| GVPT 100 |
Introduction to Political Science (3) |
A survey of the basic principles of political science. The objective is to define the main features of primary systems of political economy to understand differing methods of governance and articulate consequences of government actions in a globally interdependent system. Topics include the relationship of political science to the other social sciences; modern democracy, political ideology, and political socialization; the function of public opinion, mass media, interest groups, and political parties; the basic institutions of government and the separation of powers; and the role of international relations and globalization. |
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50182 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Online |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Lampkin, Cheryl L |
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| GVPT 100 |
Introduction to Political Science (3) |
A survey of the basic principles of political science. The objective is to define the main features of primary systems of political economy to understand differing methods of governance and articulate consequences of government actions in a globally interdependent system. Topics include the relationship of political science to the other social sciences; modern democracy, political ideology, and political socialization; the function of public opinion, mass media, interest groups, and political parties; the basic institutions of government and the separation of powers; and the role of international relations and globalization. |
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50565 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Online |
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Section: 6381 |
Faculty: Soniak, Robert W |
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| GVPT 100 |
Introduction to Political Science (3) |
A survey of the basic principles of political science. The objective is to define the main features of primary systems of political economy to understand differing methods of governance and articulate consequences of government actions in a globally interdependent system. Topics include the relationship of political science to the other social sciences; modern democracy, political ideology, and political socialization; the function of public opinion, mass media, interest groups, and political parties; the basic institutions of government and the separation of powers; and the role of international relations and globalization. |
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51680 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Online |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Atkinson, Sue A |
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| GVPT 101 |
Introduction to Political Theory (3) |
An overview of the main schools of political theory, including democracy, authoritarianism, and alternative theories. The aim is to demonstrate familiarity with important thinkers and major works in the history of political theory; use theoretical language to analyze and critique political behavior and events; identify the strengths and weaknesses of different forms of government; and demonstrate knowledge of crucial concepts (justice, power, authority, the state, social contract, etc.) and their history. Topics include the philosophical foundations of liberalism, socialism, and conservatism and the core political concepts of justice, power, and authority. |
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50310 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Online |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Lowe, Robert E. |
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| GVPT 101 |
Introduction to Political Theory (3) |
An overview of the main schools of political theory, including democracy, authoritarianism, and alternative theories. The aim is to demonstrate familiarity with important thinkers and major works in the history of political theory; use theoretical language to analyze and critique political behavior and events; identify the strengths and weaknesses of different forms of government; and demonstrate knowledge of crucial concepts (justice, power, authority, the state, social contract, etc.) and their history. Topics include the philosophical foundations of liberalism, socialism, and conservatism and the core political concepts of justice, power, and authority. |
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51709 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Soller, James |
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| GVPT 170 |
American Government (3) |
A comprehensive study of government in the United States, including the basic principles of American government and political culture. The aim is to explain the vertical and horizontal structure of the American government and the roles of the three federal branches, bureaucracies, and the state governments; describe the development of the American political system and its impact on the political landscape; and explain the processes of the electoral system, political parties, and interest groups to persuade and influence. Institutions, processes, and public policies are examined from a cross-cultural perspective. |
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54243 |
22 May 2024-02 Jul 2024 |
Th |
1730-2130 AST ℹ
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Open |
Al Udeid |
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Section: E580 |
Faculty: Steinfeldt, Andrew Gary |
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Note: 6-week on-site hybrid course. |
| GVPT 170 |
American Government (3) |
A comprehensive study of government in the United States, including the basic principles of American government and political culture. The aim is to explain the vertical and horizontal structure of the American government and the roles of the three federal branches, bureaucracies, and the state governments; describe the development of the American political system and its impact on the political landscape; and explain the processes of the electoral system, political parties, and interest groups to persuade and influence. Institutions, processes, and public policies are examined from a cross-cultural perspective. |
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54297 |
03 Jul 2024-13 Aug 2024 |
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1730-2130 AST ℹ
