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POLS 365       Politics in Russia (3)

CRN 10
3-week Pre Session (6/3 – 6/21)
M-Th                                   9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.          KIPJ-215
Nadkarni, V.
This course examines the development of the political institutions and culture of Russia since the collapse of Communism, with a focus on the role of the Presidency, the Parliament, political parties, and the public in shaping the life of the Russian Federation. Note: Course will be canceled if fewer than six (6) paid students enroll as of Monday, May 6. Limit 35

POLS 382       International Human Rights (3)

CRN 222
6-week Mid Session (6/24 – 8/2)
M-Th                                   1 – 2:40 p.m.                     KIPJ-215
McKenzie, M.
This course explores contending approaches to human rights, the role of institutions and organizations in setting human rights agendas, and human rights problems and policies in international politics. Note: Course will be canceled if fewer than six (6) paid students enroll as of Monday, May 20. Limit 35

POLS 435       Washington, D.C.: Directed Study in Political Science (3)

CRN 226
Gray, G.
This course requires students to complete a research paper while interning in Washington, D.C. The paper addresses an issue in political science that relates to the internship experience. Limit 15

POLS 436       Washington, D.C.: Internship in Political Science (3)

CRN 227
Gray, G.
Students work 35-40 hours a week in Washington, D.C. at an internship related to political science. The internship must be approved by the Department of Political Science and International Relations. Students receive three units of credit which may apply toward the major. Limit 15

POLS 437       Washington, D.C.: Class in Political Science (3)

CRN 228
Gray, G.
This political science course is taken in Washington, D.C. during the internship.The course must be approved by the Department of Political Science and International Relations. Limit 15

POLS 444       War Powers and the American Constitution (3)

CRN 11
3-week Post Session (8/5 – 8/23)
M-Th                                   9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.          KIPJ-215
Dominguez, C.
How have the United States Congress and the President fought over the powers to initiate, conduct, and conclude wars throughout American history? This course will examine modern and historical scholarship on the balance of war powers and how it has shifted over time. Note: Course will be canceled if fewer than six (6) paid students enroll by Monday, July 8. Limit 35

POLS 485       Washington, D.C.: Directed Study in International Relations (3)

CRN 229
Gray, G.
This course requires students to complete a research paper while interning in Washington, D.C. The paper addresses an issue in international relations that relates to the internship experience. Limit 15

POLS 486       Washington, D.C.: Internship in International Relations (3)

CRN 230
Gray, G.
Students work 35-40 hours a week in Washington, D.C. at an internship related to international relations. The internship must be approved by the Department of Political Science and International Relations. Students receive three units of credit which may apply toward the major. Limit 15

POLS 487       Washington, D.C.: Class in International Relations (3)

CRN 231
Gray, G.
This international relations course is taken in Washington, D.C. during the internship. The course must be approved by the Department of Political Science and International Relations.
Limit 15