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  • POLS 3620: Latin American Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Studies the development of modern political institutions as an outcome of colonial practice in Latin America, such as slavery and economic dependency. Examines national politics in Latin America, focusing on issues such as political power, democratization, indigenous rights, border politics, neo-colonialism, and Latin American socialism. Explores the consequences for Latin America of neo-liberalism, Eurocentrism, narco-trafficking,and globalization on the international level.
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  • POLS 3620G: Modern Chinese Political Economy

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Examines the Chinese experience in economic transition and economic development in general and in several domestic sectors, which cross the conventional boundaries between political and economic analysis and through a comparative lens vis-à-vis other transition economies and developing economies. Presents the basic historical and current developments of Chinese economy. Probes the interaction between economic development and political institutions in China, and considers the international effects and implications of Chinese economic development in a critical way.
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  • POLS 3630: Sustainable Mountain Development

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Considers the issues of sustainable mountain development (SMD) as a part of the globalization process and one of the important priorities of the multilateral agenda of the United Nations. Includes discussion of the problems of mountain ecosystems, such as sources of goods, food, and services for mountain populations. Examines special economic development issues in rural, isolated mountain communities in the contexts of recreation and tourism, biological and cultural diversity, and religious significance.
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  • POLS 3640: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Examines the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the role the UN Economic and Social Council plays in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals. Considers the role of the sustainable mountain development agenda in the UN 2030 Development Agenda and in promotion of Utah as the model of economic development among mountain nations worldwide. Examines the practical aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Goals advocacy through an engaged learning activity by visiting the UN Economic and Social Council forums.
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  • POLS 3650: Model United Nations

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Focuses on the issues, goals and procedures of the United Nations. Incorporates research on political, economic, and social issues of assigned countries in preparation for a simulation of the United Nations. Includes debate on important international political issues accompanied by negotiation and drafting of resolutions to address global problems.
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  • POLS 3670: International Development

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2100, POLS 2200, and University Advanced Standing. Introduces students to International Development, a dynamic and interdisciplinary field that focuses on reducing poverty and inequality and promotes development of human beings across the globe. Examines the concepts and the causes of development and underdevelopment. Surveys various facets of underdevelopment including conflicts, corruption, gender disparities, health crises, and poverty and inequality in rural and urban areas. Examines domestic and global interventions to thwart underdevelopment and their effectiveness and ineffectiveness. Helps students to understand conceptual, theoretical, and practical aspects of the field of international development.
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  • POLS 3680: International Political Economy

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2100 and University Advanced Standing. Focuses on the connection between politics and economics in international relations, including an overview of some of the major issues in the area of international political economy, the international trade and financial systems, the role of multinational corporations, economic development, and economic globalization.
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  • POLS 4200R: Issues and Topics in Political Science

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing. Surveys a specific topic in political science. Topic varies each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.
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  • POLS 4500: International Conflict and Security

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2100 and University Advanced Standing. Focuses on causes and theories of conflict in international relations. Includes traditional and emerging threats to international security, as well as policy responses to them.
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  • POLS 4610: International Law

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): POLS 2100 and University Advanced Standing. Focuses on theories, sources, and foundations of international law. Includes discussion of rights and duties of states, the relationship between international and domestic law, interstate settlement of disputes, and extraterritorial jurisdiction. Explores international law in the areas of human rights, the environment, and the use of force.
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