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Open |
Ali Al Salem |
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Section: E581 |
Faculty: Winter, John-Martin |
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Note: 6-week course, one way live stream via Zoom. Meeting in Ali Al Salem Education Center. VA students: this course is certified as distance learning. |
| GVPT 170 |
American Government (3) |
A comprehensive study of government in the United States, including the basic principles of American government and political culture. The aim is to explain the vertical and horizontal structure of the American government and the roles of the three federal branches, bureaucracies, and the state governments; describe the development of the American political system and its impact on the political landscape; and explain the processes of the electoral system, political parties, and interest groups to persuade and influence. Institutions, processes, and public policies are examined from a cross-cultural perspective. |
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50170 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Closed |
Online |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Mitchell, Ishmael R |
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| GVPT 170 |
American Government (3) |
A comprehensive study of government in the United States, including the basic principles of American government and political culture. The aim is to explain the vertical and horizontal structure of the American government and the roles of the three federal branches, bureaucracies, and the state governments; describe the development of the American political system and its impact on the political landscape; and explain the processes of the electoral system, political parties, and interest groups to persuade and influence. Institutions, processes, and public policies are examined from a cross-cultural perspective. |
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51397 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6381 |
Faculty: Petri, Daniel R |
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| GVPT 170 |
American Government (3) |
A comprehensive study of government in the United States, including the basic principles of American government and political culture. The aim is to explain the vertical and horizontal structure of the American government and the roles of the three federal branches, bureaucracies, and the state governments; describe the development of the American political system and its impact on the political landscape; and explain the processes of the electoral system, political parties, and interest groups to persuade and influence. Institutions, processes, and public policies are examined from a cross-cultural perspective. |
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51638 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Wrighten, Jatia D |
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| GVPT 200 |
International Political Relations (3) |
A study of the major factors underlying international relations, the methods of conducting foreign relations, and the means of avoiding or alleviating international conflicts. The objective is to interact with global communities, contribute to policy formation, analyze differing worldviews, and apply historical and cultural contexts to identify probable outcomes of disputes. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GVPT 200 or GVPT 300. |
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50183 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Forsberg, Ole J |
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| GVPT 210 |
Introduction to Public Policy and Public Administration (3) |
Prerequisite: GVPT 100. An introduction to the study of the administrative process in the executive branch and the structure and function of the federal system. The aim is to apply the mechanisms of policy formulation to the budgetary process, analyze the nature of public personnel policy and the fundamentals of organization theory, and evaluate the impact of new technologies on public organizations. Topics include the organizational structure, the political cultural environment, intergovernmental relations, performance management, social equity, and public administration and public finance administration. |
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51242 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Spurlock, Michael L |
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| GVPT 280 |
Comparative Politics and Government (3) |
An introductory study of institutional patterns and trends in a variety of countries with dissimilar governmental styles. The goal is to compare the stages of political development in the modern state system on a spectrum ranging from liberal democracies to authoritarian regimes. Discussion covers ethnic conflict and economic inequality in relation to the success and failure of governmental approaches in solving compelling issues. |
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50311 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Castor, Shauna M |
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| GVPT 280 |
Comparative Politics and Government (3) |
An introductory study of institutional patterns and trends in a variety of countries with dissimilar governmental styles. The goal is to compare the stages of political development in the modern state system on a spectrum ranging from liberal democracies to authoritarian regimes. Discussion covers ethnic conflict and economic inequality in relation to the success and failure of governmental approaches in solving compelling issues. |
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51981 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Roether, Lee Herbison |
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| GVPT 306 |
Global Political Economy (3) |
A study of the relationship between political and economic processes in international affairs. Discussion covers the effect of globalization on the global environment, the economy, world peace, the power of the nation-state, and inequality between nation-states. |
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50476 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Backus, James E |
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| GVPT 306 |
Global Political Economy (3) |
