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• PLS 342: American Foreign Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Study of the principles of American foreign policy including process and policy formulation and execution. Roles of the president, Congress and the State Department and other governmental agencies are investigated. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    PLS 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR PLS 141 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 279 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 274 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PLS 343: Global Economic and Political Conflict

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of global political, economic, security and social relationships. The key focus of the course is contemporary global cooperation and conflict.
  SharePLS 343 - Global Economic and Political Conflict

• PLS 347: Applied Diplomacy

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Uses an off-campus education experience to facilitate learning about international organizations, diplomacy, negotiations, and the politics of a region of the world. Students will represent a country at a regional, national or international simulation such as the Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States or Model European Union. Students may be responsible for additional expenses associated with off-campus travel and activities. Permission of the instructor is required.
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• PLS 348: Applied Diplomacy

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Uses an off-campus education experience to facilitate learning about international organizations, diplomacy, negotiations, and the politics of a region of the world. Students will represent a country at a regional, national or international simulation such as the Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States or Model European Union. Students may be responsible for additional expenses associated with off-campus travel and activities. Permission of the instructor is required.
  SharePLS 348 - Applied Diplomacy

• PLS 351: European Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the politics, institutions, and political culture of European countries. The course focuses both on the internal dynamics of European societies as well as integration of the continent.
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• PLS 356: Politics of Developing Regions

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the forces that shaped and continue to impact the governments and politics of the Third World. Emphasizes two lines of inquiry: colonialism and patterns of post-colonial relations between north and south; and the challenges faced by Third World nations in their efforts for political, economic and social advancement in an increasingly integrated world. Prerequisite:    PLS 141 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 274 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PLS 357: Comparative Revolutions

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course examines the theory and practice of revolution over time and across the world. Close focus is maintained on the conditions, causes, strategies, mobilizing techniques, and ideologies of revolution with particular attention on the strategies each employs in establishing and maintaining legitimacy as the true voice' of the people. Prerequisite:    PLS 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 279 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PLS 359: European Political Culture and Identity

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The primary theme of the course is how citizens and government interact to bring about change. The course provides a historical and contemporary analysis of how European governments try to both control and satisfy citizen demands and how citizens try to influence governments at the local, national and European Union levels. Particular attention is given to the rights of minority groups and non-citizens such immigrants and refugees.
  SharePLS 359 - European Political Culture and Identity

• PLS 361: Political Theory from Ancient Times through the 19th Century

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Surveys the major political ideas of the world from ancient times to the present. Consists of critical appraisal of the ideas and thinkers and their impact on modern political institutions. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    PLS 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 279 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PLS 362: Contemporary Political Ideologies

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores some of the most important concepts of political science taken up by contemporary philosophers. Course content can range from theories of justice, power, punishment, and leadership to representation, human rights, and democracy. Prerequisite:    PLS 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 279 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
  SharePLS 362 - Contemporary Political Ideologies