GOV 102 - LC Politics and Governments. Politics is not just elections. We can study politics in novels, films, biographies, and students will find that it is much more interesting and relevant than they perhaps thought. In this class we will explore a variety of introductory political issues, such as socialism, libertarianism, and welfare liberalism, and also examine key political institutions from a comparative perspective. The emphasis is on developing critical thinking and intelligent opinions about politics broadly conceived. Offered fall and spring semesters.

                                    Snow               11:20 – 12:50 PM                   T,R
 
GOV 104 – LC Introduction to Political Theory

                                    Moynagh         2:40 – 4:10 PM                       M,W

GOV 207 New York Politics. A study of the government and politics of New York City and State. An analysis of the processes, values and problems of contemporary New York and of the relationships between the city and the rest of the state. Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years.
 
                                    Lachman         11:20 – 12:50 PM                   T,R

GOV 211 Public Administration. A study of the policy making process within the context of the American political system. Emphasis will be placed on administrative and organizational theory; selected cases of the practice of administration at the federal, state, and local levels, and the differences between public and private administration. Offered fall semester.

                                    Tuffey             6:00 – 9:00 PM                       M

GOV 215 ILC Law and Justice in America. An assessment of the American judiciary and an examination of the relationship between the legal and political systems. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years.

                                    Kraus               11:30 – 12:30 PM                   M,W,F

GOV 242(I) African History and Politics. This course provides an overview of the political, economic, and social history of Africa with a view towards understanding the challenges which have developed in creating the image of Africa and its peoples. An early historical survey will be given which sets the tone for an examination of such topics as the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, and African resistance to imperialism. Equally important is the focus on the political forces influencing contemporary African regimes such as the emergence of modern forms of African nationalism, democratization, and the constraints to development in the post- independent era which will be highlighted. (Cross-listed as History 242.) Offered as required.

                                    Staff                7:30 – 9:00      PM                  T,R

GOV 251 International Politics. Interested in international issues, or think you may be? War and trade are the defining features of the international system, and are the focus of this course, which prepares students for advanced and specialized courses in the study of international relations, and is quite appropriate for non-majors. The course examines the major schools of thought in international politics, introduces three levels of analysis, discusses the evolution of the modern international system, and elaborates on the major aspects of international studies: security and political economy. Offered fall semester.

                                    Hu                   11:20 – 12:50 PM                   T,

GOV 290 Political Science Workshop. Under faculty supervision, students will prepare for participation in political science simulations both on and off campus. Prerequisite: permissin of the instructor. Offered fall and spring semesters. (May be repeated twice)
 
                                    Kraus               TBA

GOV 291 Special Topics:  Government and Politics International Law.

                                    Staff                1:00 – 2:30 PM                       M,W

GOV 400 Senior RFT: Experiential Learning, Poitics and Policy.  This course proceeds in several parts.  First, we examine various criticism of the state of higher education, along with suggestions regarding possible remedies.  Second, we discuss proposals to institute a service-learning component in undergraduate education, and appraisals of those programs where they have been put into effect.  Finally, we will assess the various arguments that have revolved around Robert Putnam's contention that American community is collapsing due to a lack of "social capital."  Offered as required.

                                         Snow                                       T,TH                                    1:00 - 2:30PM

GOV 490 Senior Seminar.

                                         Moynagh                                      W                                         6:00 - 9:00PM