2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Politics

  
  • POLI 321 - State and Society in Modern Latin America (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) A survey of social, economic, political, and cultural development in Latin America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
  
  • POLI 326 - Politics and Government of Contemporary Cuba (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101 ) (Coreq: Travel/study in Cuba) A writing/research seminar in which students write on a selected topic in contemporary Cuban politics. Travel to Cuba is required. A non-refundable deposit and instructor’s permission are required upon registration.
  
  • POLI 327 - Women in the Middle East (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course examines women and gender relations in early Islam and the post-colonial era focusing on recent developments of the status of women in the Middle East. Based on the analysis of theories of patriarchy, socialization, Feminism/Islamic Feminism and of “Orientalism,” the course aims to explore the contemporary struggle of women in the Middle East for economic, political, and civic equality.
  
  • POLI 328 - Political Islam (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course will offer students an opportunity to analyze and discuss some of the most significant issues of political Islam in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will analyze the emergence of Islam as a political force and explore how Islam has been used as a tool to both legitimatize governmental power and challenge the legitimacy of existing systems.
  
  • POLI 329 - Comparative Politics of the Middle East (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course examines the domestic politics of various Middle Eastern countries. It focuses on issues of citizenship, the process of democratization, social and political movements, role of opposition; and the impact of Western ideologies, militarism, conflict and foreign policy.
  
  • POLI 330 - Introduction to the Middle East (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) An introductory survey of the Middle East including a study of the Islamic religion, the historical and geographical background of the region, the problems of Arab North Africa, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the petroleum issue, instability in the Persian Gulf, and the problem of violent religious extremism.
  
  • POLI 331 - The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) A consideration of the historical background and contemporary status of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, covering the geographic, cultural, religious, economic, and political aspect of the crisis.
  
  • POLI 332 - Conflict in the Persian Gulf (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course examines the political, cultural, economic and military aspects of the Persian Gulf Region with particular attention to problems in Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. The region’s status as a major source of crude oil will also be examined.
  
  • POLI 333 - Islam and World Politics (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) An examination of the Islamic religion as it relates to Middle Eastern and world politics. Topics include the Sunni-Shi’ite divide, traditionalist or fundamentalist variants of Islam, political movements challenging regional governments, and violent groups like al-Qaeda, Iraqi insurgent groups, and the Taliban.
  
  • POLI 334 - East Asian Politics (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101 ) An introduction to how changes in the post-WWII international political system have influenced the strategic, political, and economic situations in East Asia.
  
  • POLI 335 - Chinese Politics (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) A study of the politics of mainland China with an emphasis on the politics of the post-Mao era (after 1978).
  
  • POLI 336 - Chinese Foreign Policy and US-Chinese Relations (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course consists of two major parts. The first part focuses on the development of the U.S.-Chinese relations in the past century. The second part surveys major topics on China’s foreign policy. We also discuss basic theories and methods of foreign policy analysis. Finally students may use the knowledge to conduct independent research on a topic on Chinese foreign policy or U.S.-Chinese relations. F, odd years.
  
  • POLI 337 - Introduction to Islamist Extremism (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or RELG 322 ) Through careful readings of the works of some of the most prominent Islamist thinkers of the 20th century and today, this course will examine the conditions that give rise to Islamism, Jihadi violence, and terrorism. The course will additionally discuss the circumstances behind the rise of the largest Jihadi groups, namely ISIS, and these groups’ influences on global politics. F, S, Su.
  
  • POLI 338 - Introduction to Political Linguistics (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) An introductory survey of the role played in contemporary world politics by the multi-lingual character of individual countries and the global community, with special focus on the connection between languages and conflict.
  
  • POLI 339 - Diplomacy (3 credits)


    An examination of the role of diplomacy in advancing national interest, with a particular emphasis on the role of the diplomat.
  
