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POLS 2310: Introduction to Politics (Syllabus)
This course is a general introduction to the study of politics and provides a broad overview of the world’s political systems. The primary goals of the course are to introduce you to several key concepts and theories within the scientific method of studying politics, increase your familiarity with different models of government, and help you develop a better understanding of U.S. and Texas political practices and institutions. We will cover topics such as political culture, ideologies, institutional structures, and political economy with comparisons and references to the U.S.
POLS 3361: International Security (Syllabus)
One of the most serious security threats to international order today is ethnic conflict. In this class, we will examine theories about the sources of ethnic conflict and the strategies that are employed to contain these conflicts. The course material is divided into three sections. In the first part of the class, we will deliberate on the concept of ―ethnic identity and consider different regime types and policies that structure ethnic relations. In the second section, we will discuss the causes of ethnic conflict and violence in light of the theories developed to explain the ineffectiveness of certain domestic/international arrangements in suppressing ethnic tensions. In the third section, we will evaluate the costs and benefits associated with different conflict management strategies for facilitating the peaceful resolution of such conflicts.
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