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• POLI 423: Judicial Process

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Studies policy-making by the federal and state courts. Analyzes nature of the policy-making function of the courts, types of law, the criminal and civil court processes, judicial decision-making as well as the impact of policy-making on American society. Prerequisite:    POLI110 OR PSC120 OR PSC2201 OR PSCI105
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• POLI 427: Intl Law and Organizations

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Understands global governance via international law and organizations; examines the history, organization, and politics of major international organizations as well as the nature, sources and enforcement of international law; assesses the successes and failures of international law and organizations in some major issue areas of global governance such as human rights, peace and war, and international development. Prerequisite:    POLI160
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• POLI 431: Public Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines how public policy is formulated and implemented, with emphasis on the U.S. case. Addresses the institutional and political context of policy, theories of the policy making process, and methods of policy analysis and evaluation. Explores these dynamics through study of several substantive policy areas. Counts toward the major and minor in political science.
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• POLI 435: Ethics Politics & Pub Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the normative, descriptive, and meta-ethical approaches employed by political leaders and policymakers in confronting issues of responsibility and choice in public policymaking, implementation, and evaluation of public programs. In this course, the focus is on addressing ethical problems in civic life. Prerequisite:    POLI110
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• POLI 466: IR of Asia Pacific

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines regional conflicts and cooperation in the Asia Pacific since World War II. Analyzes the foreign policies of major powers in the region as well their interstate relations. Assesses a variety of theoretical explanations for international relations development in Asia Pacific. Prerequisite:    PSC280
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• POLI 480: Thesis

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of a narrow topic through a supervised research process.
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• POLI 488: Senior Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Requires students to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills related to the major. Designed to be taken in final year of study, it includes basic preparation for post-graduation careers.
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• POLI 498: Political Science Internship

  1.00 - 15.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain supervised work experience at an approved agency or organization. In working with a professional, the student gains practical experience, develops professional connections, and explores career opportunities.
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• PORT 101: Elementary Portuguese I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Initiates students' development of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) required to use the Portuguese language in a communicative context. Anticipated proficiency upon successful completion of the course is the Novice-Mid sublevel (based upon the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). Introduces students to features of Portuguese and Brazilian cultures that are associated with the targeted communicative activities.
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• PORT 102: Elementary Portuguese II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develops communicative language proficiency at the Novice-High and Intermediate-Low sublevels (according to ACTFL proficiency scale) as well as develops the ability to understand and appreciate Portuguese-speaking cultures. A communicative method is applied to develop the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) in an intercultural content. This includes the use of authentic audio-visual materials introducing the Portuguese-speaking world, situational communicative practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing, and laboratory activities. Prerequisite:    PORT101
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