POLITICAL SCIENCE

POLS 494 (01) Topics in IR: Comparative Rule of Law / 3 units
52 494 01 (CRN 5207)   
Shirk, D.
This course will examine the rule of law in comparative perspective. Students will learn how scholars and policy makers attempt to define, measure, and ultimately promote the rule of law. In the process, students will study theories from political science and other disciplines that examine societal compliance with the law, the accountability of state actors to the law, and the provision of basic rights and access to justice under the law. In the process, students will learn about some key case studies and cross-national data sources that illustrate the challenges and practices that affect the rule of law in different countries. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Monday, July 7.
3-week Post Session (8/4 – 8/22)
M-Th                                       
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
PJ 217                                                         
Limit 30

POLS 494 (02) Topics in IR: Latin American Politics and Film / 3 units
52 494 02 (CRN 5208)   
Edmonds-Poli, E.
The purpose of this course is to examine how important political issues in Latin America are treated in film. We will seek to understand how films (both U.S. and Latin American) reflect popular opinion and understanding of specific political events and issues. Topics covered include: revolutions in Cuba and Central America, military authoritarianism, democratization, human rights, justice and truth commissions, drug trafficking, urban violence and the rule of law, and indigenous rights and environmental issues. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Monday, May 5.
3-week Pre Session (6/2 – 6/20)
M-Th                                       
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
PJ 215                                                         
Limit 30

POLS 565 Politics in Russia / 3 units
52 565 01 (CRN 5211)   
Nadkarni, V.
An examination of the political institutions and forces of change in the U.S.S.R. and Soviet successor states with particular attention to the difficulties of democratization, modernization, and capitalist transformation. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Tuesday, April 8.
Special Session (5/7 – 6/11)
MW                                          
5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
5/10
S
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PJ 253                                                
Limit 18

POLS 568 Politics in China / 3 units
52 568 01 (CRN 5209)   
Otto, L.
An examination of contemporary politics and issues including political institutions, the policy-making process, and citizen political behavior. Special attention is given to prospects for political reform in China. (No class on Monday, September 1, 2008, due to the Labor Day holiday.) Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Monday, July 14.
Special Session (8/11 – 9/22)
MW                                          
5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
PJ 253                                                         
Limit 18