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NOTE: The categories to which each course belongs is indicated in parentheses after the course description. The areas are: Political Cultures (PC), American Politics (AP), Political Thought (PT), International Relations (IR), Comparative Politics (CP), Methodology (M), Public Law (PL), Experiential Learning (EL), and Advanced Study (AS).

120: The American Political System. A survey of the national political system, including discussions of the political beliefs and behavior of citizens, the constitutional structure, and national political processes. (AP)

140: Conflict and Cooperation Among Nations. Three main themes are dealt with: the nature of power in the international political system, conflict and conflict resolution in the system, and the basis of national foreign policy decisions. Issues of current importance such as the likelihood of global war, conflict between rich and poor nations, and East-West relations provide the substantive material to illuminate these main themes. (IR)

150: Political Systems of the World. This course focuses on the way in which political systems other than the American operate. The common features of governments are identified and examined with special attention to such topics as political elites, political institutions, mass political behavior, political change and revolution. Examples are drawn from Western Europe, Marxist political systems, and developing nations. (CP)

200-level | 300-level