Department: History/Political Science

Code Name Description
HI-101 World Civilzations I No Description Set
HI-102 World Civilzations II No Description Set
HI-151 World Civilizations I A multicultural approach to studying the world’s early civilization, it examines their political, social, economic and cultural evolutions. It focuses on the lives, work and service of Confucius, the Buddha, Jesus Christ, Mohammed and other individua...
HI-152 World Civilizations II A multicultural approach to studying the world’s modern civilizations, it examines their political, social, economic and cultural evolutions. It focuses on modern moral and ethical dilemmas such as the colonization of peoples, world wars, genocide pr...
HI-201 America Through Civil War Starting with the convergence of European, African and Native American cultures in the sixteenth century, this course studies the multicultural history of the United States through its civil war. It focuses on the lives, work and service of Thomas Je...
HI-202 America Since Civil War A study of the political, social, economic and cultural history of the United States since its Civil War. It focuses on the moral and ethical dilemmas associated with immigration, industrialization, economic depressions, world wars, the Cold War, the...
HI-221 Western Civilization I No Description Set
HI-222 Western Civilization II No Description Set
HI-241 Civilizations of Asia I No Description Set
HI-242 Civilizations of Asia II No Description Set
HI-301 Early America American history from 1492 to 1815, analyzing the formation and growth of European colonies in America, their break with the British Empire and the formation of the United States of America. Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
HI-302 American Civil War Era American History from 1815 to 1877, examining the Age of Jackson, the growth of sectionalism, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction. Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
HI-304 America Between the Wars American history from 1917 to 1945, it examines the Prohibition, organized crime, the Ku Klux Klan, the “monkey trial” over the teaching of evolution, the migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North, the Great Depression, t...
HI-305 Contemporary America Analyses of the forced that shaped contemporary American, focusing on the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement and the counter-cultural movements of the 1960s. Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
HI-306 Women, Black, Indians in Am Hi No Description Set
HI-321 Ancient Europe Analyzes Ancient Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman history, politics, and culture. Focuses on political leaders such as Pericles, Julius Caesar and Augustus; philosophers such as Pythagoras, Socrates, Plate and Aristotle; poets/dramatist such as Homer, A...
HI-322 Medieval Life and Thought This course integrates the perspectives of history and religion into the study of medieval Europe (ca. 500 to 1500 A.D.). Religious history combines insight into the nature of religious experiences and structures with a proper understanding of their...
HI-323 Pre-Modern Europe Emergence of Europe as the most dynamic region on earth between 1500 and 1815, including subjects such as the Renaissance, reformation, beginnings of modern science and modern nations, and the first global economy. Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
HI-324 Modern Europe Europe from 1815 to the present gained global hegemony and then lost it after World War II. Analyzes developments leading to the world wars and the Cold War, the rise of the European Common Market, and the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Eur...
HI-341 Vietnam War This course examines why the United States went to war in the jungles of Southeast Asia that few Americans knew anything about. Students will examine the nature of the war itself, the tactics and strategies applied by both sides to the conflict, and...
HI-342 Pre-Modern Southeast Asia No Description Set
HI-343 Hist/Politics/Culture SE Asia No Description Set
HI-344 Modern India & Southeast Asia This course surveys the history of Southeast Asia from the nineteenth century to the present. It considers the nature of the traditional communities of Southeast Asia, the imposition and impact of western colonial rules, the emergence and activities...
HI-351 Mod. Middle East Hist. and Pol No Description Set
HI-371 History Publications Workshop No Description Set
HI-380 ST: No Description Set
HI-401 U.S. Constitution I Examines the nature of law and constitutionalism in the United States, with an emphasis on the struggles for power and calls for accountability from various sectors. Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
HI-402 U.S. Constitution II Examines the evolution of civil liberties in the United States, including free speech, religious liberties, rights of the accused and the right to privacy. Cross-Listed with POL 402. Offered alternate years.
HI-403 American Diplomacy This course is a historical study of America's role in the world. The course emphasizes analyses of complex questions involving U.S. relations with other nations and peoples, requiring the student to investigate primary sources and conflicting histor...
HI-405 African Americans and Racial Justice Course Description This course examines African American history from slavery to black lives matter. It will examine their experience as slaves before the Civil War, their treatment as second- class citizens during the "Jim Crow" era, and their stru...
