First-Year Courses in Political ScienceConsult the new Course Guide at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg_subjectlist/0,2030,8,00.html?show=20&termArray=f_04_1510&cgtype=ug This page was created at 12:59 PM on Wed, May 5, 2004. Fall Academic Term, 2004 (September 7 - December 23)POLSCI 101. Introduction to Political Theory.
TheorySection 001.Instructor(s): Arlene Saxonhouse (awsaxon@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Primarily for first- and second-year students. (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course offers an introduction to some of the major — and even some minor — figures in Western political thought, from ancient Greece to our day. Our goal is to understand how the contributions of various thinkers at different times have helped people answer enduring questions about political life: What is justice? Must we obey political authorities? What is human good? What may do in our pursuit of our goals? The course will combine historical with contemporary readings.
POLSCI 111. Introduction to American Politics.
AmericanSection 001.Instructor(s): Hanes Walton JrPrerequisites & Distribution: Primarily for first- and second-year students. (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This is a broad survey of government and politics in the United States which explores a wide range of topics including elections, interest groups, the presidency, Congress, and the courts. The kinds of questions considered might include the following: What impact do interest groups have on governmental policy? Are there real differences between the two major political parties? What accounts for swings in voting behavior and election outcome from one time to another? How do members of Congress decide how to vote? In what ways do presidents and bureaucrats affect public policies? This is not a comprehensive list but suggests the kinds of issues that are discussed in this course. There are two lectures and two discussion section meetings each week. There is generally a midterm, a final examination, and some other written work.
POLSCI 140. Introduction to Comparative Politics.
ComparativeSection 001.Instructor(s): Meredith Woo-Cumings (mwoc@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Primarily for first- and second-year students. (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. An introductory survey of the governments and politics of several contemporary societies in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
POLSCI 160. Introduction to World Politics.
WorldSection 001.Instructor(s): James Morrow (jdmorrow@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Primarily for first- and second-year students. (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. An introduction to the concepts and theories of the processes and factors believed to influence interactions between countries. Illustrations from both historical and recent world developments. The phenomena of conflict, international organizations' activities, international political-economic relations, and strategic interactions in general take center stage.
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