• POLS 456: Dev/Decay Democracy Latin Am

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Examines the evolution of power in Latin America from authoritarian dominance toward democracy and subsequent episodes of democratic erosion. Considers how historical and contemporary dynamics such as economic crisis, US influence, military intervention, racial and ethnic exclusion, gender discrimination, and economic inequality, have shaped democracy in the region. Writing-emphasis course. (Same as LAC 456.)
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• POLS 461: Comparative Public Policy

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Comparative analysis of public policies in advanced industrial democracies. Writing-emphasis course.
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• POLS 463: Politics & Power in Mid East

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Examines conflict and change in contemporary Middle East politics. Common topics include: Dictators, Islam, popular uprisings, democratic transitions, women’s rights, oil, terrorism, and ethnic/religious conflict. (Same as MEST 463.)
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• POLS 464: Fear/Bias - Migration Politics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduces students to the diverse histories, causes, and effects of international migration and discusses responses to international migration in countries that accept migrants with respect to public opinion on migrants and public policies regarding migration.Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
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• POLS 465: Nuclear Politics of Mid East

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Examines conflict and change in the contemporary nuclear politics of the Middle East. Topics include: the spread of nuclear weapons, nuclear nonproliferation treaties, illicit/secret nuclear programs, nuclear energy, nuclear security and inspections, and nuclear energy’s relationship with solar, wind, and oil energy.(Same as MEST 465)Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
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• POLS 469: The Politics of Genocide

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Genocide is an ancient practice. Not until recently, however, has the international community endeavored to prevent and punish such violence. This course examines why state and non-state actors commit these atrocities, the effects of genocide on both its perpetrators and victims, and what the international community can do to prevent and punish these crimes.Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
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• POLS 470: International Law

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Nature and development of international law and compliance with it. Particular attention to function of international law in the context of international conflict.
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• POLS 471: Internat Political Economy

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  The politics of international economics. Topics include globalization, development, trade, crime, the IMF, the WTO, the environment, and challenges to the status quo.
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• POLS 472: Conflict Processes

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Analysis and exploration of the causes and consequences of violent political conflict.Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (WC)Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (WC)(RE) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102*, ENGL 132*, ENGL 290*, or ENGL 298*.
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• POLS 473: Negotiation/Bargain/Diplomacy

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Diplomacy, negotiation, and foreign policy decision-making. Theories of diplomacy and negotiation are applied in a simulation focusing on issues from international crime and global economic stability to world health and the environment.
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