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Covers the political processes, institutions and policies of the national political system of the United States.

An exploration of the political, economic and social processes between and among actors in the global community.

Introduces the contours of the international economic system, including issues of dependency, aid, trade, multinational corporations and the politics of economic exchange.

Studies the organization and functions of political parties and interest groups, primarily in the political system of the United States.

This course analyzes the cultural, economic, social and political dimensions of Latin America. Focuses primarily on how several broad issues shape contemporary Latin America.

An overview of the courses and consequences of urbanization in the United States, Western Europe and developing countries, integrating economic, geographical, political and sociological perspectives.

Trains students in the methods of research relevant to the field of government and world affairs. Examines the entire research process from initial conception to final production.

An introduction to peace studies with a focus on the meanings and nature of peace and non-peace, the origins and causes of conflict and war, and the quest for achieving peace.

Through class readings, films, discussions and a travel component, this course focuses on development as part of an academic discourse and as an underlying assumption behind applied service projects. Students begin by questioning what development is and who defines it, and they explore who benefits from it. They then read about a wide range of development projects and evaluate them for effectiveness. Finally, students and residents of the poor and rural villages of Nabdam, Ghana, put together developmentally oriented service projects and implement them during a trip to Ghana.

Politics is about who gets what, when, and how.  This course explores the ways in which environmental policies benefit some while harming others, with a predominant emphasis on the developing world or "Global South." Through hands on data collection techniques (interviews, surveys and observation) students explore the ways particular policies designed to promote environmental protections impact individuals. We also explore how a lack of environmental protections has consequences not just for flora and fauna but for humans. Students will learn to perform a cost/benefit analysis of environmental policies that takes into account residents of the impacted area and the world. 

Special courses that are not part of the regular PSC program are offered occasionally.