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Politics (POL)
Craig Allin (chair), David Loebsack, Robert Sutherland
Major: A minimum of eight course credits in Politics, including at least four courses at the 300 level and at least two courses in each of the three subfields: (1) Political Thought, (2) International Relations and Comparative Politics, and (3) American Politics. POL 111 may be counted towards the eight required courses. INT 201 (Statistical Methods) may be substituted for one course in International Relations and Comparative Politics or one course in American Politics. The department also encourages majors to participate in a political affairs internship or comparable off-campus program while at Cornell.
Teaching Major : A minimum of eight course credits in Politics, to include POL 111, 262, 222, either 242 or 243, and four course credits selected from POL 325, 348, 361, or 363-368. Teaching majors are also urged to take courses in the related fields of economics, history, psychology, and sociology. In addition to the foregoing requirements, prospective teachers must also apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (preferably at the start of their sophomore year) and complete a second major in Secondary Education described under Education.
Second Teaching Area in American Government : The following program in conjunction with a teaching major in Anthropology (interdisciplinary major), Economics and Business, History, Psychology, or Sociology will enable the student to apply for licensure to teach both the major subject and American Government: POL 262, 364, and two course credits selected from POL 325, 348, 361, 363, 365, 366, 367, or 368.
Note: Majors who intend to pursue graduate study in politics should take INT 201 (Statistical Methods) and a course in Computer Science. Majors who have a special interest in legislative and electoral politics should take POL 262, 325, 363, 364, and 480. Politics courses of particular value to pre-law students include POL 222, 262, 325, 361, 364, 365, and 366. Law schools will accept majors in any academic discipline.
General
111. Politics
Introduction to the three major subfields in the study of politics: political thought, politics among nations, and American politics. (Social Science)
222. Foundations of the First Amendment
Political thought from political practice to political philosophy. Recent U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the freedom of expression, the Constitutional background for the Court's ruling, and the arguments for freedom of expression. Readings include works by J. S. Mill and John Milton. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND
225. Ethics and Public Policy
Contemporary writings of the moral sources and impact of public policy, including James Q. Wilson's The Moral Sense. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND
227. Revolutionary Political Thought
Ancient and modern writings for and against revolution, including Homer's Iliad, Boethius' Consolation, Rousseau's Discourses, Burke's Reflections, and Marx' Manifesto. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND
315-319. Seminar in Political Thought
Examination of a particular topic or issue in political thought. Content varies from year to year. Prerequisite: either POL 222, 225, or 227. Not offered every year. (Social Science)
323. Classical Political Thought
Aristotle's Ethics, Politics, and Rhetoric considered as a culmination of Greek political philosophy. Prerequisite: either POL 222, 225, or 227. Alternate years. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND
324. Christian Political Thought
Glenn Tinder's The Political Meaning of Christianity considered as an updated restatement of the contribution to political thought by Augustine and Reinhold Niebuhr. Prerequisite: either POL 222, 225, or 227. Alternate years. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND
325. Anglo-American Constitutional Thought
Richard Hooker, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Benjamin Franklin, and other Americans considered as guides to the much admired and imitated American experiment in writing a constitution. Prerequisite: either POL 222, 225, or 227. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND
328. Modern Political Thought
Smith's Theory of Moral Sentiments considered as a culmination of the Scottish Enlightenment and a foundation for modern liberal thought. Prerequisite: either POL 222, 225, or 227. (Social Science) SUTHERLAND
International Relations and Comparative Politics
242. International Politics
Post-World War II international political system. Discussion of changes in the international power structure with emphasis upon the increasing importance of non-Western nation-states and non-nation-state actors. (Social Science) LOEBSACK
243. Comparative Politics
Various types of political systems, including liberal democracies, current and former communist systems, and mixed systems of the developing world. (Social Science) LOEBSACK
335-339. Seminar in International Relations and Comparative Government