  • POLI 340 - International Negotiations (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) A study of the theory and practice of international negotiation. Special emphasis will be paid to the various styles of decision making and negotiation associated with different cultures and countries. In addition, the various stages of the negotiation process will be analyzed.
  
  • POLI 341 - Contemporary American Foreign Policy (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) A historical and political analysis of twentieth century American foreign policy.
  
  • POLI 342 - European Union Institutions and Policymaking (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101 ) Surveys the origins, institutional development and functioning of the European Union (EU) - a key player in global coordination and governance in the areas of security, economics, development, environment, and human rights. Special emphasis is placed on governance and policy making in the European Union, its role in the international arena and challenges facing the EU in the 21st century. F, S.
  
  • POLI 344 - Politics and Society in the United Kingdom (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) A consideration of political and social structures in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland (Ulster).
  
  • POLI 345 - Politics and Governments of the Middle East (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) Politics, religion, and conflict in the contemporary Middle East, with emphasis upon the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Persian Gulf situation.
  
  • POLI 346 - Contemporary African Politics (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course introduces students to the contemporary political issues of the African continent. It provides understanding(s) of pre-colonial and contemporary governance structures, effects of colonialism, the post-colonial state - the military in politics, “democratization” and Africa in the global economy. Emphasis is also placed on several key issues and analytical approaches to the study of Africa e.g. feminist, environmentalism and modernization theories of conflict and change.
  
  • POLI 347 - Africa in a Global Economy (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course explores Africa’s position and role within the global political-economy. Also, it looks at how sub-Saharan African countries have fared within the global economic system of exchange, and the impact that international policies have had in structuring state economic options and decisions. The course will also examine the relationship(s) between domestic African economies and the global economy as related to inequality and political conflict. F, S.
  
  • POLI 348 - Introduction to Africa (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This is a course designed to introduce students to the continent of Africa. It focuses on African geography and environment, political and economic histories, and its rich and varied cultures. The course approaches the study of the continent from a historical, interdisciplinary and comparative perspective. F, S.
  
  • POLI 349 - Comparative African Politics (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course explores the development of various political systems in Africa. It attempts to compare and draw from critical case studies from different regions/countries on the African continent. F, S.
  
  • POLI 353 - Comparative Security Issues (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course will engage students in the comparative analysis of security issues confronting both developing and developed states in the international community. It explores core questions about security in the contemporary international system, and also, the relationship among national, international and human security. F, S.
  
  • POLI 355 - Foreign Policy Analysis (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) An introduction to basic theories, models and typical cases of foreign policy decision making.
  
  • POLI 360 - American Political Parties (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A survey of the role of political parties in the American political system. Following an examination of the historical evolution of party systems in the United States, primary attention is given to three aspects of contemporary political parties: the parties as an organization, the party as an electorate, and the party as a governing elite.
  
  • POLI 361 - American Politics: Interest Groups (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) An examination of the role of interest groups in the operation of the American political system, with a particular emphasis on pluralist and elitist theories of democracy.
  
  • POLI 362 - Mass Media and American Politics (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) The development and nature of the mass media; the influence of the media on American culture, politics, and government.
  
  • POLI 363 - Southern Politics (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) Selected political patterns and trends in the eleven states of the American South, focusing on the post-1950 period.
  
  • POLI 365 - State Government (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of state-federal relations, relations among states, state constitutions, and the structure and functions of the three branches of government. Emphasis is given to South Carolina.
  
  • POLI 366 - Public Opinion (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) This course will survey important topics in American public opinion. Topics covered will include the formation of opinions, political socialization, how to read and interpret political polls, and how public opinion influences the course of politics in this country.
  
  • POLI 367 Q* - Political Communication (3 credits)


    (=COMM 367 ) (Prereq: POLI 201  or COMM 140 ) Political communication is an exchange of information between citizens and their governments. This course will provide students the knowledge to understand political communication in the scholarly community and apply their skills in the creation of political communication in the public sphere. This course can serve both the student who wants to go into politics and the student who wants to understand more about public opinion, the history of political communication, and how it is used in U.S. politics. This course is cross-listed with COMM 367. F, S, M, Su.
  
