Catalog Review

For Course Qualities In Effect For 2010-11

Process Date: 12-SEP-2025

GOVT - Government

110	INTRO TO POLITICAL SCIENCE	Active
	Long Title: Introduction to Political Science

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	40	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G018 - XX LL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course

Prerequisites:

Description:

An introduction to the nature of contemporary politics and government. Topics drawn primarily from American national, state, and local government and politics, with other political systems introduced for comparative purposes. Emphasis on such major concepts as power, legitimacy, political culture, conflict, and rational choice and on an examination of how a political system manages problems related to political change.

140	INTRO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS	Active
	Long Title: Introduction to International Relations

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	40	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G018 - XX LL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
G042 - GER Global Diversity
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course

Prerequisites:
Description:	An introductory study of the cultural, political, and economic interactions among states and non-state actors in global politics. Special attention is paid to key issues, including international security, foreign policy decision-making, and the role of diplomacy in promoting cooperation. Required for the interdisciplinary area in international studies.

150	INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STUDIES	Active
	Long Title: Introduction to Global Studies

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	40	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Description:

An introduction to the economic, political, social, and cultural aspects of globalization. Special attention will be paid to the influence of globalization on particular regions of the world, including Europe and North America, the former Soviet Union, East Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Emphasis will be placed on the role of cross-cultural diplomacy in a global world. As part of the course, students will participate in a simulation of an international negotiation.

151	INTRO TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY	Active
	Long Title: Introduction to Environmental Policy

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ENST 151	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G018 - XX LL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course

Prerequisites:
Description:	This course applies principles of economics and political science to environmental issues, including pollution, resource limitation, and environmental degradation. It is designed to foster an understanding of the environmental policy-making and regulatory process in the United States and globally.

190	TUTORIAL IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	09 - Tutorial	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced study, arranged and carried out under the direction of an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

191	DIRECTED STUDY IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Directed Study in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	14 - Directed Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

195	INTERNSHIP IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Internship in Governenment

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A010 - Internship
G018 - XX LL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course

Prerequisites:	At least one government course at 200-level or above and consent of instructor; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description:	Work with a government agency, legislative office, research institution, private employer, or other relevant organization, arranged under the direction of an instructor in the department.

200	POLITICS & HUMAN NATURE	Active
	Long Title: Politics and Human Nature

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	24	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G020 - XX UL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs

Prerequisites:	FRST 101
Description:	What activities are most appropriate for human beings? What is the purpose of political activity? What is the best practicable constitution for a political community? This course examines several philosophers’ arguments concerning the best political regime in light of their respective visions of human nature and happiness. PREREQUISITES: sophomore standing

209	WATER, POLITICS, ECON DEVLPMNT	Active
	Long Title: Water, Politics, and Economic Development

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ECON 209	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G020 - XX UL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
G042 - GER Global Diversity
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs

Prerequisites:	One of ECON 100, ECON 110, GOVT 110, GOVT 140, or GOVT 150
Description:	This course focuses on the political economy of water in the developing world. Students will explore the relations among water use politics and economic development as well as the quality and distribution of water among a country’s stakeholders. China will provide the primary context for the course. PREREQUISITES: One of ECON 100, ECON 110, GOVT 110, GOVT 140, or GOVT 150

211	US FEDERALISM IN TRANSITION	Active
	Long Title: Flexibility and Freedom: American Federalism in Transition

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 110 or consent of instructor
Description:	Federalism is a compromise between freedom and equality. How much authority should states and cities have over elections? Education? The environment? Observers characterize American federalism both as a bulwark against tyranny and a perpetrator of inequality. This course considers federalism's development, its contradictions, and its survival in a global society.

215	DEMOCRACY IN COMP PERSPECTIVE	Active
	Long Title: Democracy in Comparative Perspective

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	20	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:
Description:	This course examines the key elements of democratic systems, including those of the United States, Japan, Britain, and Mexico. The course highlights political culture, institutions, and political processes, as well as key issues facing democracies today. Particular attention is paid to policies and politics of race relations and environmental concerns.