HI-406 Women in America This course is designed to explore women’s experiences both as an integral part of American history/politics and as a distinct and exciting perspective on studying those fields. Using a variety of sources including books, letters, diaries, fiction, a...
HI-407 History of Rock-n-Roll Examines the dynamic force that helped to shape contemporary American society and culture; looking at its roots in black gospel and blues, folk, country-western, and pop; and following its evolution from rhythm and blues, folk rock, acid rock, heavy...
HI-418 International History of the Cold War This course considers problems and issues that affected different regions of the world as those problems and issues related to the Soviet-American rivalry, or the Cold War, between 1945 and 1991. Specifically, it explores the origin of the Cold War;...
HI-419 Contemporary World Order This course considers the rapid changes and new challenges facing humanity in the contemporary era. Using the “Rise and Fall of Great Powers” as its conceptual background, this course explores the emergence of a new world order, with special emphasis...
HI-420 Cold War and After No Description Set
HI-421 Russian History & Civilization No Description Set
HI-422 Pre-Modern Russia Explores the beginning, flourishing, and decline of the Russian Empire from the first Slaves until the October Socialist Revolution of 1917. The course will provide insights into Russian lifelong hidden behind the “iron curtain” including the history...
HI-423 Russian Hist & Politics II No Description Set
HI-424 Modern Russia Explores the history of Russia from the Socialist Revolution of 1917 to the present. The course of historical events and the main trends of life in contemporary Russia will be recounted and analyzed. Great works of Russian philosophers and writers, c...
HI-438 Globalization & Capitalism This course introduces students to the study of political economy. It surveys the thought of political economists ranging from Adam Smith, Karl Marx and Joseph Schumpeter to contemporary thinkers. It also analyzes the contemporary global capitalist s...
HI-439 Global Financial Crises The international financial crisis that originated in the U.S. subprime mortgage market has deeply affected the global political economy. It indicates a shift in economic power away from the advanced economies of Europe, the United States and Japan t...
HI-441 Dynasties of China Why did China invade Tibet in 1949, the most peaceful nation in the world? Was Confucius popular in his lifetime? What do the Chinese people consider as their best dynasty and why? Did you know that China had a female emperor? Her name was Wu Zet...
HI-442 Modern China Examines China’s internal and external struggles in the modern world. Including the rise and fall of the China dynasty, the Nationalist period, the civil war and communist rule. Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
HI-443 Samurai Japan The Shinto religion’s reverence for nature, the Heian aristocrat’s penchant for the subtle and the sublime, the samurai warrior’s insistence on loyalty and honor, and Zen Buddhism’s reminder that nothing lasts come together to form the culture that p...
HI-444 Modern Japan This course offers a study of the rise, fall.and rebirth of Japan during the modem era. The course focuses on the internal politics, economics, and culture of the country. It also examines Japan's unique culture and how it shaped and was shaped by th...
HI-446 Modern Middle East This course surveys the key processes, events and personalities that have shaped the societies, states and economies of the Middle East since the 18th century, with a brief study of the region prior to that time. Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
HI-450 Pre-Modern Hawai'i This course is designed to broaden the understanding and appreciation of Hawaii’s oral tradition and its impact on the development of Hawaii’s history during the pre-Western contact era. Emphasis is placed on the lineal descent of significant heredit...
HI-451 Modern Hawai'i This course examines the political, economic, and cultural forces that shaped modern Hawaii and its people from first contact in 1778 to Hawaii’s overthrow, annexation and through the present day. Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101
HI-452 Pre-Modern Pacific Islands This course examines the settlement of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia from settlement to their colonial experiences from first contact through the 18th century. This course focuses on the indigenous development of this diverse region as well as...
HI-453 Modern Pacific Islands This course examines the settlement of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia and their colonial experiences from first contact through today. This course focuses on the indigenous development of this diverse region as well as the cross-cultural experi...
HI-462 Reality Construct Control No Description Set
HI-475 History & Politics of Film This course is an inquiry into the relationship between film, history, and politics. It will examine how film is shaped by the politics, economics and culture of the society in which it is created. It will also study how film reflects that culture. I...
HI-480 Special Topics Selected topics in history to be announced.
HI-483 McNair Scholars Seminar No Description Set
HI-485 Challenge of Peace No Description Set
HI-490 Directed Study Individualized study of a topic arranged through the program advisor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
HI-494 Research Seminar This is a capstone course that explores the core principles and methodologies of historical and political studies. It also monitors the students’ career preparation. In this course, the student will conduct research in history and political science (...
