Senate Document Number 2602S

Date of Senate Approval 02/14/02

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

APC Document 24:   Political Science: Changes to 363, 365, 387;
Addition of 331, 366, 369, 380, 384 and 389

Effective Date: Fall 2002

A.
Delete: On pg 187, the titles and course descriptions for POLS 363 and 365.

Add: On pg 187, new titles and descriptions for POLS 363 and 365.

363 The Political Economy of Development (3)
Examines the interaction of domestic and international political, economic, and social forces in the evolution of less developed countries. Prerequisite: POLS 281; or permission of instructor. Even years Fall.

365 European Politics (3)
Examines political institutions and processes in selected European countries, and how these forces affect the politics of the European Union. Prerequisite: POLS 281; or permission of instructor. Even years Spring.

Impact: The courses fit within the rotation of political science electives offered by the department and thus require no additional staffing.

Rationale: Changes in 363 and 365 reflect developments in the field and more accurately define the course coverage. Changes in 363 also reflect new trends in the discipline and the interests of department faculty.

B.
Delete: On page 188, the title and course description for POLS 387.

Add: On pg 188, new title and description for POLS 387.

387 International Organizations (3)
Examines the evolving goals and methods and strengths and weaknesses of some of the most influential international organizations. Special emphasis is placed on the United Nations system. Prerequisite: POLS 281; or permission of instructor. Even years fall.

Add: On pg 188, new course, POLS 389

389 International Law (3)
Examines the institutions, processes, and decision rules traditionally used to adjudicate disputes between nations but increasingly applied to conflicts involving individuals. Prerequisite: POLS 281; or permission of instructor. Even years spring.

Impact: The courses fit within the rotation of political science electives offered by the department and thus require no additional staffing.

Rationale: The spin-off of 389 from 387 reflects the wealth of material and inability to adequately cover both topics in one course.

C. Add: On pgs 185, 187, 188, new courses, POLS 331, 366, 369, 380, 384

331 Immigration and Refugee Law and Policy (3)
Examines the demographic, economic, and political forces which shape the response of the United States to a major characteristic of globalization. Emphasis is placed on the legal and public policy issues facing the country. Prerequisite: POLS 220. See department chair.

366 Democracy in Asia (3)
Examines the Western concept of liberal democratic government and the political and cultural challenges of transplanting it to nations such as India, China, Japan and the countries of Southeast Asia. Even years Fall.

369 Government and Politics of Southeast Asia (3)
Examines contemporary political, cultural, and economic developments, processes, and institutions in various Southeast Asian nations including Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. Odd years Fall.

380 Globalization and its Critics (3)
Examines the political, economic, and cultural dimensions of globalization and its historic antecedents. Emphasis is placed on how globalization is experienced and interpreted by non-western cultures, and their responses to globalizations challenges. Even years Spring.

384 Liberal Universalism and its Critics (3)
Liberal universalism is a dominant theme in international relations as evidenced by the global spread of liberal democracy and the advocacy of universal human rights and civil liberties. This course examines the origins and principles of liberal universalism and some of the political, cultural, and economic criticisms it has inspired. Prerequisite: POLS 281. Odd years Spring.

Impact: The courses fit within the rotation of political science electives offered by the department and thus require no additional staffing.

Rationale: The courses reflect new trends in the discipline and the interests of department faculty. The addition of a new faculty member allows the addition of 366, 369, 380 and 384. POLS 331 has been offered as special topics classes.