216	JAPAN-US ALLIANCE & PWR POLITI	Active
	Long Title: Alliances and Power Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	20	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

G020 - XX UL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
G042 - GER Global Diversity
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs

Prerequisites:	Completion of one term at Lawrence
Description:	An examination of the origins and development of U.S. alliances since 1945 that considers the internal and international politics of various countries, including Japan and the United States, explicitly employing relevant theories of politics, economics, and psychology.

220	ELECT CANDIDATES & POL PARTIES	Active
	Long Title: American Elections, Candidates, and Political Parties

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	35	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 110 or consent of instructor
Description:	A study of the development, organization, structure, and activities of American political parties, with special attention to the recruitment and selection of presidential candidates. PREREQUISITES: GOVT 110 or consent of instructor

226	IDENTITY POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: Identity Politics and Ethnic Conflict

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GOVT 226	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	35	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G020 - XX UL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
G044 - GER Dimens Diversity
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs

Prerequisites:

Sophomore standing or consent of instructor

Description:

Are conflicts between identity groups inevitable? Why do outbreaks of violence and ethnic conflict occur when they do? How have governments dealt with diversity and with what consequences? Students will read both new and classic works from the literature on nationalism, identity politics, genocide and post-conflict resolution across the world. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor

235	AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT	Active
	Long Title: American Political Thought

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	24	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 110 or sophomore standing
Description:	This course examines the character and historical development of American political thought. Students analyze ideas about liberty, virtue, equality, authority, and community expressed in political tracts and speeches from colonial times to the present. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor

245	COMPARATIVE POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: Comparative Politics of Less-Developed Countries

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	35	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Sophomore standing and one of GOVT 110 or GOVT 140
Description:	This course provides an introduction to politics in less-developed countries, paying close attention to the impact of economic realities on politics. In doing so, it addresses questions about the relationship between economic development and democracy and the impact of globalization on poor countries. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing and one of GOVT 110 or GOVT 140

246	LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: Latin American Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Sophomore standing
Description:	The course addresses the politics of our neighboring region, Latin America. This important world region is at a political crossroads today. Topics include historical precedents, institutional arrangements, democratization, inter-american governance, the politics of women, the rise of Chavez and the "new left", and indigenous organizing. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing

260	EUROPEAN DEMOCRACIES	Active
	Long Title: European Democracies

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	35	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

GOVT 110 or sophomore standing

Description:

An examination of the historical development and contemporary characteristics of western European political systems that first compares the contemporary systems of Great Britain, France, and Germany and then focuses on challenges facing European democracies today, including environmental problems and increasing immigration. Particular attention is paid to the process of European integration and the role of the European Union. PREREQUISITES: GOVT 110 or sophomore standing

270	GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: Global Environmental Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GOVT 270	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	35	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Sophomore standing or ENST 150 or GOVT 110

Description:

This course provides an examination of the environment as an issue in world politics. Emphasis will be placed on the role of both state and non-state actors (i.e., the UN, NGOs) in global environmental regimes that are designed to deal with global warming, ozone depletion, and other environmental issues. Particular attention will be paid to the positions taken by both developed and developing countries. As part of the course, students will participate in a simulation of an international negotiation on an environmental issue. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing or ENST 150 or GOVT 110

271	RESEARCH METHDS POLITICAL SCI	Active
	Long Title: Research Methods in Political Science

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 110 or consent of instructor
Description:	Considers research approaches and methods political scientists use to create knowledge. The course will explore quantitative and qualitative techniques with theory and hands-on applications. The goal of the course is to improve students’ ability to read research critically and to make and test their own arguments in political science.

274	PUBLIC ECONOMICS	Active
	Long Title: Public Economics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ECON 271	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G020 - XX UL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs

Prerequisites:

ECON 100 or ECON 120

Description:

Public economics covers a range of topics from taxation to social insurance and redistribution to homeland security. The course develops a template for framing and analyzing public policy issues that provides a basis for understanding the rationale for government intervention, the alternative policy instruments that can be used to affect economic outcomes, and the economic tools used to evaluate the effects of intervention. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100

275	GLOBAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS	Active
	Long Title: Global Economic Relations

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GOVT 275	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	ECON 100 or ECON 120
Description:	This course covers the major concepts utilized in the field of international political economy. Major issues covered include globalization, monetary policy, trade policy, and the role of international institutions such as the WTO.