  • POLI 368 Q* - Campaigns and Elections (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) This course provides an overview of the electoral process in America. We approach this topic by examining the behavior and actions of candidates and their campaign apparatus, the administration of elections by public officials, voting behavior and participation by citizens, and current trends in academic research. F, S, Su.
  
  • POLI 369 - Political Psychology (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) This course covers selected topics in political psychology. It introduces basic concepts related to the study of psychology before turning to an examination of competing theories within the field of political psychology. Topics of study include psychobiography, personality, cognition, affect, and neuropolitics. We end the semester by applying these approaches to the study of political behavior – specifically participation, voting, and communication. F, S, Su.
  
  • POLI 370 - Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of the basic principles and theory of administrative structure, responsibility, and control in relation to governmental management.
  
  • POLI 371 - Public Policy (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) This course is an introduction to the nature of public policy in the U.S. Topics include theories and models of policy making, policy formation and implementation by political institutions, and the formation of the policy agenda. A significant focus is placed on the content and design of policy in selected areas, including health, education, welfare, criminal justice, and environmental policy.
  
  • POLI 372 Q* - Women and Public Policy (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) This course examines the expanding role of women in political life. Students will study women as emerging political players in society, with a particular focus on strategies for gaining political power, the evolution of public policies that affect the lives and opportunities of women, and the present political status of women in the U.S. Some sections of this class will be offered as experiential learning. F, S, Su.
  
  • POLI 375 - Citizenship, Government, and the Economy (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of the most influential theories of citizenship and political economy. Students will study theories of citizenship, theories of rights and liberties, and the competing conceptions of the proper relationship between government and the economy. F, S, M, Su.
  
  • POLI 376 - The Bureaucracy (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of how the branches of government function (political control, the political-bureaucratic adaptation, bureaucratic accountability, reasoning, their clients, networks) and what government agencies do and why they do it. Interrelationships among the various entities in government will be explored through case studies.
  
  • POLI 396 - Explorations in Political Science (1 to 4 credits)


    An in-depth exploration of topics in political science, including topics in American politics, international relations, comparative politics, public policy and administration, and political theory. This course may be repeated for up to nine credit hours under different topics. F, S.
  
  • POLI 397 Q - Dyer Institute Fellowship (0-3 credits)


    (Prereq: permission of the instructor) The Edgar Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy’s mission is to engage students in active learning opportunities where they may gain knowledge in various areas of policy research. The institute wishes to bring together a group of Coastal Carolina University students from all colleges and varying degree fields to participate in the Policy Fellowship Program. The goal of the program is to provide students with experience that will connect academic theory to practice, as well as foster the importance of civic-minded citizens. Over the course of the semester, Dyer Fellows enrolled in POLI 397Q will develop a fully formed research paper on a public policy topic of their interest. Additionally, students will receive specific training on how to craft supplemental resources, including a policy brief, survey tool and a press release. Acceptance into the Dyer Fellows Program is a requirement for admission into this course. F, S.
  
  • POLI 399 Q* - Independent Study (1 to 6 credits)


    (Prereq: Written contract between the student and the instructor, approved by the associate dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts) This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
  
  • POLI 401 - Classical Political Philosophy (3 credits)


    A study of classical political philosophy. Students will read texts from ancient Greece and Rome, with an emphasis on understanding the universality of political questions.
  
  • POLI 402 - Medieval Political Philosophy (3 credits)


    A study of political thinkers from the medieval period. Texts will be drawn from the medieval Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions.
  
  • POLI 403 - History of Political Thought III (3 credits)


    A study of the history of political thought from Hobbes through Rousseau.
  
