Course Listing
POLS-Y 103 Introduction to American Politics (3 cr)
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.
POLS-Y 105 Introduction to Political Theory (3 cr)
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 Summer and Fall semesters.
POLS-Y 107 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 cr)
Study of foreign political systems of countries. Similarities and differences among types of political systems; stability and change in politics. Offered spring semesters.
POLS-Y 200 Contemporary Political Topics (3 cr)
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.
POLS-Y 212 Making Democracy Work (3 cr)
This course discusses analytical and theoretical aspects of "Democracy” especially in United States. Students will look at the Amendments to the United States Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation, comparing these images of democracy to those views of democracy outside the United States. Offered spring semesters.
POLS-Y 304 American Constitutional Law I (3 cr)
Nature and function of law and judicial process; selected Supreme Court decisions interpreting American constitutional system. Y304 Offered fall semesters; Y305 Offered spring semesters.
- Suggested requisite: Y304 before Y305
POLS-Y 305 American Constitutional Law II (3 cr)
Nature and function of law and judicial process; selected Supreme Court decisions interpreting American constitutional system. Y304 Offered fall semesters; Y305 Offered spring semesters.
- Suggested requisite: Y304 before Y305
POLS-Y 307 Indiana State Government and Politics (3 cr)
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 as needed.
POLS-Y 308 Urban Politics (3 cr)
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 as needed.
POLS-Y 324 Women and Politics (3 cr)
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.
POLS-Y 325 Black Politics (3 cr)
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.
POLS-Y 338 African Politics (3 cr)
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.
POLS-Y 340 East European Politics (3 cr)
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.
POLS-Y 345 Contemporary Revolutions (3 cr)
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.
POLS-Y 346 Comparative Politics in Developing Countries (3 cr)
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 as needed.
POLS-Y 480 Undergraduate Readings in Political Science (1-6 cr)
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.