276	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT	Active
	Long Title: Economic Development

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ECON 200	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G020 - XX UL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
G042 - GER Global Diversity
G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs

Prerequisites:

ECON 100 or 120

Description:

This course seeks to provide students with a broad based understanding of economic development and the choices countries face. To obtain such an understanding, students will read the works of contemporary economists who provide a variety of approaches to poverty alleviation and the tradeoffs that must be confronted. Emphasis will be placed on close reading, class discussion, and on writing a number of papers that compare and contrast different views of economic development. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100

277	POLITICAL ECONOMY - REGULATION	Active
	Long Title: Political Economy of Regulation

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ECON 240	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

ECON 100 or ECON 120

Description:

This course focuses on the tension between politics and expertise that characterize the administrative regulatory state often called "the fourth branch of government." Several competing models of political economy shape an exploration of the continuing evolution of the U.S. regulatory system, the process by which regulations are proposed, written, implemented, and enforced, and the tools used to evaluate the costs and benefits of regulations. PREREQUISITES: ECON 100 or ECON 120

278	PUBLIC ECONOMICS	Active
	Long Title: Public Economics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	ECON 270	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:		IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

ECON 100

Description:

280	US FOREIGN POLICY	Active
	Long Title: U.S. Foreign Policy

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	35	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 110 recommended
Description:	Analysis and interpretation of the nature, patterns, and trends of American foreign policy since World War II. Emphasis on the origins, development, and passing of the Cold War and on factors of continuing significance. PREREQUISITES: GOVT 110 recommended

315	FOUNDING THE JUST REGIME	Active
	Long Title: Founding the Just Regime

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	24	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Sophomore standing
Description:	Can a corrupt people create a just regime? What role must violence, deception, persuasion, and reflection play in promoting political justice? What are the ground and scope of citizens’ political obligations? This course studies the difficulties of creating and reforming political communities. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing

320	INTRO TO CONSTITUTIONAL LAW	Active
	Long Title: Introduction to Constitutional Law

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	30	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

GOVT 110 and sophomore standing

Description:

This course examines the American Constitution's structure and purposes; who may authoritatively interpret the Constitution; and legal debates that have attended American constitutional development. It focuses particular attention on competing claims about the founding; interpretive expertise and authority; the contract, commerce, and equal protection clauses; the separation of powers; and federalism.

321	CIV LIBERTIES & SUPREME COURT	Active
	Long Title: Civil Liberties and the Supreme Court

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	30	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 110 or sophomore standing
Description:	A study of landmark 20th-century civil-rights and liberties cases in U.S. constitutional law. These cases involve critical constitutional issues concerning the nationalization of the Bill of Rights, freedom of speech and press, abortion and the right to privacy, desegregation and affirmative action. PREREQUISITES: GOVT 110 or sophomore standing

340	INTERNATIONAL POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: International Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	35	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

GOVT 110 or 140 or sophomore standing

Description:

An analysis of patterns of interactions of state and non-state actors in a system without supreme authority, focusing on alternative theoretical frameworks rather than substantive problems. Special emphasis on “realist” and “liberal” theories; the nature and uses of power in international politics; and issues of security, including conventional war, weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, environmental decay, and migration. PREREQUISITES: GOVT 110 or 140 or sophomore standing

351	MASS MEDIA IN AMERCN POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: Broadsides to Blogs: Mass Media in American Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 220 or consent of instructor
Description:	From colonial broadsides to last night's blog, American politics has been enmeshed with mass media. Students will consider the roll of the mass media in shaping what citizens think about candidates for office, election campaigns, making of policy, and ultimately, governing. Does the mass media undermine democracy or strengthen it? PREREQUISITES: GOVT 110

360	THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY	Active
	Long Title: The American Presidency

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	30	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

GOVT 110, and MATH 107 or 177 or 207, or consent of instructor

Description:

