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• PSC 318: International Political Economy

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The focus is the politics of international economic relations. Alternative analytical and theoretical perspectives will be examined for their value in helping to understand and evaluate the historical developments and current operation of the global economy. Special attention is given to system governance (international regimes such as the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund) and the ability of the nations of the world to provide stability to the international political economy. The primary objective of this course is to develop analytical and theoretical skills in the application of various international political economy perspectives (liberalism, mercantilism, Marxism/structuralism) which examine the interrelationship between states and markets.
  SharePSC 318 - International Political Economy

• PSC 319: Middle Eastern Politics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Topics include the Arab-Israeli conflict, the politics of the Persian Gulf, the role of OPEC, and the superpower conflict in the region.
  SharePSC 319 - Middle Eastern Politics

• PSC 320: U.S. Foreign Policy

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will take a critical look at the implications of the dramatically altered post-9/11 global environment for the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. In particular, students will focus on the strategic choices facing policymakers as well as key policy topics related to military-strategic affairs, economic affairs, and transnational policies such as climate change, trafficking, and global health. Domestic institutions of U.S. foreign policy such as the President and Congress will also be analyzed.
  SharePSC 320 - U.S. Foreign Policy

• PSC 322: Public Opinion, Media and Politics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the dynamics of public opinion and public policy. It also closely examines the nature of public opinion measurement and the vital role the national and international media are playing in forming and changing public opinion. Various theories about media effects are analyzed.
  SharePSC 322 - Public Opinion, Media and Politics

• PSC 323: Racial/Ethnic Politics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the relationship between racial and ethnic groups' political behavior and the American political system's response to them in terms of its public policies.
  SharePSC 323 - Racial/Ethnic Politics

• PSC 324: U.S. Political Parties

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Patterns, functions, and history of the American political party system at national, state, and local levels. Theoretical and empirical studies of political interest groups, public opinion, and voting behavior.
  SharePSC 324 - U.S. Political Parties

• PSC 325: Campaigns and Elections

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course analyzes American elections and voting behavior, with an emphasis on recent presidential elections. Course objectives include understanding American voting patters in elections.
  SharePSC 325 - Campaigns and Elections

• PSC 329: Courts, Law and Policy

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the judicial branch as an actor in law-making and policy-setting, not merely interpreting legal texts. It examines the advisability of the courts playing such a role and their potential effectiveness in doing so. Typically, this will include a focused case study on a policy area of contemporary relevance. Prerequisite:    PSC 329 requires a prerequisite of PSC 250.
  SharePSC 329 - Courts, Law and Policy

• PSC 330: Politics of the Holocaust and Genocide

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the political causes of the Holocaust and genocide both in a historical and current context. Case studies include the Jews in Europe as well as the Americans and Cambodians.
  SharePSC 330 - Politics of the Holocaust and Genocide

• PSC 335: Pennsylvania Government & Politics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This class will explore Pennsylvania's political system from both a historical and contemporary perspective. It will include analysis and evaluation of the legislative, executive and the judicial branches of the state's government. The political history of Pennsylvania, particularly in regards to elections in the Commonwealth will be focused upon in detail as will contemporary events and policy.
  SharePSC 335 - Pennsylvania Government & Politics