Course Schedule
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Y101 Principles of Political Science
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Provides an overview of the sub-areas of political science: comparative systems, theories, international relations, and institutions. Recommended for the major (or potential major). For other students, it should provide provocative ideas for understanding the political nature of their world. The course is exploratory in nature, seeking to raise questions, not necessarily to answer them. Offered as needed.
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Y103 Introduction to American Politics
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Introduction to the nature of government and the dynamics of American politics. Origin and nature of the American federal and state systems and their political party base. Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters.
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Y105 Introduction to Political Theory
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
History of political philosophy, including relationships between rules and ruled, nature of authority, social conflict, character of political knowledge, and objectives of political action. Offered fall semesters.
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Y107 Introduction to Comparative Politics
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Study of foreign political systems of countries. Similarities and differences among types of political systems; stability and change in politics. Offered spring semesters.
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Y200 Contemporary Political Topics
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Extensive analysis of selected contemporary political problems. Topics vary from semester to semester and are listed in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated once for credit. Offered as needed.
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Y206 Politics of American Ethnic Minorities
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Introduction to the politics of multicultural diversity in the United States. This course provides you with an understanding of the inter-relationship of the politics of race, social class, ethnicity, and pluralism in American society, and how these cultural norms help to shape and mold our political and cultural structures and political realities. Offered spring semesters.
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Y304 American Constitutional Law I
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Nature and function of law and judicial process; selected Supreme Court decisions interpreting American constitutional system. Offered fall semesters.
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Y305 American Constitutional Law II
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Prerequisites: Y304
Credits: 3
Continuation of Y304. Nature and function of law and judicial process; selected Supreme Court decisions interpreting American constitutional system. Offered spring semesters.
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Y307 Indiana State Government and Politics
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Constitutional foundations, political development, organizational and functional process and growth, and current problems of Indiana government as the focal point for understanding the role of states as instruments of social policy. Readings, case studies, and problems. Offered spring semesters.
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Y308 Urban Politics
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Political behavior in modern American communities; emphasizing the impact of municipal organization, city officials and bureaucracies, social and economic notables, political parties, interest groups, the general public, and protest organizations on urban policy outcomes. Offered fall semesters.
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Y324 Women and Politics
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Analysis of women in contemporary political systems, domestic or foreign, with emphasis on political roles, participation, and public policy. Normative or empirical examination of how political systems affect women and the impact women have on the system(s). Topics vary semester to semester. May be repeated once for credit with a different topic. Offered alternate years.
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Y325 Black Politics
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Examines the black political condition, with special emphasis on political thought and behavior. The course analyzes not only how the political system affects blacks, but also the impact blacks have on it. Themes for this course may vary. Offered alternate years.
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Y338 African Politics
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Politics in contemporary Africa. Topics include processes of national building, dependency, and underdevelopment; role of political parties, leadership, ideology, and military rule; continuing relevance of colonial heritage and traditional culture; and network of international relations. Offered as needed.
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Y340 East European Politics
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
The study of the evolution of the governmental and political processes in the states of Eastern Europe. Traditional, ideological, and political aspects of the individual communist societies will be discussed, with special emphasis on ideological differentiation and nationalism. Offered as needed.
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Y346 Contemporary Revolutions
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Analysis of major modern revolutions. Focus on the social, economic, and political causes of revolutions; the rise of revolutionary movements; and the strategies for gaining and consolidating power. Offered alternate years.
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Y346 Comparative Politics in Developing Countries
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 3
Analyses of political actors and political processes in developing countries. Ethnic, regional, religious, class conflict in the process of political change; the role of political parties, peasantry, organized labor, business elites, the military, coalitions, ideologies, and political leadership; socioeconomic issues and public policy formation. Offered alternate years.
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Y480 Undergraduate Readings in Political Science
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No Prerequisites
Credits: 1-6
Individual readings and research. No more than six credit hours total may be taken. May be taken only with consent of instructor and director of undergraduate studies. Offered as needed.
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