Department of Political Science
FACULTY
Associate Professors: Peters (chairperson) , Halcrow
Objectives: The Department of Political Science seeks to equip students to understand the fundamental socio-political institutions of society, and their effect on contemporary life ; to participate in and contribute to the political process; to assess the propriety of political issues and government policies; and to recognize and help meet the needs of the international community; all in a manner consistent with biblical Christianity. The Department of Political Science offers 15 units as one of the areas of concentration for social science majors. See p. 77 for information on the social science major.
202 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE (3) The past, present, and future of political science; issues faced by governments. 301 SURVEY OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (3) The organization and function of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the national government; national defense , finance, conservation of resources, business, labor, agriculture, foreign relations, civil rights, and other subjects of national interest. Satisfies the state requirement in institutions in American history. 303 GREAT POLITICAL THINKERS (3) Selective readings in major political thinkers from classical to modern times; analysis of recurring themes including: justice, natural law, human nature, social class, order, consent, community, property, constitutionalism, social change, revolution, and war. Alternate years, offered 1979-80. 305 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT (3) The government systems of England, France, West Germany, and Russia compared to the American system of government. Alternate years, offered 1978-79. 307 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (3) A survey of the national-state system; forces affecting international relations; sources of conflict in world politics, and their solution by power politics and international cooperation. 310 STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRACTICUM (1) The organization and function of student government at the college level; parliamentary procedure, commiteee work, and similarity to state and national legislative government. May be repeated for a maximum of four units. (Limited to Biola Associated Students Council members. Students working for AS for an hourly wage may not enroll .)
320 THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY (3) Historical development of the office of the presidency; formal and informal powers of the president in executive, legislative, judicial, military, diplomatic, and political areas. 400 POLITICAL PARTIES (3) Analysis of the history, philosophy. organization ,and functioning of America' s political parties. 405 PROBLEMS IN AMERICAN DIPLOMACY (3) Growth and development of American foreign relations from the Revolution to the present. Analysis of the conduct of foreign relations, its objectives and limitations. 406 LEGISLATION (3) The mechanical rules, procedures, and customs in the making of laws in American government. Alternate years, offered 1978-79. 407 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION (3) The history, objectives, structure, functions , and politics involved in the United Nations. Alternate years, offered 1978-79. 480 STUDIES IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (2-3) Specialized study in political science in such areas as American government, legislation, state and local government, foreign affairs , international relations , political theory, comparative governments, the American presidency, the citizen and the law, political parties, law and public administration. May be repeated with different section title for a maximum of six units. 490 INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1-3) In-service training and internship experience in various government and non-government agencies and organizations. May be repeated with different section title for a maximum of four units.
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