HI-495 Capstone in Gender Studies No Description Set
HI-497 McNair Scholars Honors Researc No Description Set
HI151 World Civilizations I A multicultural approach to studying the world’s early civilization, it examines their political, social, economic and cultural evolutions. It focuses on the lives, work and service of Confucius, the Buddha, Jesus Christ, Mohammed and other individua...
HI152 World Civilizations II A multicultural approach to studying the world’s modern civilizations, it examines their political, social, economic and cultural evolutions. It focuses on modern moral and ethical dilemmas such as the colonization of peoples, world wars, genocide pr...
HI200 Survey of American History No Description Set
HI201 America Through Civil War Starting with the convergence of European, African and Native American cultures in the sixteenth century, this course studies the multicultural history of the United States through its civil war. It focuses on the lives, work and service of Thomas Je...
HI202 America Since Civil War A study of the political, social, economic and cultural history of the United States since its Civil War. It focuses on the moral and ethical dilemmas associated with immigration, industrialization, economic depressions, world wars, the Cold War, the...
HI301 Early America American history from 1492 to 1815, analyzing the formation and growth of European colonies in America, their break with the British Empire and the formation of the United States of America. Offered alternate years.
HI302 American Civil War Era American History from 1815 to 1877, examining the Age of Jackson, the growth of sectionalism, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction. Offered alternate years.
HI304 America Between the Wars American history from 1917 to 1945, it examines the Prohibition, organized crime, the Ku Klux Klan, the "monkey trial" over the teaching of evolution, the migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North, the Great Depressi...
HI305 Contemporary America And Culture Analyses of the forced that shaped contemporary American, focusing on the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement and the counter-cultural movements of the 1960s. Fulfills interdisciplinary course requirement. Cross-listed with POL 305. Offered alternate...
HI311 US Colonial Era No Description Set
HI313 The New Nation No Description Set
HI314 US: 1865-1900 No Description Set
HI318 Us: Reconstruction Through Wwi No Description Set
HI321 Ancient Europe & Culture Analyzes Ancient Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman history, politics, and culture. Focuses on political leaders such as Pericles, Julius Caesar and Augustus; philosophers such as Pythagoras, Socrates, Plate and Aristotle; poets/dramatist such as Homer, A...
HI322 Medieval Life and Thought This course integrates the perspectives of history and religion into the study of medieval Europe (ca. 500 to 1500 A.D.). Religious history combines insight into the nature of religious experiences and structures with a proper understanding of their...
HI323 Renaissance to Reign of Terror Emergence of Europe as the most dynamic region on earth between 1500 and 1815, including subjects such as the Renaissance, reformation, beginnings of modern science and modern nations, and the first global economy. Offered alternate years.
HI324 Modern Europe Europe from 1815 to the present gained global hegemony and then lost it after World War II. Analyzes developments leading to the world wars and the Cold War, the rise of the European Common Market, and the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Eur...
HI344 Modern India & Southeast Asia This course surveys the history of Southeast Asia from the nineteenth century to the present. It considers the nature of the traditional communities of Southeast Asia, the imposition and impact of western colonial rule, the emergence and activities o...
HI401 U.S. Constitution I Examines the nature of law and constitutionalism in the United States, with an emphasis on the struggles for power and calls for accountability from various sectors. Cross-Listed with POL 401. Offered alternate years.
HI402 U.S. Constitution II Examines the evolution of civil liberties in the United States, including free speech, religious liberties, rights of the accused and the right to privacy. Cross-Listed with POL 402. Offered alternate years.
HI403 American Diplomacy This course is a historical study of America's role in the world. The course emphasizes analyses of complex questions involving U.S. relations with other nations and peoples, requiring the student to investigate primary sources and conflicting h...
HI405 African Americans and Racial Justice This course examines African American history from slavery to black lives matter. It will examine their experience as slaves before the Civil War, their treatment as second- class citizens during the "Jim Crow" era, and their struggles through t...
HI406 Women in America This course is designed to explore women’s experiences both as an integral part of American history/politics and as a distinct and exciting perspective on studying those fields. Using a variety of sources including books, letters, diaries, fiction, a...
