Politics and Government 153
Requirements for a teaching major in politics and government: Politics and Government 110, 220, 280, 320, 381, 501-502; and History 401. Requirements for a teaching minor in politics and government: Politics and Government 111, 160, 220, 280, 320; History 401; and other courses agreed upon by student and advisor to total 22 hours, excluding History 401. Requirements for broad field social studies: A teaching major in politics and government (minimum of 36 credits) plus 12 credits and eight credits in two of the following: history, anthropology, economics, psychology, and/or sociology. Broad Field Social Studies Teacher Licensure: Students completing a major in a social studies discipline (Economics, History, Politics and Government, Psychology, or Sociology) may add broad field social studies to their Early Adolescence/Adolescence (Middle/Secondary) license by completing a concentration in each of two other social science fields. The concentrations will also be added to the license as teaching areas. Students should consult with their major and educational studies advisors to select the appropriate courses in the non-major disciplines. Pending approval of this program by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. 300 and 400 level courses are typically offered in alternate years. 110. Introduction to Politics
Colucci
Four credits. An introduction to the study of political ideas, institutions, and procedures. Provides the theoretical foundation for the discipline in the works of thinkers including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu, the American framers, Marx and Mill. Important contemporary applications of these ideas are also considered.
111. Global Political Culture
Farrell
Four credits. Defines political culture and examines its dynamics at various levels in today’s world, from the local to the global. Specifically examines ways in which history, language, religion, literature, ethnicity, and tradition affect identity-formation and its correlates in today’s world. Counts toward the Global and Cultural Studies requirement. Same as Global Studies 111.
112. Global Political Economy
Farrell
Four credits. Defines political economy and examines its manifestations in today’s increasingly interdependent world. Specific issues include population, resources, environmental protection, trade and development, trends toward democratization, human rights, and new and enduring sources of conflict and cooperation. Same as Global Studies 112.
180. Survey of World Cinema
Farrell/Katahira
Two credits. An introduction to contemporary trends in international feature films. The craft of film criticism will also be studied and practiced. Requirements include viewing all films in the International Film Series, attending weekly 50-minute discussion sessions, and writing a critique of each film. May be repeated for credit. Counts toward the Global and Cultural Studies requirement. Same as Global Studies 180.