Transfer Student 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 12:49 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.
POLSCI 317(412). Courts, Politics and Society.
AmericanSection 002.Instructor(s): Lawrence Greene (lrgre@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One course in political science. (3). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. In this course we will study the role of the judiciary in the United States from its origin in 1789 through the present day. Special attention will be given to the concept of judicial federalism as it applies to both the federal and state courts. We will discuss concepts of judicial restraint and ripeness for review and standing as being essential to the judiciary remaining a co-equal branch of government. Additionally, we will consider the main aspects of judicial power and its limitations. In order to better understand the workings of the judiciary, much time will be spent considering court decisions and their political ramification. In our study of judicial decision-making we will consider the following: fact finding by the courts; precedent and legal reasoning; statutory and constitutional interpretations. In order to accomplish these ends it will be necessary to understand all aspects of the workings of the legal system of both the United States and selected States. The procedures to be employed in our attempt to achieve this end will include lectures, class discussions and readings pertaining to the third branch of American government.
POLSCI 324(419) / CAAS 418. Black Americans and the Political System.
AmericanSection 001.Instructor(s): Vincent L Hutchings (vincenth@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One course in political science; CAAS 201 recommended. (3). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course focuses upon the evolution, nature, and role of African American politics within the American Political System. The concern is with African Americans as actors and creators and initiators in the political process. And the course will focus upon the inputs, the responses of the decision makers and the outputs in terms the political process. And the course will focus upon the inputs, the responses of the decision makers, and the outputs in terms of public policies. And finally the various controversies will be explored and analyzed in regard to African American politics. Student evaluation will be based on two exams and a ten-page paper. Of course, participation in each seminar is expected. The course will have three to four texts that will be selected later. Finally, the methods of instruction will include lectures and classroom discussions.
POLSCI 325(420) / COMM 484. Mass Media and Political Behavior.
AmericanInstructor(s): Nicholas Valentino (nvalenti@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: COMM 361 or 381 strongly recommended. (4). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
POLSCI 342(445). Eastern Europe: Revolution, Reaction, and Reform.
ComparativeSection 001.Instructor(s): Zvi Y Gitelman (zvigitel@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: POLSCI 140 or upperclass standing. (3). (SS). May not be repeated for credit.
Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course traces the political development of the socialist countries of Eastern Europe from revolution through reaction, to attempts at reform, and to the post-Communist period. After examining the political cultures of the region, the course analyzes the Stalinist period, attempts at de-Stalinization, and the search for political alternatives. The interaction of rulers and the ruled is examined by studying the elites, ethnic and social groups, public opinion, and dissent in the area. We study attempts at political and economic reform, the fundamental changes of 1989-1990, and the present state of politics in Eastern Europe. This lecture course requires a final examination, one or two short papers, and a choice of midterm examination or term paper.
POLSCI 353. The Arab-Israeli Conflict.
ComparativeSection 001.Instructor(s): Mark A Tessler (tessler@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee ($30) required. Credits: (4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee ($30) required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course will present both factual and interpretive material about the Arab- Israeli conflict, an international dispute that has lasted for almost a century and whose significance extends far beyond the Middle East. After providing background information about Israel and the Arab world, including the Arabs of Palestine, the course will trace the historical development of the conflict from its origins in the 19th century until the present. The course also will examine the most important issues associated with the conflict, giving special attention to the competing territorial claims advanced by Israelis and Palestinians and to the rights of self-determination asserted by each. Attention will be given as well to relations between Israel and the Arab states. In discussing the many controversial issues associated with the Arab-Israeli conflict, the course will strive for objectivity and balance and will encourage the evaluation of differing points of view, including not only the competing views of Israelis and Arabs but also the important differences existing within Israel and the Arab world. The instructor for the course has attended university and subsequently conducted research in both the Arab world and Israel, having spent over four years in the former and almost three years in the latter. He visits the area frequently and regularly collaborates with Israeli and Arab scholars.
POLSCI 369(469). Politics of International Economic Relations.
WorldSection 001.Instructor(s): Clint Peinhardt (cpeinhar@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: POLSCI 160 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). (3). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Many of the most pressing problems facing the international community of states are economic in nature, and increasingly the same issues are important across the globe. This course seeks to provide a theoretical background for understanding many of these pressing debates, including free trade, increasing flows of capital and labor, and calls for reform of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Previous courework in international economic theory is recommended but not required, and introductions to several important economic theories will be provided. The course's primary emphasis, however, will be on the political causes and effects of economic relations.
POLSCI 389(489). Topics in Contemporary Political Science.
Section 003 — North American Integration and the Environment. [3 credits]. Meets with ENVIRON 302.001.Instructor(s): Debora VanNijnattenPrerequisites & Distribution: One course in political science. (1-3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credits. Credits: (1-3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
POLSCI 389(489). Topics in Contemporary Political Science.
Section 004 — Crossnational Environmental Politics & Policy. [3 credits]. Meets with ENVIRON 302.002.Instructor(s): Walter A Rosenbaum, Debora VanNijnattenPrerequisites & Distribution: One course in political science. (1-3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credits. Credits: (1-3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
POLSCI 389(489). Topics in Contemporary Political Science.
Section 005 — History of European Integration: 1945-present. Meets with HISTORY 391.002 and SOC 495.005Instructor(s): Dario Gaggio (dariog@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One course in political science. (1-3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credits. Credits: (1-3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
POLSCI 397 / HISTORY 341. Nations and Nationalism.
Section 001.Instructor(s): SunyPrerequisites & Distribution: (3). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
POLSCI 401(422) / WOMENSTD 422. Feminist Political Theory.
TheorySection 001.Instructor(s): Anne Manuel (amanuel@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Junior standing. (3). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Feminist theory, which attends to the various imbrications of gender and power, has irrevocably altered the practice of political theory. This course will explore feminist contributions to political theory. We will take up questions of gender and state power, citizenship, individual rights, public/ private distinctions, the distribution of public goods, and equity/ equality issues. The majority of reading material will be drawn from recent theoretical writings on gender and politics, though we will begin with select canonical political theory texts. Student progress will be assessed through take-home essays and in-class exams. A component of the student's grade will be based on active engagement in class exercises and debate. Prereq: PS 101, 301 or 302 or intro Women's Studies course.
POLSCI 489. Advanced Topics in Contemporary Political Science.
Section 001 — Southern Politics.Instructor(s): MickeyPrerequisites & Distribution: (3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 9 credits. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course puts the U.S. in comparative perspective. Specifically, we will treat Southern states as a set of enclaves of authoritarian rule that have only recently become 'democracies.' In doing so, we will explore a set of related questions that preoccupy scholars of comparative politics. First, how can authoritarian politics persist within a democratic country? Second, how does the presence of such enclaves shape the country as a whole? Third, how are such enclaves democratized? Fourth, what are the benefits of democratization? In tackling these questions, we will trace how the legacies of the Southern past continue to shape America's policymaking, political institutions, and party competition.
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