HI407 History of Rock-n-Roll Examines the dynamic force that helped to shape contemporary American society and culture; looking at its roots in black gospel and blues, folk, country-western, and pop; and following its evolution from rhythm and blues, folk rock, acid rock, h...
HI412 US: 1932-Present No Description Set
HI418 International History of the Cold War This course considers problems and issues that affected different regions of the world as those problems and issues related to the Soviet-American rivalry, or the Cold War, between 1945 and 1991. Specifically, it explores the origin of the Cold War;...
HI419 Contemporary World Order This course considers the rapid changes and new challenges facing humanity in the contemporary era. Using the “Rise and Fall of Great Powers” as its conceptual background, this course explores the emergence of a new world order, with special emphasis...
HI422 Pre-Modern Russia Explores the beginning, flourishing, and decline of the Russian Empire from the first Slaves until the October Socialist Revolution of 1917. The course will provide insights into Russian lifelong hidden behind the “iron curtain” including the history...
HI424 Modern Russia Explores the history of Russia from the Socialist Revolution of 1917 to the present. The course of historical events and the main trends of life in contemporary Russia will be recounted and analyzed. Great works of Russian philosophers and writers, c...
HI438 Globalization & Capitalism This course introduces students to the study of political economy. It surveys the thought of political economists ranging from Adam Smith, Karl Marx and Joseph Schumpeter to contemporary thinkers. It also analyzes the contemporary global capitalist s...
HI439 Global Financial Crises The international financial crisis that originated in the U.S. subprime mortgage market has deeply affected the global political economy. It indicates a shift in economic power away from the advanced economies of Europe, the United States and Japan t...
HI441 Dynasties of China Why did China invade Tibet in 1949, the most peaceful nation in the world? Was Confucius popular in his lifetime? What do the Chinese people consider as their best dynasty and why? Did you know that China had a female emperor? Her name was W...
HI442 Modern China Examines China’s internal and external struggles in the modern world. Including the rise and fall of the China dynasty, the Nationalist period, the civil war and communist rule. Fulfills either interdisciplinary or global awareness requirement. Cross...
HI443 Samurai Japan Japan The Shinto religion's reverence for nature, the Heian aristocrat's penchant for the subtle and the sublime, the samurai warrior's insistence on loyalty and honor, and Zen Buddhism's reminder that nothing lasts come together to form the culture t...
HI444 Modern Japan This course offers a study of the rise, fall and rebirth of Japan during the modem era. The course focuses on the internal politics, economics, and culture of the country. It also examines Japan's unique culture and how it shaped and was shaped...
HI446 Modern Middle East A study of the modern history, politics and culture of the Middle East, with emphases on the Arab-Israeli conflict, oil, Islam and the analyses of different governments and policies. Cross-listed with POL 446. Offered alternate years.
HI450 Pre-Modern Hawai'i This course is designed to broaden the understanding and appreciation of Hawaii's oral tradition and its impact on the development of Hawaii's history during the pre-Western contact era. Emphasis is placed on the lineal descent of significant he...
HI451 Modern Hawai'i This course will examine Hawaii and its peoples' pasts, focusing on the rise of the Monarchy and the challenges that led to its overthrow through the issues that confront Native Hawaiians and the people living In Hawaii today. Through these sign...
HI452 Pre-Modern Pacific Islands of Pacific Islands This course examines the settlement of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia from settlement to their colonial experiences from first contact through the 18th century. This course focuses on the indigenous development of this diverse region as we...
HI453 Modern Pacific Islands This course examines the settlement of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia and their colonial experiences from first contact through today. This course focuses on the indigenous development of this diverse region as well as the cross-cultural e...
HI475 History & Politics of Film This course is an inquiry into the relationship between film, history, and politics. It will examine how film is shaped by the politics, economics and culture of the society in which it is created. It will also study how film reflects that culture. I...
HI480 Special Topic: Selected topics in history to be announced.
HI490 Directed Study Individualized study of a topic arranged through the program advisor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
HI494 Research Seminar This is a capstone course that explores the core principles and methodologies of historical and political studies. It also monitors the students’ career preparation. In this course, the student will conduct research in history and political science (...
POL-101 Intro to Comparative Gov't No Description Set
POL-111 Comparative Government & Politics Survey of the various areas of political science to include a comparative study of the government and politics of the United States and selected European, Asian, Latin American, or African nations. Offered annually.
