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  • POLI 200: Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of any research should be summarized by appropriate descriptive statistics such as central tendency, variability, and the shape of the distribution. Relationships will be studied using correlation, regression, and chi-square. Research which involves sampling will be analyzed by appropriate inferential statistics such as t-tests and ANOVA. Sampling error, hypothesis testing, significance levels, Type I Error, Type II Error, and power will be discussed. In addition, the student will be introduced to SPSS for Windows, Microsoft Excel, and/or other appropriate software for performing descriptive and inferential statistical procedures presented throughout the course. No students (Sociology or non-Sociology majors) may receive credit for both PSYC/SOCI 200 and SOCI 201 due to substantial overlap.
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  • POLI 201: Empirical Political Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    An introduction to political analysis based on systematic social science methods. Discussion of differing approaches to Political Science but concentration on empirical analysis. Topics include the nature of social science, measurement, statistical analysis and hypothesis testing. The course is intended primarily for political science major students and is not a proper choice for a student seeking to survey the subject matter of political science.
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  • POLI 211: Public Opinion and Propaganda

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    An examination of various aspects of public opinion and political influence, including: definitions of public opinion; an overview of political socialization; analysis of the structure of public opinion and propaganda in modern societies; evaluation of the ideals and realities of popular government; and an introduction to methods of public opinion measurement.
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  • POLI 213: Court and Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    An analytic study of the most significant facets of the entire American legal system. Basic legal theories, basic structure of federal and state court systems. Judicial reasoning process, the system of precedents and the most basic and important substantive areas of law will be considered.
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  • POLI 214: American Political Parties

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    The first part of the course will examine the development of party systems from a comparative perspective. The remainder of the course will examine the development and functioning of the American party system. Such topics as interest representation, recruitment, campaigning, party organization, and electoral behavior will be examined. The role of political parties in a democracy and the concept of party responsibility will also be considered.
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  • POLI 222: International Political Economy

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    This course introduces students to the key concepts, theories, and substantive issues of international political economy. Special attention is paid to the historical development of the modern international economic system, trade, monetary and finance policies, development, and globalization. The overall emphasis of the course is on the politics of international economic relations. In other words, who wins, who loses, and why? Furthermore, what principles are at stake when policy-makers consider and make various choices? This course may be used as a General Education elective.
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  • POLI 224: Politics of Development

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    Politics of Development examines political, economic, and social development and underdevelopment in the plethora of countries that comprise the Developing World. Utilizing a comparative approach, the course identifies the common challenges faced by developing countries and the strategies adopted to address them. Major topics considered in the course include the evolution of markets and determinants of economic growth; nation-building and political developments (e.g., democratization); the role of developed countries and international organizations in the developing world; and human rights and globalization.
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  • POLI 225: Planning and Decision-Making Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    An examination of modern techniques of rational decision-making such as cost-benefit analysis, with special attention given to how these techniques are applied to environmental problems. Problems in planning and the quantification of values are considered.
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  • POLI 227: The Causes of War

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    The Causes of War examines nation-states' efforts to maintain their borders and protect their government and citizenry from inter and intra-state conflict. In doing so, the course will place a special interest on the theoretical and methodological concepts that are fundamental to studying such issues as deterrence, compellence, and international engagement. Additionally, attention is paid to the concept of security in a post Cold War World and how nation-states are attempting to meet the evolving economic, ecological, and terrorist challenges. The course may be used as a General Education elective.
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  • POLI 228: American Foreign Policy

    3.00 Credits
    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

    A study of the American foreign-policy-making process with a focus upon the institutions and functions of America's foreign relations. Special emphasis is given to the period since 1945. Case studies are utilized.
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