The workings of the American judicial system within context of the larger political system. How demands are processed by trial and appellate courts; who uses courts and why; who judges are and how they get their jobs; why judges decide cases the way they do; the impact of court decisions.

This course explores both the historical and contemporary role(s) of race, ethnicity, and immigration in the construction and operation of American political life, and asks if DuBois' "color line" remains a pressing problem in the twenty-first century.

This course explores both the historical and contemporary role(s) of race, ethnicity, and immigration in the construction and operation of American political life, and asks if DuBois' "color line" remains a pressing problem in the twenty-first century.

This course explores both the historical and contemporary role(s) of race, ethnicity, and immigration in the construction and operation of American political life, and asks if DuBois' "color line" remains a pressing problem in the twenty-first century.

This course explores both the historical and contemporary role(s) of race, ethnicity, and immigration in the construction and operation of American political life, and asks if DuBois' "color line" remains a pressing problem in the twenty-first century.

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Satisfies Junior Year Writing requirements for POLISCI majors, through assignments practicing the types of writing used by citizens, policy advisers, and politicians in public debates about contemporary issues.

An introductory exploration of political systems in several nation states in various parts of the world. Coverage differs depending on the specialties and interests of instructor. Students learn about generalized comparative approaches and political development, political processes and political institutions in each state covered. (Gen.Ed. SB, G)

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Introduction to the Western tradition of political theory; focus on particular problems and issues through a reading of classical and non-traditional texts. Topics include political obligation, justice, feminism, individuality, friendship, community, civil disobedience, power, others. (GenEd. SB)