POL-201 American Politics & Government No Description Set
POL-211 American Government & Politics An examination of how Washington works through a study of the dynamics of the American political system. Includes a review of the Constitution, the Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, the courts, elections, and the media. Offered annually. En...
POL-242 Civilizations of Asia II No Description Set
POL-304 International Law No Description Set
POL-305 Contemporary America Analyses of the forced that shaped contemporary American, focusing on the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement and the counter-cultural movements of the 1960s. Fulfills interdisciplinary course requirement. Cross-listed with HI 305. Offered alternate...
POL-307 Media, Politics & Business No Description Set
POL-315 Contemporary Public Admin No Description Set
POL-321 Politics of Public Policy No Description Set
POL-324 Modern Europe Europe from 1815 to the present gained global hegemony and then lost it after World War II. Analyzes developments leading to the world wars and the Cold War, the rise of the European Common Market, and the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Eur...
POL-340 Theories of Peace No Description Set
POL-341 Vietnam War Although the Vietnam War ended long ago, questions about it continue to haunt the American people. What, for example, did the United States hope to accomplish in Vietnam? Why did America commit so much of its resources to a region of the world where...
POL-342 Pre-Modern Southeast Asia No Description Set
POL-343 Hist/Politics/Culture SE Asia No Description Set
POL-344 Modern Southeast Asia This course surveys the history of Southeast Asia from the nineteenth century to the present. It considers the nature of the traditional communities of Southeast Asia, the imposition and impact of western colonial rules, the emergence and activities...
POL-345 Comparative Asian Politics A study of the governments, politics, foreign affairs, defense policies, political economy and internal socio-economic conditions of selected Asian nations. Special emphasis rests on the explosive political, economic and military changes taking place...
POL-347 Justice, Development & Human Rights This course examines the inter-relationships between justice, development and human rights norms and institutions at the global level. Students will explore the historical development of these concepts and their application and evolution from the 19t...
POL-351 Modern Middle East Hist & Poli No Description Set
POL-374 International Law A review of the development of international law and the study of how international law works and why states obey it. Offered alternate years.
POL-375 International Relations This course introduces students to the most relevant themes in the discipline of international relations, with its primary aim being the development of a better understanding of the ideas and other forces that shape relationships among nations. It co...
POL-376 Public Administration No Description Set
POL-386 Legislative Intership No Description Set
POL-401 U.S. Constitution I Examines the nature of law and constitutionalism in the United States, with an emphasis on the struggles for power and calls for accountability from various sectors. Cross-Listed with HI 401. Offered alternate years.
POL-402 U.S. Constitution II Examines the evolution of civil liberties in the United States, including free speech, religious liberties, rights of the accused and the right to privacy. Cross-Listed with HI 402. Offered alternate years.
POL-403 American Diplomacy A study of America’s international relations from 1776 to the present, including the influence of domestic affairs on diplomacy. Cross-Listed with HI 403. Offered alternate years.
POL-411 Politics of Public Policy No Description Set
POL-419 Contemporary World Order This course considers the rapid changes and new challenges facing humanity in the contemporary era. Using the “Rise and Fall of Great Powers” as its conceptual background, this course explores the emergence of a new world order, with special emphasis...
POL-420 Cold War and After No Description Set
POL-423 Russian Hist & Pol II No Description Set
POL-424 Modern Russia Explores the history of Russia from the Socialist Revolution of 1917 to the present. The course of historical events and the main trends of life in contemporary Russia will be recounted and analyzed. Great works of Russian philosophers and writers, c...
POL-438 Globalization and Capitalism This course introduces students to the study of political economy. It surveys the thought of political economists ranging from Adam Smith, Karl Marx and Joseph Schumpeter to contemporary thinkers. It also analyzes the contemporary global capitalist s...
POL-439 Global Financial Crises The international financial crisis that originated in the U.S. subprime mortgage market has deeply affected the global political economy. It indicates a shift in economic power away from the advanced economies of Europe, the United States and Japan t...
POL-441 Dynasties of China Why did China invade Tibet in 1949, the most peaceful nation in the world? Was Confucius popular in his lifetime? What do the Chinese people consider as their best dynasty and why? Did you know that China had a female emperor? Her name was Wu Zet...
POL-442 Modern China Examines China’s internal and external struggles in the modern world. Including the rise and fall of the China dynasty, the Nationalist period, the civil war and communist rule. Cross-listed with HI 442.
