Course Descriptions
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 121 | AMERICAN NATIONAL EXPERIENCE | 3 (3-0) |
A course dealing with the philosophy, structure, functions and processes of our national government. Topics include the methods of political and historical analysis, the machinery of government, the political process and political behavior. Historical events and personalities in American politics will be used to illustrate the issues and processes of American government. The course will fulfill the History, Government, Economics requirement for Liberal Arts and Humanities majors and may be designated as either a GOV or a HIS course depending on the needs of the student for transfer.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 203 | THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST | 3 (3-0) |
This course will examine the historical, intellectual, and political development of the Middle East and North Africa, with a particular focus on the period from 1790 to the present. While the course will focus mostly on internal developments within the Middle East and North Africa, particular attention will be paid to interactions with Europe and surrounding regions, and the United States. This course is cross-listed and may be taken as either HIS 203 or GOV 203.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 211 | AMERICAN POLITICS & THE MEDIA | 3 (3-0) |
The course will focus on the influence of the media on the American political process. The major topics include how politicians, campaigns and issues are covered by the media, how politicians and interest groups use the media and how the nature of American politics is influenced by the media.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 219 | GLOBAL POLITICS | 3 (3-0) |
The course will analyze the major theoretical foundations of international relations such as realism, liberalism, radicalism, and constructivism. Major global problems will be discussed and evaluated as well including economic development, nuclear proliferation, and ethnic and religious conflicts, and human rights.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 220 | THE WAR IN VIETNAM | 3 (3-0) |
A study of the origins, nature and effects of warfare by using the War in Vietnam as a case study. This course will survey America's involvement in Vietnam during World War II, the post World War II years, through the Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon administrations, and will evaluate the consequences of the conflict at home and abroad. The course will also analyze America's involvement in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the "war on terrorism," and the future of American foreign policy and its military engagements. Various methodologies are used in the course in addition to the traditional lecture-discussion approach. This course is cross-listed and may be taken as either HIS 220 or GOV 220.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 221 | COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS | 3 (3-0) |
The course is intended to give students a better understanding of politics in the United States by developing a broad comparative perspective on the practice of politics in the world today. The course will focus on comparisons among European parliamentary nations such as France or Britain and Russia, China and other less developed nations. Careful attention will be paid to the impact of government on individual freedom and economic well-being.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 222 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 (3-0) |
A detailed examination of the philosophy of state and local government in the American system. The structure, function and political processes of state, county, town, city and smaller units of government, with emphasis upon these units in New York State. This course also includes a study of the federal system and its relevance to the operation of these smaller units of government. (Where possible, the seminar method will be used.)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 263 | NATL MODEL UNITED NATIONS I | 4 (4-0) |
This course prepares students to participate in the National Model United Nations in New York, a five-day simulation of the UN and its various activities. Prior to the simulation, students prepare by doing extensive research on the country and on the issues before the committees which are assigned. In New York, students deliver speeches, negotiate with other delegates, write resolutions and prepare position papers. The course is designed to provide students with a hands-on experience. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 264 | NATL MODEL UNITED NATIONS II | 4 (4-0) |
This course prepares students to participate in the National Model United Nations in New York, a five-day simulation of the U.N. and its various activities. Prior to the simulation, students prepare by doing extensive research on the country and on the issues before the committees which are assigned. In New York, students deliver speeches, negotiate with other delegates, write resolutions and prepare position papers. The course is designed to provide students with a hands-on experience. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 271 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I | 1 (1-0) |
A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval. Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or other activities that advance the student's knowledge and competence in the field of government or related areas. The student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 272 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II | 2 (2-0) |
Similar to GOV 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 70-90 hours.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 273 | SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III | 3 (3-0) |
Similar to GOV 271, except that the student's time commitment to the project will be approximately 105-135 hours.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 807 | PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP I | 3 (0-9) |
A community based internship in which students are placed in government offices or in non-profit agencies to gain hands-on experience in the public sector. Students will normally work under the direction of a field supervisor and an HGE faculty member. A minimum of 105 hours of work per semester and the permission of the HGE Department are required. Prerequisites: Students must have completed GOV 121 plus an ECO course or another GOV course before taking GOV 807.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 808 | PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP II | 3 (0-9) |
A community based internship in which students are placed in government offices or in non-profit agencies to gain hands-on experience in the public sector. Students will normally work under the direction of a field supervisor and an HGE faculty member. A minimum of 105 hours of work per semester and the permission of the HGE Department are required. Students must register for GOV 807 before they register for GOV 808. Prerequisite: GOV 807.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 810 | PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP III | 6 (0-18) |
A community based internship in which students are placed in government offices or in non-profit agencies to gain hands-on experience in the public sector. Students will normally work under the direction of a field supervisor and an HGE faculty member. A minimum of 210 hours of work per semester and the permission of the HGE Department are required. Prerequisites: Students must have completed GOV 121 plus an ECO course or another GOV course before taking GOV 810.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOV | 811 | PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNSHIP IV | 6 (0-18) |
A community based internship in which students are placed in government offices or in non-profit agencies to gain hands-on experience in the public sector. Students will normally work under the direction of a field supervisor and an HGE faculty member. A minimum of 210 hours of work per semester and the permission of the HGE Department are required. Prerequisite: GOV 810.