An examination of the politics of the American presidency, including the constitutional foundations of the office, elections, and the president's relationships with Congress, the courts, the public, media, and the executive branch. The main theme of the course is the difficulty of assessing presidential leadership, in particular sorting the effects of presidents' individual characteristics and strategies from contextual constraints and opportunities. PREREQUISITES: GOVT 110 and GOVT 271, or consent of instructor

370	CONGRESSIONAL POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: Congressional Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	30	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 110 or consent of instructor
Description:	This course covers the basics of congressional politics, including elections, the constitutional framework, committees, parties, and legislative procedures. Thematic focuses include strategies of legislative coalition building and the relative importance of partisanship, constituent pressures, and policy expertise in congressional politics. PREREQUISITES: GOVT 110 or consent of instructor

375	AMERICAN POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT	Active
	Long Title: American Political Development

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Junior standing and GOVT 110 or HIST 131 or HIST 132

Description:

This course explores patterns in American political culture that have shaped American institutions. Attention is paid to historical context and alternate political arrangements once suggested but not taken. Students will engage two questions: Will American democracy work only in America? Do political structures or political culture better explain American institutions? PREREQUISITES: Junior standing and GOVT 110 or HIST 131 or HIST 132

380	INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY	Active
	Long Title: Introduction to Public Policy

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	35	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 110 or consent of instructor
Description:	This course considers economic and democratic models for structuring the collective choices that become public policy. It then explores how major American institutions balance political control and technical expertise in the design, enactment and implementation of public policy. PREREQUISITES: GOVT 271 or MATH 107 or consent of instructor

385	MODERN BRITISH POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: Modern British Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	LU London Centre

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Must be attending the Lawrence London Centre.
Description:	This course analyzes the central structures and processes of British politics, the important policy issues of recent years, British attitudes toward the political system, and critiques of British politics and history. Offered at the London Centre. PREREQUISITES: Must be attending the Lawrence London Centre.

390	TUTORIAL IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	09 - Tutorial	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced study, arranged and carried out under the direction of an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

391	DIRECTED STUDY IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Directed Study in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	14 - Directed Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

395	INTERNSHIP IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Internship in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A010 - Internship
G020 - XX UL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs

Prerequisites:	At least one government course at 200-level or above and consent of instructor; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description:	Work with a government agency, legislative office, research institution, private employer, or other relevant organization, arranged under the direction of an instructor in the department.

399	INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN GOV	Active
	Long Title: Independent Study in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	10 - IS	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced research, arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering an honors project should register for this course, for one or more terms. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

401	FIELD EXPERIENCE-SIERRA LEONE	Active
	Long Title: Field Experience in Sierra Leone

Units:	2	Cross-Listing Parent:	GOVT 401	Repeatable:	Yes 4 units max
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Completed or concurrent enrollment in ENST 300, ECON 205, or GOVT 500 (Research Methods in Comparative Politics and International Relations)

Description:

Students engaged in this course will have the opportunity to do field research in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Each student will develop and implement a project that concerns economic, political, and/or environmental issues important in Sierra Leone. Students will also have the opportunity to learn from national and local leaders, and upon completion of the field experience, present their research to the wider Lawrence community.

405	INDIVIDUALITY & COMMUNITY	Active
	Long Title: Individuality and Community in Modern Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Junior standing or consent of instructor
Description:	This course studies a variety of theoretical responses to the emergence of open societies in the West. Topics include the competing demands of individuality and community in religious, commercial, and political life.

415	HISTORY - US POLITICAL THOUGHT	Active
	Long Title: The History of American Political Thought

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	08	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Junior standing or consent of the instructor. Students who have completed GOVT 235 may not take GOVT 415

Description:

This course examines the character and historical development of American political thought. Students analyze ideas about liberty, virtue, equality, authority, and community expressed in political tracts and speeches from colonial times to the present. This course is more research intensive than Government 235. PREREQUISITES: Junior standing or consent of the instructor. Students who have completed GOVT 235 may not take GOVT 415

425	TOPICS IN INTERNATL SECURITY	Active
	Long Title: Topics in International Security

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	25	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 340, GOVT 280, or junior standing.
Description:	This course is an exploration of the politics of international security. The specific topic will vary by term, but the concepts to be covered include bargaining, diplomacy, conflict and cooperation.