POL-444 Modern Japan Study of the rise, fall and rebirth of Modern Japan, focusing on her internal politics, economics and culture, and how they relate to her internal posture.
POL-446 Modern Middle East A study of the modern history, politics and culture of the Middle East, with emphases on the Arab-Israeli conflict, oil, Islam and the analyses of different governments and policies.
POL-451 Modern Hawai'i This course will examine Hawaii and its peoples' pasts, focusing on the rise of the Monarchy and the challenges that led to its overthrow through the issues that confront Native Hawaiians and the people living In Hawaii today. Through these significa...
POL-453 Modern Pacific Islands This course examines the impact and legacy of imperialism and colonialism on the indigenous inhabitants of the Pacific. Examining the Pacific from the 18th century to the present, this course focuses on the emergence of the Pacific as a distinct and...
POL-462 Reality Construct Control No Description Set
POL-475 History & Politics of Film This course is an inquiry into the relationship between film, history, and politics. It will examine how film is shaped by the politics, economics and culture of the society in which it is created. It will also study how film reflects that culture. I...
POL-480 Special Topics Selected topics on any aspect of political science or international studies to be announced. Prerequisite: varies according to topic.
POL-482 History, Pol&Bus Systems of Modern China This course provides a graduate-level survey of the dynamics shaping China’s internal and external struggles in the modern world. Starting from the late Imperial period, the student is familiarized with China’s 20th century political experiments, the...
POL-483 Political Economy of Contemporary China This course examines the politico-economic dynamics that have propelled the Chinese economy into becoming the second largest on earth. Rapid capital accumulation in China since 1980 is recognized from different conceptual vantage points, including ma...
POL-486 Legislative Intership Internship with the City Council, State Legislature or Congress. A maximum of six semester hours may be applied to the major requirement. Offered according to sessions, junior or senior standing and consent of program advisor. Prerequisite: major in...
POL-487 Political Intership No Description Set
POL-490 Directed Study Individualized study on a topic arranged through program advisor. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or consent of program advisor
POL-494 Research Seminar This is a capstone course that explores the core principles and methodologies of historical and political studies. It also monitors the students’ career preparation. In this course, the student will conduct research in history and political science (...
POL-499 Directed Study No Description Set
POL111 Comparative Government & Politics Survey of the various areas of political science to include a comparative study of the government and politics of the United States and selected European, Asian, Latin American, or African nations. Offered annually.
POL211 American Government & Politics An examination of how Washington works through a study of the dynamics of the American political system. Includes a review of the Constitution, the Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, the courts, elections, and the media. Offered annually.
POL305 Contemporary America And Culture Analyses of the forced that shaped contemporary American, focusing on the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement and the counter-cultural movements of the 1960s. Fulfills interdisciplinary course requirement. Cross-listed with HI 305. Offered alter...
POL324 Modern Europe Europe from 1815 to the present gained global hegemony and then lost it after World War II. Analyzes developments leading to the world wars and the Cold War, the rise of the European Common Market, and the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Eur...
POL341 Vietnam War Although the Vietnam War ended long ago, questions about it continue to haunt the American people. What, for example, did the United States hope to accomplish in Vietnam? Why did America commit so much of its resources to a region of the world w...
POL344 Modern Southeast Asia This course surveys the history of Southeast Asia from the nineteenth century to the present. It considers the nature of the traditional communities of Southeast Asia, the imposition and impact of western colonial rule, the emergence and activities o...
POL345 Comparative Asian Politics A study of the governments, politics, foreign affairs, defense policies, political economy and internal socio-economic conditions of selected Asian nations. Special emphasis rests on the explosive political, economic and military changes taking place...
POL347 Justice, Development & Human Rights This course examines the inter-relationships between justice, development and human rights norms and institutions at the global level. Students will explore the historical development of these concepts and their application and evolution from the 19t...
POL374 International Law A review of the development of international law and the study of how international law works and why states obey it. Offered alternate years.
POL375 International Relations This course introduces students to the most relevant themes in the discipline of international relations, with its primary aim being the development of a better understanding of the ideas and other forces that shape relationships among nations....
POL401 U.S. Constitution I Examines the nature of law and constitutionalism in the United States, with an emphasis on the struggles for power and calls for accountability from various sectors. Cross-Listed with HI 401. Offered alternate years.
