Either semester. Three credits.

Major themes of political theory such as justice, obligation, and equality, and their relevance to contemporary political concerns. 
CA 1.

Either semester. Three credits.

A survey of institutions, politics, and ideologies in democratic and non-democratic states. CA 2. CA 4-INT.

Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. 

CA 2. CA 4-INT.

Either semester. Three credits. 

Exploration of central human rights institutions, selected human rights themes and political controversies, and key political challenges of contemporary human rights advocacy. CA 2. CA 4-INT. 
 

Either semester. Three credits.

The nature and problems of international politics. CA 2. CA 4-INT.

Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. 

CA 2. CA 4-INT.

Either semester. Three credits.

A survey of institutions, ideologies, development strategies, and the political processes in nonwestern culture. CA 2. CA 4-INT.

Either semester. Three credits.

Analysis of the organization and operation of the American political system. CA 2.

Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. 

CA 2.

First semester. Three credits.

An examination of Greek, Roman and early Judeo-Christian political ideas and institutions, and their relevance to the present.

Second semester. Three credits.

Major political doctrines of the contemporary period, and their influence upon political movement and institutions as they are reflected in the democratic and nondemocratic forms of government.

(Also offered as WS 203.) Second semester. Three credits. 

Analysis of the role of women in the process of political development in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The importance of gender to the understanding of development and modernization will be explored and the ways in which change in traditional societies has affected the position of women, economically, socially and politically will be examined.

(Also offered as WS 204). Either semester. Three credits.

An introduction to feminist thought, the study of women as political actors, the feminist movement and several public policy issues affecting women.

Either semester. Three credits. Hiskes.

Various theories of human rights, both historical and contemporary. Conceptual arguments both in favor and critical of the theory and practice of human rights will be considered, with literature taken primarily from philosophy and political theory. 

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. 

Exploration of the social and political theories of Marx and Engels, and of later interpretations and modifications of their ideas.

Second semester. Three credits.

American political thought from the colonial to the contemporary period. Political thought discussed as the ideological expression of the larger sociopolitical situation.

Second semester. Three credits. 

Lectures and films from several nations serve to illustrate techniques and effects of propaganda, analyzing the pervasive impact that propaganda has on our lives. The course concentrates on the World War II era.

Either semester. Three credits. 

Problems in international relations with emphasis on changing characteristics of international politics.

Second semester. Three credits.

The nature and meaning of interdependence; origins and consequences of development and underdevelopment; international resource politics; future world models.

First semester. Three credits.

A chronological examination of the foreign relations of the United States from 1776 to the first World War.

Either semester. Three credits.

Politics of international economic relations: trade, finance, foreign direct investment, aid.

Second semester. Three credits.

The foreign relations of the United States from the first World War to the present.

Second semester. Three credits.

Major problems in inter-American relations; the Western hemisphere in contemporary world politics.

Either semester. Three credits.

Instructions, forces and processes in the making of American foreign policy. Emphasis will be on contemporary issues.

Second semester. Three credits.

A comparative study of foreign policy making. Use of computer-assisted simulation provides realistic experience in foreign policy decision making and international negotiation.

Either semester. Three credits.

Key American national security issues as integral parts of the larger problem of global security.

Second semester, alternate years. Three credits.

The Soviet Union's role in world affairs as background for studying the international consequences of the breakup of the USSR; the foreign policies of the former soviet republics among themselves, and of Russia and selected other republics.

Second Semester. Three credits. Recommended preparation: POLS 121. Vengroff

    Commonalities and differences in the political systems of the NAFTA countries, Canada, Mexico and the United States. Issues include political culture and value systems; electoral politics, approaches to federalism and regionalism; public opinion and support for NAFTA and its expansion; migration, political integration, the treatment of indigenous peoples, ethnic and gender representation; and decentralization and the role of municipal government in the provinces/states.

Either semester. Three credits.

The strategic, political, and economic interests that have shaped U.S. policy in the Middle East. U.S. responses to regional crises, peace efforts, arms transfers, covert operations and military intervention.

Either semester. Three credits.

The role of intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations and international law in world affairs with special attention to contemporary issues.

Either semester. Three credits.

The foreign policies and security problems of Middle Eastern States; sources of regional conflict and competition - oil, water, borders, religion, ideology, alliances, geopolitics, refugees, and superpower intervention.

First semester. Three credits. 

Comparison and analysis of the foreign policies of the states of East Asia, with special emphasis on the impact of the former Soviet Union (Russia), People's Republic of China, Japan, and the United States.

Either semester. Three credits. 

Political institutions and processes of China, Japan and other selected countries in Asia.

Second semester. Three credits.

Chinese political processes, with emphasis on ideology and problems of development.

Second semester. Three credits. 

The politics of the East European states in a comparative and analytical framework, stressing ideology, political culture, participation, and elite behavior.

Either semester. Three credits. Open to sophomores or higher. 

Comparative analysis of the governments and politics of Western Europe.

Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. Open to sophomores or higher.

Either semester. Three credits.

Introduction to overlapping themes in economics and political science including the substantive and emperical relationship between these two in advanced industrial democracies. 

Either semester. Three credits.

A focus on political party and electoral systems around the world, including advanced industrial nations, transitional nations, and less developed nations. Issues such as the relationship between electoral and party systems, democratic reform, voting behavior, and organization of political parties are examined.

Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. 

First semester. Three credits.

Theories and institutions of Latin American politics, with emphasis on issues of stability and change.

First semester. Three credits.

The social and political structure of the former Soviet Union, the causes and outcome of efforts to reform it, and the development of democratic politics in Russia and other former Soviet republics.

First semester, alternate years. Three credits. 

The political systems in contemporary Africa; the background of the slave trade, imperialism, colonialism, and the present concerns of nationalism, independence, economic development and military rule. Emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa.

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: POLS 173. Open to sophomores or higher.

An analysis of the aims, organization, and growth of parties in the United States.

Either semester. Three credits.

Analysis of public opinion and its potential to affect government policies. Emphasis on explaining elections and the basis for voters' decisions.

First semester. Three credits.

Internal development of the South African state and the external response to apartheid policies, with special attention to both white and African politics, U.S. policy, and other selected topics.

Either semester. Three credits.

Black leadership, emphasizing the principles, goals, and strategies used by African-American men and women to secure basic citizenship rights during the civil rights era.

(Also offered as WS 247.) Either semester. Three credits.

An introduction to major philosophical and theoretical debates at the core of black feminist thought, emphasizing the ways in which interlocking systems of oppression uphold and sustain each other.

Either semester. Three credits.

Political behavior, theory, and ideology of African-Americans, with emphasis on contemporary U.S. politics. CA 4.

(Also offered as PRLS 270). Either semester. Three credits. Pantoja

Latino politics in the United States. Political histories of four different Latino populations: Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central American. Different forms of political expressions, ranging from electoral behavior to political art. CA 4.

Either semester. Three credits.

Exploration of themes in the study of law and courts by contrasting scholarly work against representations of such themes in movies, televisions, and other media of popular culture. 

(Formerly offered as POLS 254.) Either semester. Three credits. When students intend to take several courses in the Judicial Process field (250's series), it is recommended that 251 be taken first.

Leading schools of legal thought, fundamental principles and concepts of law, the basic framework of legal institutions, and judicial procedure. Particular attention is devoted to the general features of American law as it affects the citizen, and primary emphasis is placed on the function of law as a medium for attaining a balance of social interests in a politically organized society.

Either semester. Three credits.

The role of the Supreme court in expounding and developing the United States Constitution. Topics include judicial review, separation of powers, federalism, and due process.

Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: POLS 173.

The Supreme Court in the Political Process.

Either semester. Three credits.

Criminal justice in the United States, with emphasis on the links between law, politics, and administration.

Either semester. Three credits. 

The role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Bill of Rights. Topics include freedoms of speech and religion, criminal due process, and equal protection

First semester. Three credits.

Cultural difference and human rights in areas of legal equality, women's rights, political violence, criminal justice, religious pluralism, global security, and race relations.

Either semester. Three credits. R. Cole

International and domestic legal concepts concerning jurisdiction in a maritime setting.

Either semester. Three credits.

The politics of public administration. Role of administrative agencies and officials in American national, state, and local governments.

Either semester. Three credits. 

Analysis of interactions among educational policy, politics, and other social forces. Insights and concerns from politics and other social sciences disciplines applied to different levels and types of schooling.

(Also offered as URBN 263W.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. 

Political systems and problems confronting urban governments.

Either semester. Three credits.

Examination of the decision-making processes and role of the budget in public bureaucracies and policy implementation. Contemporary controversies in budgeting are used to illustrate and apply basic principles.

First semester, alternate years. Three credits. 

An examination of contemporary Connecticut politics on the state and municipal levels.

Either semester. Three credits.

Theoretical foundations of the American political economy. Examination of selected public policy issues, including interaction between economic factors and incentives, and democratic institutions and processes.

Either semester. Three credits. Open to sophomores or higher.

The practical working of democracy and the role of state and local governments.

First semester. Three credits.

The contemporary Presidency and its interactions with the Congress in the formation of public policy.

Second semester. Three credits. 

Introduction to the study of policy analysis. Consideration of description and prescriptive models of policy-making. Examination of several substantive areas of national policy in the United States.

Either semester. Three credits.

Relations among countries of South Asia and between this region and the rest of the world. Problems of development and security confronting South Asian countries.

Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. 

Either or both semesters. Credits (up to a maximum of 15) and hours by arrangement. May be repeated for credit. Consent of Department Head required, normally to be granted before the student's departure. May count toward the major with consent of the advisor.

Special topics taken in a foreign study program.

Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. Open only by  instructor consent. All honors students writing an honors theseis in Political Science must take this course in each of their last two semesters. Course may be repeated once for credit.

First semester. Three credits. Open only with consent of instructor.

Required  for students in the Honors Program.  Weekly seminar on selected topics in political science. Students must complete this course prior to their final semester.

Either semester.  Three credits. Open to sophomores or higher.

Explanation of the quantitative methods used in political science. Application of these methods for the analysis of substantive political questions.

Either semester. Three credits. May be repeated for credit with a change in subject matter. Open to sophomores or higher.

An exploration of the fundamental nature of political conflicts on the national and international levels.

Prerequisite: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250. 

Either or both semesters. Credits up to 12. Hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of the department head. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. With a change in content, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites and recommended preparation vary.

Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. This course may be repeated for credit with a change in subject matter. Open only with consent of instructor and department head.