Examination of a particular topic or issue in international relations or in comparative government. Content varies from year to year. Prerequisite: either POL 242 or 243. Not offered every year. (Social Science)
345. Political Economy of Brazil
In-country study of Brazil, a newly industrializing country that is attempting to make the transition from authoritarian military rule to constitutional democracy. Registration entails additional costs when the course is taught in Brazil. Prerequisite: POL 243. Alternate years. (Social Science) LOEBSACK
346. Political Economy of Developing Countries
Political-economic systems of selected developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Normally the course will focus on Latin America. Discussions of independence movements, post-independence experiences of civilian rule, civil-military relations, and the evolving relationships between politics and economics in these countries. Prerequisite: POL 243. Alternate years. (Social Science) LOEBSACK
348. U.S. Foreign Policy
Process by which U.S. foreign policy is made and implemented, focusing on contemporary cases. Emphasis on how the political process and distribution of authority affect policy. Prerequisite: POL 242. (Social Science) LOEBSACK
349. International Political Economy
Analysis of the interrelationships between the international political and economic systems since 1945. Emphasis upon U.S.-Western Europe-Japanese and Western industrialized-Third World political-economic relations. Prerequisites: POL 242, ECB 101, and junior standing. (Social Science) LOEBSACK
American Politics
262. American Politics
Survey of the theory and practice of constitutional government in the United States. (Social Science) ALLIN
355-359. Seminar in American Politics
Examination of a particular topic or issue in American politics. Content varies from year to year. Prerequisite: POL 262. Not offered every year. (Social Science)
361. Race, Sex, and the Constitution: Public Law in the Age of Multiculturalism
Exploration of Constitutional principles including equal protection of the laws, privacy, and freedom of speech as they apply to issues of race, gender, and ethnicity [racial discrimination, sex discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, abortion, pornography, privacy rights, hate speech, political correctness, etc.] Prerequisite: POL 262. (Social Science) ALLIN
363. Campaigns and Elections
Electoral process in the U.S., including discussion of the numerous factors which contribute to or diminish the probability of electoral success. Prerequisite: POL 262. Alternate years. (Social Science) ALLIN
364. Congress and the Presidency
In-depth study of the central institutions of the American political system and the evolving relationship between them. Prerequisite: POL 262. Alternate years. (Social Science) ALLIN
365. Constitutional Law: The American System
Structure and function of the American judicial system and its role in constitutional interpretation. The court's role in three great conflicts that have shaped the American experience: (1) nation vs. states--the struggle for sovereignty, (2) Congress vs. President--the struggle for supremacy over national policy, and (3) government vs. business--the struggle over government regulation of the economy. Prerequisites: POL 262 and junior standing. Alternate years. (Social Science) ALLIN
366. Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties
Rights of individuals in America. The court's role in three broad areas of civil liberties: (1) criminal prosecution, (2) free expression, and (3) racial and sexual discrimination. Prerequisites: POL 262 and junior standing. Alternate years. (Social Science) ALLIN
367. Urban Politics
Selected problems of urban America, their consequences for city dwellers and the nation. Feasibility and desirability of various policy solutions. Prerequisite: POL 262. Alternate years. (Social Science) ALLIN
368. Environmental Politics
Analysis of the policy process concerning energy and environmental issues, emphasizing the interrelated roles of Congress, federal and state agencies, the President, interest groups, etc., and including an evaluation of alternative policies. Prerequisite: POL 262. (Social Science) ALLIN
390. Individual Project: see Courses 390.
480. Political Affairs Internship
Field experience in applied politics. Prerequisites: acceptance by a sponsoring agency or individual and approval of a formal prospectus by the faculty sponsor. No more than four terms of POL 480 and/or 490 may be counted toward the minimum 32 course credits required for graduation; no more than two terms toward a Politics major. (CR)
490. Summer Internship in Political Science
Field experience in applied politics. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, acceptance by a sponsoring agency or individual, and approval of a formal prospectus by the faculty sponsor. May be repeated once for credit. No more than four terms of POL 480 and/or 490 may be counted toward the minimum 32 course credits required for graduation; no more than two terms toward a Politics major. (See Courses 490.) (CR)
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