First-Year Courses in Political Science This page was created at 12:20 PM on Thu, Oct 4, 2001. Fall Academic Term, 2001 (September 5 - December 21) Open courses in Political Science (*Not real-time Information. Review the "Data current as of: " statement at the bottom of hyperlinked page) Wolverine Access Subject listing for POLSCI Fall Term '01Time Schedule for Political Science. POLSCI 101. Introduction to Political Theory. Section 001. Instructor(s): Arlene W Saxonhouse (awsaxon@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: Primarily for First and Second Year Students. (4). (SS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/polsci/101/001.nsf Through a study of classic texts in political theory by such as Plato, Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, and Tocqueville we will consider the questions that have been raised and the answers posed over the centuries in the search for the best political regime. Consideration of the meaning of familiar concepts such as justice, equality, liberty, community, and democracy are part of this investigation. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: 3 Waitlist Code: 4 POLSCI 111. Introduction to American Politics. Section 001. Instructor(s): Hanes Walton Jr Prerequisites & Distribution: Primarily for First and Second Year Students. (4). (SS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/polsci/111/017.nsf 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. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: 2 Waitlist Code: 4 POLSCI 140. Introduction to Comparative Politics. Section 001. Instructor(s): Ronald F Inglehart (rfi@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: Primarily for First and Second Year Students. (4). (SS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/polsci/140/001.nsf This course examines how democracy evolves and functions in different settings around the world. We start with the emergence of democracy in Western Europe, examining the factors that give rise to it and help it survive. We then examine the origins of fascism in Germany and Japan; and the rise of communism in Russia and China, attempting to understand why these alternatives to democracy flourished in those settings – and why they later collapsed. This leads to an analysis of the current struggle between reformers and hardliners over the move to market economies and liberal democracy in Russia, China, and Eastern Europe, and an assessment of the prospects for democracy in Mexico and Nigeria. Finally, we examine the probable evolution of democracy in advanced industrial societies. In addition to two lectures, there are two meetings a week in relatively small discussion sections, designed to encourage active discussion of these topics. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: 3 Waitlist Code: 4 POLSCI 160. Introduction to World Politics. Section 001. Instructor(s): Douglas W Lemke (dlemke@umich.edu) Prerequisites & Distribution: Primarily for First and Second Year Students. (4). (SS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/polsci/160/001.nsf This course analyzes world politics from a broad and general perspective, explaining and exploring the principles involved in the functioning of the global political system and illustrating these principles with contemporary material. The course begins by setting standards for judging theories of international politics and reviews well-known theories such as realism and liberalism. A strategic approach based on the combination of power, preferences, and perceptions will be explained. That approach is then used to understand a variety of issues in world politics, including war, alliances, domestic politics and foreign policy, and international political economy. These issues will be presented both in general terms and applied to understand specific key events. Check Times, Location, and Availability Cost: 3 Waitlist Code: 4 This page was created at 12:20 PM on Thu, Oct 4, 2001. 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