A study of the relationship between political and economic processes in international affairs. Discussion covers the effect of globalization on the global environment, the economy, world peace, the power of the nation-state, and inequality between nation-states. |
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51982 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Brunn, Elizabeth K |
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| GVPT 308 |
International Human Rights (3) |
Recommended: GVPT 100. An examination of the principles and practices governing human rights from ancient times to contemporary international conventions and U.N. declarations. The aim is to analyze, evaluate, and discuss present national/international pushes for human rights and emancipation. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GVPT 308 or GVPT 399Y. |
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51730 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Knowles, Gordon J |
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| GVPT 403 |
Law, Morality, and War (3) |
A study of just war traditions. The objective is to make informed decisions and analyze conflict. Discussions cover the theoretical and practical connections between law, war, and morality. |
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51983 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Online |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Sylvain, Carol Leigh |
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| GVPT 406 |
Global Terrorism (3) |
An examination of the development of global terrorism and its impact on the international community. The goal is to participate in strategy and policy formulation and implementation, evaluate threats, and assess infrastructures that support global terrorist organizations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GVPT 401A or GVPT 406. |
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50184 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Hallion, Marie E |
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| GVPT 406 |
Global Terrorism (3) |
An examination of the development of global terrorism and its impact on the international community. The goal is to participate in strategy and policy formulation and implementation, evaluate threats, and assess infrastructures that support global terrorist organizations. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GVPT 401A or GVPT 406. |
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51984 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Online |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Langan, William B. |
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| GVPT 407 |
State Terrorism (3) |
An examination of the use of force and power (terrorism) by states against various populations to advance the interests of their civilization or state. The objective is to apply knowledge of culture, tradition, ideology, and methodology to comprehend state terrorism; analyze risk to national security; and explain how domestic climates and international relationships interact to support state terrorism. Topics include state behavior and norms; state interests, power, and force; application of power and force; and coercion within and among civilizations. Students who have completed GVPT 401B or GVPT 401C may not receive credit for GVPT 407. |
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50455 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Aiton, Jeffrey Bruce |
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| GVPT 408 |
Counterterrorism (3) |
An investigation of counterterrorism (including its historical context), focusing on the evaluation of threats and the formulation of defeat strategies. The aim is to evaluate response strategies, help improve offensive and defensive planning, and construct a defeat strategy for a terrorist threat. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GVPT 399H or GVPT 408. |
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50365 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Busseau, Robert A |
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| GVPT 408 |
Counterterrorism (3) |
An investigation of counterterrorism (including its historical context), focusing on the evaluation of threats and the formulation of defeat strategies. The aim is to evaluate response strategies, help improve offensive and defensive planning, and construct a defeat strategy for a terrorist threat. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GVPT 399H or GVPT 408. |
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51704 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Drew, Joseph S |
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| GVPT 409 |
Terrorism, Antiterrorism, and Homeland Security (3) |
An expanded study of global terrorism and the impact on the homeland security of the United States in the 21st century. The objective is to investigate the relationship between the evolving terrorism threat environment and its impact on the U.S. homeland. Topics include partners and approaches to detect, defeat, or mitigate terrorism and various ways the nation readies its diverse communities to identify, respond, and protect critical infrastructure. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GVPT 409 or GVPT 498X. |
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50456 |
15 May 2024-09 Jul 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6380 |
Faculty: Hullet, Deborah E |
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| GVPT 409 |
Terrorism, Antiterrorism, and Homeland Security (3) |
An expanded study of global terrorism and the impact on the homeland security of the United States in the 21st century. The objective is to investigate the relationship between the evolving terrorism threat environment and its impact on the U.S. homeland. Topics include partners and approaches to detect, defeat, or mitigate terrorism and various ways the nation readies its diverse communities to identify, respond, and protect critical infrastructure. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GVPT 409 or GVPT 498X. |
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52355 |
12 Jun 2024-06 Aug 2024 |
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Open |
Online |
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Section: 6980 |
Faculty: Buchanan, Jeremy S. |
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