426	TOPICS IN US FOREIGN POLICY	Active
	Long Title: Topics in U.S. Foreign Policy

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

GOVT 280, GOVT 340, GOVT 380, or consent of instructor

Description:

This course will address an advanced topic in American foreign policy, such as military intervention, humanitarian, aid, arms control, trade policy, or counter-terrorism. Whenever possible, this course will be designed, planned and taught in collaboration with the Distinguished Visiting Scarff Professor.

Topic for Fall Term 2010: Intervention and Conflict Resolution
This course examines the theory and politics of intervention, conflict resolution, mediation and crisis management in US foreign policy. It will be taught jointly by Professor Brozek and Dr. Rudolf Perina, the 2010-2011 Distinguished Visiting Scarff Professor. Dr. Perina is the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Canada, United States Ambassador to Moldova, Director for European Affairs at National Security Council, Special Negotiator for Conflicts in the Former Soviet Union, and Deputy Director of State Department’s Policy Planning Staff.

435	VOTING, PARTICIPATION, OPINION	Active
	Long Title: Voting, Political Participation, and Public Opinion

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 220, 360, 370, or 380
Description:	Who votes and why? How do individuals form opinions about politics? How are scientific surveys and polls conducted and what are their limitations? This course examines voting, participation, and public opinion formation (primarily in the United States) through theories of political psychology and rational choice. PREREQUISITES: GOVT 220, 360, 370, or 380

445	CHINESE GOVERNMENT & POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: Chinese Government and Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GOVT 445	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Junior standing and one of EAST 150, GOVT 245, or HIST 360; or consent of the instructor

Description:

This survey course examines the political development of China from the Communist revolution to the present. Among the issues addressed are the legacies of the Maoist era, China’s contemporary economic transformation and its social effects, political participation and protest in the contemporary era and the apparent perpetuation of authoritarianism. PREREQUISITES: Junior standing and one of EAST 150, GOVT 245, or HIST 360; or consent of the instructor

446	TOPICS IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: Topics in Comparative Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

GOVT 245 or consent of instructor.

Description:

This course will address an advanced topic in the sub-field of Comparative Politics, such as democracy and authoritarianism, politics of the city, political participation and social movements, gender and politics, or the comparative method.

Topic for Spring Term 2011: Democracy and Authoritarianism in Comparative Perspective
What are the reasons for the stability and collapse of democratic and non-democratic regimes? Topics include: the collapse of democracy in inter-war Europe, transitions to and from military rule in Latin America, democratic transitions in Africa and Eastern Europe, the persistence of authoritarianism in the Middle East, and the relationship between economic development and regime stability in Asia.

465	ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: Environmental Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GOVT 465	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	18	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 380 and either ECON 100 or ECON 300 or consent of instructor
Description:	An examination of the politics of environmental policy in the United States, including the organization and demands of the environmental movement and its opponents, the ways in which major actors and institutions in the U.S. system treat environmental issues, and such specific topics as environmental justice and the application of cost-benefit reasoning to environmental policy making.

475	GAMES & STRATEGY IN POLITICS	Active
	Long Title: Games and Strategy in Politics

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	18	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	Junior standing or consent of instructor
Description:	Political scientists often interpret politics as a game between strategic actors. This course surveys applications of game theory and social-choice theory to a wide variety of political phenomena, PREREQUISITES: Junior standing or consent of instructor

480	INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS	Active
	Long Title: International Organizations

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

GOVT 140, GOVT 340, or consent of instructor

Description:

An examination of the role of international organizations (IOs) in world politics, focusing on both the historical development and the contemporary functions of the United Nations and other IOs in regard to the promotion of international peace and security. Attention is also given to the role of IOs in regard to global issues such as peacekeeping, humanitarian intervention, and environmental protection and to regional organizations, especially the European Union. As part of the course, students will participate in a simulation of the United Nations. PREREQUISITES: GOVT 140, GOVT 340, or consent of instructor

