Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
POSC 301 - Fundamentals of Public Administration Fundamentals of public administration; overview of the concepts, nature and scope of the field. Role of government in modern society and the nature of public business. Credit(s): 3. POSC 304 - Organizational Theory and Behavior Key concepts central to organizing and changing public agencies to meet public social needs. Review of theories, managerial approaches and methodologies in public administrators. Credit(s): 3. POSC 305 - Comparative Government The elements and theories of states, citizenship, political parties and representation as illustrated in various political systems. Special emphasis on current elections, political movements and challenges to the political order. When Offered: Alternate years. Credit(s): 3. POSC 306 - Public Policy An analysis of public policy process and the political context of its formation. Systematic review of the diverse financial systems in making and implementing public policy. Credit(s): 3. POSC 307 - International Relations A survey of national-state system; forces affecting international relations; sources of conflict in world politics, and their solution by power politics and international cooperation. An historical view of theoretical frameworks and diplomatic history along with a survey of contemporary topics including: globalization, state-building, public diplomacy and engagement in issues of religious and political freedom and human rights. Credit(s): 3. POSC 310 - Student Government Practicum The organization and function of student government at the university level; parliamentary procedure, committee work and similarity to state and national legislative government. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 4 credits. (Limited to Biola Associated Students Council and Senate members. Students working for A.S. for an hourly wage may not enroll). Credit(s): 1. POSC 320 - The American Presidency Historical development of the office of the presidency; formal and informal powers of the president in executive, legislative, judicial, military, diplomatic and political areas. Studies in contemporary and historic presidential biography and critical issues. Cross-listed: HIST 320. Prerequisite(s): POSC 225. Credit(s): 3. POSC 350 - Political Philosophy – Ancient A study of selected works of ancient and medieval political philosophy. Emphasis on such writers as Plato, Aristotle, Hebrew Scripture, Early Church Fathers and Augustine. Careful reading in primary sources, class discussion and written interpretation. Cross-listed: HIST 350. Prerequisite(s): HIST 107, 207 or POSC 225. Credit(s): 3. POSC 351 - Political Philosophy – Modern 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 interpretation. Cross-listed: HIST 351. Prerequisite(s): HIST 107, 207 or POSC 225. Credit(s): 3.
POSC 360 - Economic History of the United States 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: HIST 360. Credit(s): 3. POSC 400 - Political Parties and the Electoral Process Analysis of the history, philosophy, organization and functioning of America’s political parties. The mechanics of the electoral process including issue formation and campaign strategy, organization development, redistricting, polling, campaign financing. Credit(s): 3. POSC 405 - Problems in American Diplomacy Growth and development of American foreign relation from the Revolution to the present. Analysis of the conduct of foreign relations, its objectives and limitations. Cross-listed: HIST 405. Credit(s): 3. POSC 406 - Legislation The mechanical rules, procedures and customs in the making of laws in American government. Credit(s): 3. POSC 407 - International Organizations and Political Economy An overview of historical developments and current trends in international cooperation. Emphasis on League of Nations and United Nations history, structure, functions and assessment. A survey of current trends in global trade, development, international regulation and dispute resolution, NGO’s and informal networks influencing the global political economy. Credit(s): 3. POSC 410 - American Constitutional Law An examination of the principles of the American Constitutional 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. Cross- listed: HIST 410. Credit(s): 3. POSC 420 - Courts and Public Policy Examination of the formation of the judiciary in the U.S. and nature of judicial power. Key Supreme Court decisions. Interpreting the Constitution. Separation of powers. Courts as shapers of public policy. Credit(s): 3. POSC 430 - Church and State Relations An examination of the historic and current understanding of the relationship between religious beliefs and practices and civil government and law in the United States. Topics could include the First Amendment, Supreme Court rulings, the relevance of the country’s founders, prayer in school, and displaying the Ten Commandments in public places. When Offered: Fall. Credit(s): 3. POSC 453 - The Islamic City History of urbanization in the Islamic world. Uniqueness of Islamic cities in world history. Multidisciplinary approach to urban history and urban studies. Cross-listed: HIST 453. Credit(s): 3.
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