POLISCI 1130 3 credits
Introduction to Politics
A survey of the principles of political analysis, covering topics such as the nature of politics, the political experience, decision making, traditions of politics and comparative political systems. GE: SS. F, S
POLISCI 1230 3 credits
Introduction to American Government
Origin and nature of American federal system; federal and state constitutions; electoral process; structure and functions of federal, state and local government; and individual rights and civil liberties. GE: SS. F, S, Su
POLISCI 1430 3 credits
Current Issues and Democracy
Discussion of the issues of major conflict, the essence of democracy, the nature of technological democracy and its future. GE: SS. F, S
POLISCI 1530 3 credits
Introduction to Public Policy
A survey and review of government public policy and public policy making. Investigation, differing explanations and alternative arguments about what government should and should not do including consideration of various public policies. GE: SS
POLISCI 2430 3 credits
Comparative Politics
Non-American political systems and experiences of countries coping with political change; studies of models of values, stereotypes, incentives and sanctions within the network of interdependent elements that create a sense of publicness and authority. P: POLISCI 1130 or POLISCI 1230. GE: SS, IE
POLISCI 2940 3 credits
Political Economy, Race, Gender, and Ethnicity
(Cross-offered under ECONOMIC 2940 and ETHNSTDY 2940)
This course uses economic principles to analyze salient issues involving people of color, women, and ethnic minorities. The focus is interdisciplinary, drawing from the fields of business and political science, and others. Analysis occurs within the contextual framework provided by guest presenters having expertise in areas of race and ethnic studies and women's studies. Pertinent principles and concepts are used to analyze causes and effects of the changing composition of U.S. familes, to examine the nature and extent of discrimination within the U.S. economy, and to understand why issues involving race, ethnicity, and gender are of concern to us both individually and collectively. GE: SS, EGS. F, S
POLISCI 3030 3 credits
International Relations
The foundations for national power, the causes of conflict in world politics, and the efforts to deal with such conflicts particularly through international organizations. P: POLISCI 1130 or junior standing or above. GE: SS, IE. F
POLISCI 3230 3 credits
Introduction to Public Administration
The role of the administration in modern American government, its basic characteristics, and the problems of making it efficient and holding it responsible. P: POLISCI 1130 or POLISCI 1230. GE: SS
POLISCI 3320 3 credits
Congressional Politics
The powers, functions and processes of Congress, the role of political parties and pressure groups, and the relation of Congress to the other branches of government. P: POLISCI 1230. GE: SS
POLISCI 3330 3 credits
American Political Parties and Interest Groups
Interest groups and political parties as forces that mold public policy. P: POLISCI 1230. GE: SS
POLISCI 3340 3 credits
Modern Japan
(cross offered under HISTORY 3950)
Social, cultural, and political history of Modern Japan from the 17th Century to the present. P: HISTORY 1020 or consent of the department chair. GE: HP, IE
POLISCI 3350 3 credits
Modern China
(cross offered under HISTORY 3970)
Social, cultural, and political history of modern China from the 19th century to the present. P:HISTORY 1020 or consent of instructor. GE: HP, IE
POLISCI 3520 3 credits
The Judicial Process
The American judicial process, trial and appellate courts, as well as the role of the U.S. Supreme Court. A comparison of the Anglo-American judicial system with that of continental Europe. P: POLISCI 1230. GE: SS
POLISCI 3530 3 credits
State and Local Government
Structure and functions of state and local government, implementation of public policy, governmental agencies and administrative services, and city-suburban and metropolitan issues. Special attention is given to the political and policy effects of the dynamic changes taking place in the urban centers in Wisconsin as well as in the neighboring states. P: Junior standing or consent of the instructor. GE: SS
POLISCI 3650 3 credits
Political Theory
The major contributions of Western normative political theory that underlie contemporary notions of power and political relationships. P: POLISCI 1130. GE: SS
POLISCI 3720 3 credits
Politics of the Global Economy
An analysis of the operation and powers of multinational corporations; their methods of influencing the electoral process, the legislative and executive branches in the United States and abroad; their future role in world economy and politics and development of the Third World countries. P: Junior standing or above. GE: SS, IE
POLISCI 3730 3 credits
Ethnic Rights and Politics
(Cross offered under ETHNSTDY 3720)
Changing patterns of ethnic, gender, and race relations; legislative and judicial developments affecting civil rights; political movements; political, social, and economic discrimination; judicial system and legal protection for civil rights. Women and other minorities. P: POLISCI 1230 or permission of instructor. GE: SS, E. S
POLISCI 3830 3 credits
Civil Liberties
Law and power and their abuses; law and power in relation to war on crime, deviance, freedom of religion, expression and civil disobedience; criminal and civil cases, group action. P: POLISCI 1230. GE: SS
POLISCI 4420 3 credits
Constitutional Law
Constitutional law and political process, judicial review, civil liberties, rights and responsibilities, the role of the Supreme Court in the educational environment and student rights. P: POLISCI 1130 or POLISCI 1230. GE: SS
POLISCI 4660 1-8 credits
Cooperative Field Experience
Enhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperating agency, business, industry or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience, number of credits and evaluation procedure to be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and department. P: Junior standing.
POLISCI 4720 1-3 credits
Study and Research in Political Science
Supervised individual or team study and investigation of a selected topic. P: Junior standing with at least 15 credit hours completed in political science.
POLISCI 4760 1-3 credits
Seminar in Selected Topics in Political Science
Presentation of a selected topic normally not of a permanent nature or suitable for a regular course. Besides regular class presentations by students and examinations, a term paper is required. P: Junior standing.