  • POLI 404 - Contemporary Issues in Political Theory (3 credits)


    A study of the most influential political thinkers of the 19th-20th centuries. Students will learn about the competing ideologies and “-isms” of the past two centuries, as well as contemporary philosophical challenges to modern political society. F, S, M, Su.
  
  • POLI 406 - American Political Thought (3 credits)


    An analysis of the foundation and development of American politics from the early colonial period through current political debates. Emphasis will be placed on American theories of rights, liberties, citizenship, and constitutionalism. F, even years.
  
  • POLI 407 - Reflections on Power (3 credits)


    A study of the political philosophies of traditionally underrepresented groups in the Western canon. Students will study various texts from African-American political thought, Far Eastern and Near Eastern political theory, feminist political thought, and gender theory. F, S, M, Su.
  
  • POLI 408 - Utopian Political Thought (3 credits)


    A study of the utopias and dystopias outlined by political thinkers throughout the ages. Students will study fictional societies ranging from Plato’s Republic to contemporary dystopian fiction. This course will examine the tension between theories of progress and theories of individual rights. F, S, M, Su.
  
  • POLI 410 Q - International Organizations (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course surveys the international organizations that are key players in global coordination and conflict in the areas of security, economics, development, human rights, and the environment. It includes an examination of intergovernmental organizations, such as the United Nations and the European Union, as well as nongovernmental organizations. This course is also a prerequisite for participation in the Model United Nations.
  
  • POLI 411 - Empirical Analysis of International Politics (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 205 , POLI 311 , or POLI 315 ; or permission of the instructor) This course provides an overview of the primary empirical and analytical approaches in the study of international politics. Students will learn how to apply simple analytic and empirical tools (including spatial models, the median voter theorem, win sets, expected utility theory, noncooperative game theory, and statistical models) to some significant problems in the current world (including international wars, foreign policy analysis, terrorism, military intervention, foreign aid, international trade, and international organizations). F, S, May, Su.
  
  • POLI 420 - Global Environmental Politics (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) A comparative study of environmental politics and policy in industrialized countries (with special attention to the U.S.) and developing countries.
  
  • POLI 421 Q - Sustainable Development (3 credits)


    (=UNIV 421 ) This class examines important questions surrounding the term “sustainable development” and its history through an analysis of the political economy, institutions, and cultural/social impacts of living in a sustainable manner and/or living unsustainably. F, S.
  
  • POLI 422 - Energy Policy (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course introduces students to global energy challenges in the context of shifting agendas, focusing on energy security, development, and sustainability. The course discusses the existing spectrum of institutional arrangements that aim to govern global energy and evaluates various energy policies in regional and global contexts. F, S, Su.
  
  • POLI 425 - The Arabic Language, Media and Politics in the Middle East (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) Understanding basic terms in the Arabic Language is a key to understanding politics, media, culture and Islam in the Middle East. In this course students will gain the basic tools to enable them to understand current political discourse through main sources of Arabic media, gain basic elements and terms of modern Arabic language, and facilitate their studies of the Middle East.
  
  • POLI 426 - The Middle East Through Film (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101 ) Through a series of films, students will be exposed to a unique approach to understanding some of the Middle East’s most complex issues and become more familiar with the main actors, places and events of this region. The course will focus on the major current questions of Middle East politics including Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Oil and Wahhabism, the Iranian Revolution, the Arab Spring, refugees, terrorism and the rise of al-Qaida and the Islamic State. F, S.
  
  • POLI 430 Q - Model European Union (1 credit)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) A brief survey of the history, institutional structure, policies, procedures and functioning of the European Union (EU) - a key player in global governance. The course is designed to prepare students for competitive participation in the annual Model European Union conference. The Model European Union gives students an opportunity to hone their skills at negotiation, public speaking, critical thinking, expository writing, team-building, leadership, and problem-solving. The course is offered during spring semester. This course may be repeated up to three times for credit. F, S.
  
