PS-51: International Relations

Next offered by Professor Eichenberg: Spring 2000

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This course is an introductory survey of a wide range of topics in international relations. The material is introductory --no previous knowledge or coursework is assumed.

  PS-151: Seminar: International Relations Theory

Next offered: Fall 1999

Note: This course is now a seminar!!

Examination of major theories useful for the understanding of international relations, including international economic relations, the making of foreign policy, and conflict and cooperation. Examination of major components of quality research de sign in international relations and application of these principals in research papers.

Prerequisite: Political Science 51.

Important: This course is particularly recommended for all juniors and seniors contemplating graduate study in international relations or political science and for all juniors and seniors contemplating or actually enrolled for senior thesis work.

  PS-171: Public Opinion and Foreign Policy

Next offered: Spring 2000

Study of the domestic politics of foreign policy, especially public opinion on foreign policy issues and Congressional voting on foreign policy, defense policy, and international economic policy. Examination of public and elite opinions and Cong ressional voting on international issues: nuclear weapons, arms control, military intervention, defense spending, and international trade. Historical and comparative focus, especially to Western Europe. Inquiry into the determinants of attitudes, the impa ct of public opinion, the role of the media, and the effects of politics.

Prerequisite: Political Science 51.

  PS-172: Seminar on Integration and the European Union

Next offered: not scheduled

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Examination of theories of political and economic integration, with primary application to the evolution of the European Union. Special attention will be give to the Treaty of Rome, the Single European Act, the Treaty of Maastricht, and the Amsterdam T reaty and to the prospects for a fully integrated economic and political union in Europe.

Prerequisite: One course in modern European history, or politics, or consent.

Fall 1998 : In Fall, 1998, the seminar will focus particularly on the role of individual citizens, public opinion, and democratic accountability in the process of European integration.

  PS-53: International Politics on the Internet

Next offered: not scheduled

Introduction to electronic information retrieval in the study of international politics includes mastery of library information systems, electronic catalogues, bibliographic indices, Internet access through the library, newsgroups and listserver s, software for searching and researching on the Internet and World Wide Web.

The substantive focus will include U.S. foreign policy and defense policy, international political economy, regional politics, and international politics.

Prerequisite: Political Science 51.

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