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  • POLI 212: State Local Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines how states and communities are governed in the United States. Emphasizes the role of the states in American federalism, the variation among states and communities in their politics and government, and the policy making challenges that state and local governments face. Introduces the comparative method as a strategy for understanding political behavior. Counts toward the major and minor in political science.
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  • POLI 215: Gender and Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the role of gender in politics. Students learn the history of women's movements in American politics, consider the changing role of women and men as voters and political actors, and investigate the impact of gender and stereotypes on the election of candidatesand on the legislative process. This course carries credit for the general education diversity block.
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  • POLI 216: Race & Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the role of race and ethnicity in politics. Students learn the history of the abolitionist movement, consider the impact of institutionalized racism and discrimination on political participation, investigate the methods used to resist subordinated status in United States, and analyze the existing shortcomings of policy and enforcement. This course carries credit for the general education diversity block.
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  • POLI 221: Constitutional Law I

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explain the major principles, clauses, institutions, and governmental powers in the US Constitution in both an historical and contemporary context; identify the actors and decision-making process of the US Supreme Court; analyze major landmark Supreme Court decisions that have shaped US civil liberties and civil rights; apply constitutional principles and arguments to contemporary legal problems faced by society.
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  • POLI 245: Terrorism

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines terrorism in a global and political context. It covers varied definitions of terrorism, its sources, methods, and organizational structures. Specific movements in all regions of the world are included. Specific attention is given to issues of counter-terrorism and democracy.
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  • POLI 252: Asian Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Surveys a broad range of aspects of Asian political development, with the focus on East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. Examines political institutions, political culture, political economy, and public policies of major Asian countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. Discusses important trends of political integration and economic cooperation in the region as well as the role of the United States in Asia.
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  • POLI 258: China and the World

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Applies political science concepts (e.g., power, sovereignty, democracy and globalization) to analyzing a broad range of aspects of contemporary Chinese politics and international relations. Examines both "high politics" and "politics" in terms of the state-society relations behind China's economic modernization. Discusses Chinese international relations and their current challenges.
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  • POLI 259: Pol Global South

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces the varied political systems found in the Global South. Drawing from countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, it examines how colonialism and independence shaped their political systems. Analyzes the varieties of democracy and authoritarianism as well as the varied factors that drive change.
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  • POLI 261: Global Issues

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores a broad range of global political, economic and social issues, focusing in particular on the content and controversies associated with each issue; uses the trends and processes of globalization to understand the global nature and interconnectedness of various issues, and how an issue may impact at the local, regional and global levels.
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  • POLI 266: Politx Global Health

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the relationship between global health and social and economic development. Students will learn about key players in international healthUN agencies, Ministries of Health, and Non-governmental Organizations. Students will consider the impact that political action has on the health and wellbeing of individuals. The course will be global in scope but with a special emphasis on health problems affecting people in the developing world. Counts toward political science major or minor.
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