  • POLI 431 Q - The Model United Nations (1 credit)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) A brief study of the history, mission, policies, and procedures of the United Nations designed to prepare students for competitive participation in the annual Southern Regional Model United Nations conference in Atlanta. This course may be repeated up to eight times for credit. It may be counted up to three credits for political science major or minor requirements. F.
  
  • POLI 432 - Great Decisions in U.S. Foreign Policy (1 credit)


    (Prereq: permission of the instructor) This course is centered on the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions program, where students participate in hosting the program as part of a community and academic outreach initiative of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts each Spring. The course also includes follow-on discussion groups on-line related to the current event topics selected by the Foreign Policy Association each year. The course may be repeated up to three times for credit. S.
  
  • POLI 435 - Globalization (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course will survey the various theories and issues surrounding the process of Globalization and anti-Globalization within the study of International Relations. It will draw on historical, economical, financial, cultural, and political issues-areas of Globalization in a multitude of regions.
  
  • POLI 438 - International Human Rights (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) Development of the promotion and protection of international human rights and fundamental freedoms.
  
  • POLI 439 - International Law (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) The origin, development and principles of the international law of peace and the enforcement of these principles. The law of war and pacific settlement disputes.
  
  • POLI 440 Q - South Carolina State Legislative Process (1 credit)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) An introduction to the practice of state legislative procedures. Students are required to participate in the South Carolina Student Legislature activity. This course may be repeated up to eight times for credit. It may be counted up to three credits for political science major or minor requirements. F, S.
  
  • POLI 441 - Legal Reasoning (1 credit)


    A laboratory course on test taking techniques and strategies for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Pass/Fail grading only. F, S.
  
  • POLI 444 Q - Moot Court (1 credit)


    (Prereq: permission of the instructor) This course is an experiential approach to understanding the appellate court process. Students develop their understanding of the judicial process and learn about important legal principles by forming two-person teams and developing and arguing a fictional appellate case. Students are required to argue their cases at invitational and regional elimination tournaments sponsored by the American Collegiate Moot Court Association. F.
  
  • POLI 447 Q - Trial Advocacy (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) The focus of this course is the art and science of trial advocacy and litigation, with concentration on basic evidence and trial procedure. This course will prepare the student for practice litigation with an emphasis on the art of trying a case from inception to conclusion. This course will also include mock trial practice.
  
  • POLI 448 Q - Mock Trial (1 credit)


    Mock Trial is an activity in which students learn the principles of trial advocacy and then apply those principles as they try a fictitious case. Mock trial gives undergraduate students an opportunity to learn firsthand about the work or trial attorneys, understand the judicial system, develop critical thinking, increase self-confidence, and develop the ability to work well with others. This course may be repeated up to eight times for credit. It may be counted up to three credits for political science major or minor requirements. F, S.
  
  • POLI 449 - Constitutional Law I (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of the Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the institutional powers, constraints, and interactions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government. Selected covered topics include the constitutional powers of Congress, the President, and the Supreme Court; federalism; the Commerce Clause; and substantive due process. F, S.
  
  • POLI 450 - Constitutional Law II (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of the Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the boundaries of the civil rights and liberties protected by the Constitution. Selected covered topics include the liberties enumerated in the first Ten Amendments of the Constitution, and the civil rights of citizens protected in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments of the Constitution. F, S.
  
  • POLI 451 - The Supreme Court (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of the role of the Supreme Court in American politics. Covered topics include the historical development as an institution, the selection and nomination process of Supreme Court justices, the nature of the Supreme Court decision-making, the relationship between the Supreme Court and the other branches, and other relevant topics.
  
  • POLI 452 - The Judicial Process (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of the growth of law, the law-making function of the courts, the structure and organization of federal and state courts, the procedures involved in civil and criminal cases, and the problems and proposals for reform in the administration of justice.
  
