Student Government Practicum........................................ 1 The organization and function of student government at the university level; parliamentary procedure, committee work and similarity to state and national legislative government. May be repeated for a maximum of four units. (Limited to Biola Associated Students Council and Senate members. Stu- dents working for A.S. for an hourly wage may not enroll.) The American Presidency..................................................... 3 Historical development of the office of the presidency; formal and informal powers of the president in executive, legisla- tive, judicial, military, diplomatic and political areas. Studies in contemporary and historic presidential biography and critical issues. Prerequisite: POSC 225. Political Philosophy - Ancient. ............................................ 3 A study of selected works of ancient and medieval politi- cal philosophy. Emphasis on such writers as Plato, Aristotle, Hebrew Scripture, Early Church Fathers and Augustine. Careful reading in primary sources, class discussion and written inter- pretation. Prerequisites: HIST 107, 207 or POSC 225. Political Philosophy - Modern............................................. 3 A study of selected works of Renaissance and modern political philosophy. Emphasis on such writers as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Nietzsche and others. Careful reading in primary sources, class discussion and written inter- pretation. Prerequisites: HIST 107, 207 or POSC 225. Economic History of the United States............................ 3 Growth and development of the American economy from the Colonial period to contemporary times. Emphasis on such dynamic factors as political, social, legal, technological and international developments affecting changes in agriculture, transportation, communication, commerce, industry and finance. Cross-listed with HIST 360. Political Parties & the Electoral Process........................... 3 Analysis of the history, philosophy, organization and func- tioning of America’s political parties. The mechanics of the electoral process including issue formation and campaign strategy, organization development, redistricting, polling, campaign financing. Problems in American Diplomacy..................................... 3 Growth and development of American foreign relation from the Revolution to the present. Analysis of the conduct of foreign relation, its objectives and limitations. Legislation.................................................................................. 3 The mechanical rules, procedures and customs in the making of laws in American government. Offered alternate years.
International Organizations & Political Economy........ 3 An overview of historical developments and current trends in international cooperation. Emphasis on League of Nations and United Nations history, structure, functions and assess- ment. A survey of current trends in global trade, development, international regulation and dispute resolution, NGO’s and informal networks influencing the global political economy. Offered alternate years. American Constitutional Law.............................................. 3 An examination of the principles of the American consti- tutional system looking primarily at U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the historical development of constitutional law. Attention also given to the judicial branch and its role in American government and politics, particularly its continuing interpretation of the U.S. Constitution as the framework for American democracy. Integration Seminar................................................................ 3 Issues in the contemporary world addressed from an interdis- ciplinary social science and biblical perspective. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Political Science Research &Writing................................. 3 Research and writing for Political Science majors (Political Science or Public Administration emphasis). In-depth research of original sources and/or empirical studies, culminating in the development of a research paper. Special studies in public administration for majors utilizing the techniques of problem- solving, research and effective communication and writing. Prerequisite: Juniors and Seniors. Studies in Political Science................................................ 1-8 Specialized study in political science in such areas as American government, the U.S. Constitution, legislation, state and local government, foreign affairs, international relations, the Arab- Israel conflict, 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 eight units. Public Law.................................................................................. 3 Function of law in protecting the public’s interest in preserv- ing the environment. Environmental laws, administrative action, freedom of information, air and water quality, noise pollution, solid waste, pesticides, land use, zoning, energy and agency decision making. Prerequisite: Business 361. Junior or senior standing. Personnel & Human Resources Management............... 3 Government personnel systems, merit concepts, classification, compensation, training, examinations, organizations, labor re- lations and collective bargaining. Prerequisites: 225, 301, 485.
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POSC 350
POSC 465
POSC 351
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POSC 360
POSC 480
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POSC 405
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