-
320K.
American Constitutional Development.
- Primarily for prelaw students and government majors. A survey of the origin
and growth of the American constitutional system, with emphasis on the
political and economic background. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of
lower-division government.
-
320L.
Arab-Israeli Politics.
- Same as Middle Eastern Studies 323K (Topic 1: Arab-Israeli
Politics). In-depth study of domestic, regional, and international factors
involved in politics in the Middle East, including simulation of diplomatic
interaction in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing.
-
321.
American State Politics.
- The states as subsystems of the American political system; state political
cultures, social-economic environments, federalism, political participation,
interest groups, parties, legislatures, executives, courts, and selected public
policies. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
government.
-
321M.
Politics in Japan.
- Same as Asian Studies 321M. Survey of twentieth-century Japan: historical
trends; prewar fascism and militarism; bases of politics; postwar conservative
coalition; parliamentary institutions. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Politics in
Japan) and Government 321M may not both be counted. Prerequisite:
Six semester hours of lower-division government.
-
322M.
Politics in China.
- Same as Asian Studies 322M. Survey of twentieth-century China: historical
trends; 1911 revolution; Warlord-Nationalist period; Communist revolution;
post-1949 issues; new social and political institutions. Asian Studies 361
(Topic: Politics in China) and Government 322M may not both be counted.
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.
-
323.
The British Political System.
- Same as European Studies 361 (Topic 10: The British Political
System). The British Constitution; Parliament, cabinet, and administration;
parties, politics, and elections; contemporary policies and problems.
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.
-
324J.
Governments and Politics of Eastern Europe.
- Same as European Studies 361 (Topic 14: Government and Politics of
Eastern Europe). Only one of the following may be counted: Government 324J,
365N (Topic: East European Politics), 365N (Topic: Government and
Politics of Eastern Europe), 365N (Topic: Politics of Eastern
Europe), 365N (Topic: Soviet and East European Politics).
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.
-
324L.
Governments and Politics of Western Europe.
- Same as European Studies 361 (Topic 11: Governments and Politics of
Western Europe). Comparative study of peoples, institutions, parties,
interest groups, and bureaucracy in the countries of Western Europe,
concentrating on the major political systems of Britain, France, Germany, and
Italy. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
government.
-
325.
Political Parties.
- Character of the American party system, organization and leadership;
pressure politics; the nominating process, campaigns, suffrage, elections, and
the expression of public opinion. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of
lower-division government.
-
327L.
Public Opinion and American Politics.
- The nature of and major influences on public attitudes, the measurement of
public opinion, and the role of public opinion in government.
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.
-
328L.
Introduction to Latin American Government and Politics.
- Same as Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 5: Introduction to Latin
American Government and Politics). An introductory survey of Latin American
political systems: governmental organization, political processes, and current
problems. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
government.
-
328M.
Politics in Southern Europe.
- Same as European Studies 361 (Topic 12: Politics in Southern
Europe). Comparative analysis of development politics in capitalist and
socialist systems in southwestern and southeastern Europe. Prerequisite:
Six semester hours of lower-division government.
-
328N.
Politics in Southeast Europe.
- Same as European Studies 361 (Topic 13: Politics in Southeast
Europe). Only one of the following may be counted: Government 328N, 365N
(Topic: Politics in Southeast Europe), Russian, East European, and
Eurasian Studies 335 (Topic 4: Politics in Southeast Europe).
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.
-
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Government.
- This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at
another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad
Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the
Department of Government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange
program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is
awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit
when the topics vary.
-
330K.
The American President.
- Development of the power and influence of the president; nomination,
election, and responsibility; case studies of presidential problems; comparison
of president and other executives. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of
lower-division government.
-
331L.
Law and Society.
- Designed primarily for prelaw students. The role of law in the context of
major social issues; legal research and oral argument. Prerequisite: Six
semester hours of lower-division government.
-
335M.
Topics in Political Thought.