  • POLI 453 - Regulatory Policies (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) An examination, primarily by the case method, of the law of public offices, the types of powers exercised by administrative authorities, the scope and limits of such powers, including relevant aspects of procedural process of law, and remedies against administrative action.
  
  • POLI 455 - American Jurisprudence (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) (Prereq: sophomore standing or permission of the instructor) An examination of the approaches and controversies concerning legal interpretation and legal reasoning in the American political order. A major focus of the course is constitutional interpretation. Readings will be drawn principally from the writings of major figures in American jurisprudence.
  
  • POLI 456 - Administrative Law (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of the public law dealing with the structure, authority, policies, and procedures of administrative and regulatory agencies. Covered topics include agency rulemaking, agency adjudication, investigation and enforcement, political control of agencies, judicial review of agency decisions, governmental liability, and rights of public employees. S.
  
  • POLI 457 - Environmental Law (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of the public law, regulations, and court decisions governing environmental policy in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on the important governmental and private actors involved in the policy making process. Covered topics include air and water regulation, toxic substances, the regulation of energy production, and the regulation of public lands. F, S.
  
  • POLI 459 - Social Policy (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) This course is an examination of the theory and practice of social policy, with a primary focus on U.S. policy. Topics include theories and models of social policy formation and implementation by political institutions and the impact of policies on individuals and groups in society. A significant focus is placed on the content and design of policy in selected areas, including income security, education, health, and family. S.
  
  • POLI 462 - The Legislative Process (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of the structure, organization, powers, functions and problems of legislative bodies.
  
  • POLI 463 - The American Chief Executive (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) The constitutional powers and political roles of the American President with lesser emphasis upon state governors. An analysis of the chief executive and administration, executive relationships with legislatures, and party and popular leadership by the executive.
  
  • POLI 466 - South Carolina Government and Politics (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of the politics and government of South Carolina with special attention paid to the state political and legal institutions, their power, and limits to their power.
  
  • POLI 467 - American Local Government (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201  or permission of the instructor) A study of the powers, organizations, processes, and programs of municipal government, with special emphasis upon government in metropolitan areas.
  
  • POLI 481 - Democracy and Development in Africa (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course explores the conceptual and empirical connections between democracy and economic development in Africa. It considers the conditions under which different democratic forms and economic development perspectives emerge on the African continent. F, S.
  
  • POLI 488 - Politics and Governments of Contemporary Latin America (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) The development, principles, political thought, and politics of the several Latin American states.
  
  • POLI 489 - US-Latin American Relations (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) This course provides a regional overview of International Relations by focusing on the Western Hemisphere. The primary focus will be on U.S.-Latin American relations, given the dominant role the United States has played in the region, since the early 1800s. The course looks at key historical periods and the theoretical underpinnings of U.S. policies directed toward the nations of the Americas. It also discusses the foreign policies of Latin American states with the United States and each other. The course further explores the role of inter-governmental organizations, such as the Organization of American States (OAS) and its influence in promoting key issues such as hemispheric cooperation on counter-drugs and security issues, as well as promoting democratization and trade. F, S, Su.
  
  • POLI 491 Q* - Topics in Government and International Studies (3 credits)


    Reading and research on selected subjects in politics. Open to juniors and seniors with the permission of the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
  
  • POLI 495 - Internship in Political Science (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 201 , junior level with 3.0 GPA, and permission of the instructor) Internships are available in local, state, or federal government offices. Students may do an internship for academic credit of three (3) hours and must work at least 120 hours at an organization during the semester registered. Grades are determined by a combination of the evaluation of the internship performance by the facility supervisor and faculty supervisor. Requirements are specifically stated in a contract to be signed by the student, faculty supervisor and facility supervisor. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics. It may be counted up to six credits for political science major or minor requirements. F, S, Su.
  
  • POLI 496 - Topics in Latin American Politics and Culture (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 101  or permission of the instructor) A topical approach to Latin America employing a variety of teaching materials and techniques. Among the topics treated are women and race, recent and contemporary themes in Latin American civilization, political institutions and ideology.
  
