC2225 The 1960s The decade of the 1960s represents different things to different generations. The decade was a combination of a peculiar set of events, conflicts and emotions. To those who lived through it, it was a difficult period in time. Yet now there is a nostalgia about it. For those who did not live through it, there is often a sense of “lost moments.” This course shall explore the many events, personalities and movements that constitute the unique period of the 1960s. Spring semester, alternate years, expected spring 2014. 4 credits
Course Descriptions for Liberal Arts and Sciences
POLSC2228 State and Local Government The course reviews the position of the states under the Constitution, the relationship of the states to the citizens, and state control over the municipalities and other local units of government. Spring semester, alternate years, expected spring 2013. 4 credits POLSC2229 Public Administration This course is an analysis of the general nature of bureaucracy in public and private organization. Its characteristics as a mechanism for decision making, with emphasis on American experience, are stressed, with particular attention to problems of goal setting, innovation and accountability. Fall semester, alternate years, expected fall 2013. 4 credits
POLSC2232 Political Parties and Interest Groups While a great deal of attention is paid to legislative, executive and judiciary institutions in the political arena, political parties and interest groups arguably have as much, if not more, influence in politics. Questions arise on the relative influence of parties and interest groups in political institutions and society. This course will explore the relevance and strength of parties in government and the electorate, as well as the role of interest groups in the process. Prerequisite: POLSC1201 Spring semester, alternate years, expected spring 2013. 4 credits POLSC2301 Politics of Race and Ethnicity in Latin America Latin America, stretching from the southern border of the United States to the southern tip of the continent, is diverse and complex. In this course, students will examine the politics of Latin America at three levels: regional, sub-regional, and national. Fall semester, alternate years, fall 2014. 4 credits POLSC2302 European Politics: From Transition to Integration Comparative study of politics in several Western European countries, with an emphasis on political development, institutions, major issues in contemporary politics, and the impact of European integration. Special attention will be paid to the issue of Europe-making related to the postEU/NATO enlargement and the post-9/11 situation and European-Atlantic relations. Spring semester, alternate years, expected spring 2013. 4 credits Prerequisite: POLSC1301 POLSC2403 Turkey and the Middle East The course takes place in Istanbul, Turkey in association with Bilgi University and explores Turkey’s relations with the states
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