490	INTERNATIONAL LAW	Active
	Long Title: International Law

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	24	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	GOVT 110 or 140 or sophomore standing
Description:	A study of the role of law in international politics. Attention to the distinctive nature of the international legal system and to the relevance of international law to the control of violence, promotion of peace, protection of human rights, and management of resources. Current problems and the outlook for the future world order are assessed. PREREQUISITES: GOVT 110 or 140 or sophomore standing

495	HEALTH POLICY	Active
	Long Title: Health Policy

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GOVT 495	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	20	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:

Sophomore standing or consent of instructor

Description:

A seminar addressing present and prospective health care policy in the United States. Emphasis on various contemporary health care problems, including high and rising costs, differences in access to medical service, and trade-offs between cost and quality. Specific topics include Medicare, Medicaid, medical malpractice, profit versus not-only-for-profit producers of care, and alternative delivery systems. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor

500	SENIOR SEMINAR	Active
	Long Title: Senior Seminar in Government

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	18	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	No	Schedule Type:	01 - Standard	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:
Description:	Specific topics will be listed when scheduled. Senior Seminar for Winter Term 2011: Refugees, Failed States, and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding

550	PRAC IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES	Active
	Long Title: Practicum in Environmental Studies

Units:	6	Cross-Listing Parent:	GOVT 550	Repeatable:	No
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	18	IP Allowed:	No
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

A005 - Cross-Listed Course
A010 - Internship
G020 - XX UL Soc Sci GER (86cr)
G036 - GER Social Science Div
N008 - XX BM Social Science (95cr)
N017 - XX BM Social Science (01cr)
S019 - Government Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course

Prerequisites:

Sophomore standing and one course on environmental policy or law, including GOVT 206/ENST 302 or GOVT 306/ENST 301

Description:

Practical experience working in either environmental policy development or environmental science fieldwork in a community. For example, students might work with businesses, trade organizations, state or local government, or non-profit advocacy groups. Students spend a minimum of ten hours per week at assigned settings and attend weekly supervision meetings with instructor. Practica can be done during the academic year (at local placements or on campus) or during the summer (at off-campus placements). PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing and one course on environmental policy or law, including GOVT 206/ENST 302 or GOVT 306/ENST 301

590	TUTORIAL IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	09 - Tutorial	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced study, arranged and carried out under the direction of an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

591	DIRECTED STUDY IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Directed Study in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	14 - Directed Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

595	INTERNSHIP IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Internship in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	At least one government course at the 200 level or above and consent of instructor; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description:	Work with a government agency, legislative office, research institution, private employer, or other relevant organization, arranged under the direction of an instructor in the department.

599	INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN GOV	Active
	Long Title: Independent Study in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	10 - IS	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced research, arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering an honors project should register for this course, for one or more terms. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

690	TUTORIAL IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Tutorial Studies in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	09 - Tutorial	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced study, arranged and carried out under the direction of an instructor. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

691	DIRECTED STUDY IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Directed Study in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	14 - Directed Study	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Directed study follows a syllabus set primarily by the instructor to meet the needs or interests of an individual student or small group of students. The main goal of directed study is knowledge or skill acquisition, not research or creative work. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.

695	INTERNSHIP IN GOVERNMENT	Active
	Long Title: Internship in government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	08 - Internship/Practica	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	At least one government course at the 200 level or above and consent of instructor; To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor
Description:	Work with a government agency, legislative office, research institution, private employer, or other relevant organization, arranged under the direction of an instructor in the department.

699	INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN GOV	Active
	Long Title: Independent Study in Government

Units:	1 TO 98	Cross-Listing Parent:		Repeatable:	Yes
S/U Only:	No	Enr Limit per Sec:	None	IP Allowed:	Yes
Permission Req.:	Yes	Schedule Type:	10 - IS	Campus:	Appleton Main Campus

Attributes:

Prerequisites:	To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.
Description:	Advanced research, arranged in consultation with the department. Students considering an honors project should register for this course, for one or more terms. PREREQUISITES: To register student must complete the Student Initiated Course Form with consultation of supervising instructor.