  • POLI 497 - The Discipline of Political Science (3 credits)


    (Prereq: POLI 200  and completion of 90 credit hours; or permission of the instructor) Designed to be the capstone course for students majoring in political science, this course focuses on the nature and development of the discipline of political science. Particular attention is given to controversies concerning the scope and methods of conducting research in political science. Political Science majors should take this course no earlier than the last semester of their junior year. Since the concerns of this course are common to all of the social sciences, the course is open to and recommended for non-majors. F, S.
  
  • POLI 498 Q* - Variable Credit Internship (3 to 12 credits)


    (Prereq: permission of the instructor and GPA of 3.0 or higher) This course is designed to facilitate off-campus, semester-long internships for students interested in the practice of politics and policymaking. It is designed to be variable credit based on the needs of the student. Permission of adviser is necessary to enroll. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics. It may be counted up to six credits for political science major or minor requirements. F, S, Su.
  
  • POLI 499 - Senior Thesis (3 credits)


    A course designed both to assess and improve research skills, writing ability, and general mastery of the field of politics. Under the close supervision of a member of the department, students will review primary and secondary source materials and write one 25-page thesis of graduate school quality.

Portuguese

  
  • PORT 110 - Introductory Portuguese (3 credits)


    Fundamentals of the language through aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. F, S.
  
  • PORT 120 - Introductory Portuguese II (3 credits)


    Elective. (Prereq: PORT 110 , or by placement) Fundamentals of the language through aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.
  
  • PORT 130 - Introductory Portuguese III (3 credits)


    Elective. (Prereq: PORT 120 , or by placement) Fundamentals of the language through aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
  
  • PORT 350 - Portuguese Language Study Abroad (3 to 6 credits)


    (Prereq: PORT 120 , or by placement) (Coreq: approval from the department chair of Languages and Intercultural Studies) Language study abroad with instruction by native speakers. Credit hours dependent on the number of hours taken. Upon successful completion of an approved program, student must furnish a certificate and/or examination results. Prior consultation with the department chair of Languages and Intercultural Studies is mandatory before enrollment.

Professional Development Activities

  
  • PDA 100 - Building Your Business Portfolio (0 credits)


    This course consists of weekly sessions that will expose students to a variety of important topics relevant to the business major, including degree and career options in business, the academic advising process, study abroad, internships, student involvement and other experiential opportunities. The course will also introduce students to the Building Your Business Portfolio program and the Professional Development Activities (PDAs) that are associated with the program. Pass/Fail grading only. F, S.
  
  • PDA 110B - Exploring Major and Career Options in Business (0 credits)


    (Restricted to Business majors only) (=PDA 100 ) This course exposes students to the degree and career options in business. The course also introduces students to the Building Your Business Portfolio program and the Professional Development Activities (PDAs) that are associated with the program. Pass/Fail grading only. F, S.
  
  • PDA 120B - Exploring Experiential Opportunities in Business (0 credits)


    (Restricted to Business majors only) This course exposes students to the experiential opportunities relevant to the business major. Pass/Fail grading only. F, S.
  
  • PDA 130B - Building a Professional Profile (0 credits)


    (Restricted to Business majors only) This course exposes students to the process of creating, organizing, and/or refining their professional profiles. Pass/Fail grading only. F, S.
  
  • PDA 140B - Transitioning from Student to Professional (0 credits)


    (Restricted to Business majors only) This course prepares students for their transition from their academic careers to their professional careers. Pass/Fail grading only. F, S.
  
  • PDA 340 Q* - Special Topics in Business (0 to 3 credits)


    (Prereq: permission of the instructor) This course allows for the development of Professional Development Activities (PDAs) in a specific business area not generally available in the curriculum. This course may be repeated. Offered as needed.
 

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