PSCI230: Politics of Development
3 credits
Politics and government in the underdeveloped areas of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Stress on the interaction of political, social, and economic forces. Attention is paid to foreign policy problems.

PSCI231: Political Culture and Political Socialization
3 credits
The effect on political systems and behavior of such phenomena as fundamental moral concerns and value systems, class structures, and folk practices; development of the individual’s orientation to political action and institutions.

PSCI232: Comparative Political Economy
3 credits
Effects of economic structures and practices on the political and social systems.

PSCI233: Transitions to Democracy
3 credits
During the past generation, many nations have shifted from authoritarian and military rule to democracy. This course will examine the reasons for this development, the ways it has been accomplished, and the prospects for the future.

PSCI234: Contemporary Western Europe
3 credits
Analysis of contemporary European political institutions and processes. Selected countries to be announced.

PSCI235: Contemporary Russia
3 credits
A survey of the political processes and governmental institutions of Russia, as well as the states of the former Soviet Union.

PSCI236: The Politics of Developing Nations
3 credits
Politics and government in the underdeveloped areas of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Stress on the interaction of political, social, and economic forces. Attention to foreign policy problems.

PSCI237: Contemporary Africa
3 credits
Primary focus on the dynamics of societies in transition in “SubSaharan” Africa from colonial dependency to independence, and from traditional tribal units to modern nations.

PSCI238: Contemporary Asia
3 credits
A survey of the political development and government institutions of the states in the Far East, chiefly China and Japan; analytical study of their historical background and foreign relations.

PSCI239: Contemporary Latin America
3 credits
A study of the political reality of Latin American countries through their constitutional organization and the actions and attitudes of power blocks within society. The role of political parties, dictatorship and caudillismo constitutional government, and democracy.

PSCI240: Contemporary Middle East
3 credits
A survey of Middle Eastern governments, political processes, and political group behavior.

PSCI243: Contemporary Central America
3 credits
An examination of the social, economic, and cultural forces that shape the political processes of Central American societies, including the application of political theories of Central American and foreign writers.

PSCI250: International Law
3 credits
An examination of the traditional and prevailing rules of international law governing relations among states and other international persons; special emphasis on recognition, succession, international treaties, and state jurisdiction over land, water, and aerial space.

PSCI251: International Organization
3 credits
After a brief treatment of the historical background of international organization and attempts to maintain peace, attention is given to the organizational, structural, and functional aspects of the United Nations and its related agencies. An evaluation of the contributions of these organizations to the maintenance of peace and to world economic, social, and political development is made.

PSCI252: Contemporary Issues in International Relations
3 credits
This course introduces students to some of the major issues that confront the world and provides them with basic analytical tools to help them understand these issues. Each section will focus on a particular issue, such as the control of weapons, women and war, international drug traffic, and the international trading system. The course will feature guest speakers from journalism, the UN, and various diplomatic missions. Topics to be announced. Course may be repeated with the permission of instructor if the topic is different.

PSCI253: Problems in International Law and Administration
3 credits
An analytical study of selected topics in international law and administration, such as means and procedures for the settlement of international disputes, responsibility of states and other issues in diplomatic practices, administrative problems of the United Nations and other international organs in the performance of their functions, as well as the changing conception and controversial principles of the law of war and neutrality.

PSCI254: The Politics of the International Economy
3 credits
This course deals with the relationship between international politics and international economics. It pays particular attention to the increasing political significance of international trade, global competition, and the international division of labor. Students will examine such issues as the role of states in the world economy, the activities of inter-governmental organizations such as the IMF and the World Bank, and the problems of inequality and unequal development.

PSCI255: Comparative Foreign Policy
3 credits
An analysis of patterns in the orientation of various nation-states toward their world environment, and of structures and processes by which various nation-states formulate foreign policies.

PSCI256: Africa in World Politics
3 credits
The international relations of the African countries and the development of African foreign policies. Pan-Africanism, the cold war in Africa, neutralism, regional and international agencies.

PSCI257: Western Europe in World Politics
3 credits
The role of the European states in world politics. Cohesion and conflict within the regions: the politics of European integration, Atlantic cooperation, and East-West relations.

PSCI258: Asia in World Politics
3 credits
Historical examination of the policies of the major powers toward China, Japan, and Korea; their common interests and contradictions; conflicts between nationalism and imperialism in East Asia and adjacent areas; special emphasis on the complicated relationships between the United States and the governments in this region.

PSCI259: Latin America In World Politics
3 credits
The relations of the Latin American countries with the United States, the European powers, and with each other. Pan-Americanism and the participation of Latin America in international organizations. Inter-American public international law.

PSCI260: The Middle East in World Politics
3 credits
The expansion of the European State system into the Middle East and the regional adjustments. The changing patterns of regional and international politics in the Middle East, contrasting the League of Nations and the United Nations systems.

PSCI261: Russia in World Politics
3 credits
An examination of the foreign policy of Russia; continuing conflicts with the West; the politics of economic integration.

PSCI269: Colloquium In International Politics
3 credits