POL402 U.S. Constitution II Examines the evolution of civil liberties in the United States, including free speech, religious liberties, rights of the accused and the right to privacy. Cross-Listed with HI 402. Offered alternate years.
POL403 American Diplomacy A study of America’s international relations from 1776 to the present, including the influence of domestic affairs on diplomacy. Cross-Listed with POL 403. Offered alternate years.
POL419 Contemporary World Order This course considers the rapid changes and new challenges facing humanity in the contemporary era. Using the "Rise and Fall of Great Powers" as its conceptual background, this course explores the emergence of a new world order, with special emphasis...
POL438 Globalization and Capitalism This course introduces students to the study of political economy. It surveys the thought of political economists ranging from Adam Smith, Karl Marx and Joseph Schumpeter to contemporary thinkers. It also analyzes the contemporary global capital...
POL439 Global Financial Crises The international financial crisis that originated in the U.S. subprime mortgage market has deeply affected the global political economy. It indicates a shift in economic power away from the advanced economies of Europe, the United States and Japan t...
POL441 Dynasties of China Why did China invade Tibet in 1949, the most peaceful nation in the world? Was Confucius popular in his lifetime? What do the Chinese people consider as their best dynasty and why? Did you know that China had a female emperor? Her name was W...
POL442 Modern China Examines China's internal and external struggles in the modern world. Including the rise and fall of the China dynasty, the Nationalist period, the civil war and communist rule. Cross-listed with HI 442.
POL444 Modern Japan Study of the rise, fall and rebirth of Modern Japan, focusing on her internal politics, economics and culture, and how they relate to her internal posture. Cross-listed with POL 444. Fulfills either interdisciplinary or global awareness requirement....
POL446 Modern Middle East A study of the modern history, politics and culture of the Middle East, with emphases on the Arab-Israeli conflict, oil, Islam and the analyses of different governments and policies. Cross-listed with HI 446. Offered alternate years.
POL451 Modern Hawai'i Hawaii This course will examine Hawaii and its peoples' pasts, focusing on the rise of the Monarchy and the challenges that led to its overthrow through the issues that confront Native Hawaiians and the people living In Hawaii today. Through these sign...
POL453 Modern Pacific Islands This course examines the impact and legacy of imperialism and colonialism on the indigenous inhabitants of the Pacific. Examining the Pacific from the 18th century to the present, this course focuses on the emergence of the Pacific as a distinct and...
POL475 History & Politics of Film This course is an inquiry into the relationship between film, history, and politics. It will examine how film is shaped by the politics, economics and culture of the society in which it is created. It will also study how film reflects that culture. I...
POL480 Special Topic: Selected topics on any aspect of political science or international studies to be announced. Prerequisite: varies according to topic.
POL482 History,politics,bus Mod China This course provides a graduate-level survey of the dynamics shaping China's internal and external struggles in the modern world. Starting from the late Imperial period, the student is familiarized with China's 20th century political experiments...
POL483 Political Economy Cont China This course examines the politico-economic dynamics that have propelled the Chinese economy into becoming the second largest on earth. Rapid capital accumulation in China since 1980 is recognized from different conceptual vantage points, includi...
POL486 Legislative Intership Internship with the City Council, State Legislature or Congress. A maximum of six semester hours may be applied to the major requirement. Offered according to sessions, junior or senior standing and consent of program advisor. Prerequisite: major in...
POL494 Research Seminar This is a capstone course that explores the core principles and methodologies of historical and political studies. It also monitors the students' career preparation. In this course, the student will conduct research in history and political scie...
POL498 Why No Aliens? Humanity's Challenges Why have no extraterrestrial or alien beings made contact with us? What may seem like a quirky, even trivial question is a conundrum of profound scientific, philosophical, cultural, and even existential importance, raising questions about our ve...
POL498 Why no Aliens? Humanity's Challenges Why have no extraterrestrial or alien beings made contact with us? What may seem like a quirky, even trivial question is a conundrum of profound scientific, philosophical, cultural, and even existential importance, raising questions about our very fu...
PS-101 Introduction Political Science No Description Set
PS-201 Americian National Govt No Description Set
PS-301 State & Local Government No Description Set
PS-315 Public Administration No Description Set
PS-406 His Pol Thot I No Description Set
PS-410 American Constitutional Law No Description Set