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• POLS 1000: American Heritage

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Studies the founding of American constitutional government. Considers the cultural, economic, legal, political, and social ramifications of the Constitution of the United States.
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• POLS 1010: Introduction to Political Science

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Explores the nature of politics and power. Covers the principles of authority, legitimacy, and sovereignty. Examines the elements of social scientific inquiry in developing explanations of political phenomena. Compares the political systems across a variety of nation-states. Emphasizes the role of individuals within the political system.
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• POLS 1020: Political Ideologies

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Surveys the major historical and current political ideologies including liberalism, Marxism, fascism and Islamism.
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• POLS 1100: American National Government

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Studies history and structure of American National Government, rights and responsibilities of citizens, political institutions, political processes, and governmental policies.
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• POLS 2100: Introduction to International Relations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  An introduction to the study of international relations. Discusses the role of states as major actors and the logic of power in international relations. Focuses on the foundation and evolution of the international system and the problems that characterize it today. Addresses a variety of issues including the causes of war and peace, terrorism, human rights, international economic transactions, development, environment, the role of international organizations and non-state actors in an effort to recognize and evaluate the complexity of the world around us. Teaches students to apply the theoretical frameworks (such as realism, liberalism, and constructivism) to these current global issues and actors and think critically about the nature of problems that face states today. Provides students with the tools to understand and analyze international affairs.
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• POLS 2200: Introduction to Comparative Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Introduces a study of comparative politics. Examines different political systems in the world by contrasting and comparing aspects of them and by seeking generalizations about them. Examines methods and means employed by selected countries to solve political problems, and studies successes and failures of different approaches.
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• POLS 2220: Introduction to Chinese Commerce

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005. Surveys the current situation of the Chinese economy, starting with Chinese economic geography and the historical background of economic development in the post-1978 era. Concentrates on economic transition, development strategies, and basic situations of various sectors in the post-reform era, discussed in a comparative framework with the economic transition and development experience of other countries. Discusses some current eye-catching issues associated with economic development and having international impacts, such as international trade and investment transactions, energy competition, and environmental degradation of China.
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• POLS 2300: Introduction to Political Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Surveys major Western political theories, from Athenian democracy to the 21st century welfare state. Analyzes such ideologies as republicanism, liberalism, socialism, and fascism, and considers how these ideas have shaped the ways in which people think and nations act. Explores how global cultures have used and abused these ideas, and how students' own political beliefs fit into the history of political ideologies.
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• POLS 3000: Political Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Covers the analytical and quantitative methodologies used in political science and public policy research. Includes statistical analysis, database research, and writing exercises.
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• POLS 3010: Political Analysis II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): POLS 3000 and University Advanced Standing. Covers advanced political data analysis techniques, including: advanced multiple regression analysis and diagnostics, measurement reliability and validity, the use of statistical-analysis software and presentation of analysis results.
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