- Intensive examination of selected issues in political thought. May be
repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing and six semester hours of lower-division government.
- Topic 1: History of Political Thought.
Topic 2: Liberty and Justice.
Topic 3: Politics and Reality.
Topic 4: Rationality and Political Thought.
Topic 5: Religion in American Political Thought. Same as Religious
Studies 361 (Topic 9: Religion in American Political Thought). Only one
of the following may be counted: Government 335M (Topic 5), 335M (Topic:
Religion in American Political Thought I), 335M (Topic: Religion in
American Political Thought II), Religious Studies 361 (Topic: Religion
in American Political Thought I), 361 (Topic: Religion in American
Political Thought II).
Topic 6: Utilitarianism.
-
335N.
Topics in American State Government and Politics.
- Analysis of varying topics in the study of American state government and
politics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
Six semester hours of lower-division government.
- Topic 1: American State Constitutions.
Topic 2: American State Legislatures.
Topic 3: Texas Political History.
-
336M.
Governments and Politics of Russia.
- Issues of nationalism and state-building facing Russia and its neighbors.
Evaluation of the post-Soviet experience from the perspectives of both domestic
and foreign policy. Government 336M and Russian, East European, and Eurasian
Studies 335 (Topic 3: Governments and Politics of Russia) may not both
be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
government.
-
337M.
Topics in Latin American Government and Politics.
- In-depth analysis of the governmental process in Latin American countries,
and topical treatment of political and administrative patterns across the
region. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.
- Topic 1: Civil-Military Relations in Latin America. Same as Latin
American Studies 337M (Topic 1: Civil-Military Relations in Latin
America).
Topic 2: Parties, Elections, and Democracy in Latin America. Same as
Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 2: Parties, Elections, and Democracy in
Latin America).
Topic 3: Politics in South America. Same as Latin American Studies 337M
(Topic 3: Politics in South America).
Topic 4: United States - Mexican Border Relations. Same as Mexican
American Studies 374 (Topic 14: United States - Mexican Border
Relations) and Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 4: United States -
Mexican Border Relations).
-
338L.
East Asian International Relations.
- Same as Asian Studies 338L. Survey of Russian/Soviet, Japanese, Chinese,
and American foreign policies of the twentieth century, emphasizing
Pacific-region interests; historical policies; intermittent conflicts, such as
China versus Japan, Korean War, Indochina Wars; China's emergence as a nuclear
power. Asian Studies 361 (Topic: East Asian International Relations) and
Government 338L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division
standing and six semester hours of lower-division government.
-
339L.
Research Methods in Government.
- An introduction to research design, data collection and analysis, and the
use of the computer and related equipment. Prerequisite: Six semester
hours of lower-division government.
-
340M.
Readings in Government.
- Individually guided and supervised readings and research in selected topics
in government. Schedule and topic of study determined by student in
consultation with instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
Six semester hours of lower-division government and written consent of
instructor and the undergraduate adviser.
-
341M.
Decision Theory.
- An introduction to the basic concepts and models using decision theory in
political science, with particular emphasis on utility analysis, game theory,
coalition formation, and voting behavior. Prerequisite: Six semester
hours of lower-division government.
-
342N.
Public Choice.
- The political-economic models that have developed in this area of social
science. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government,
Economics 320K, or consent of instructor.
-
344.
American Foreign Relations.
- The aims, methods, and accomplishments of United States foreign policy
since World War II, by geographic areas and by special problems.
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.
-
344L.
Introduction to Comparative Politics.
- Introductory survey of basic concepts, perspectives, approaches, and trends
in comparative politics, with emphasis on the formal-legal, group, class,
elite, political culture, structural-functional, and systems approaches.
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.
-
347J.
Southeast Asia: States and Region.
- Same as Asian Studies 347J. Governments and politics in Southeast Asian
countries, intraregional relations, and the region in world affairs. Asian
Studies 361 (Topic: Southeast Asia: States and Regions) and Government
347J may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of
lower-division government.
-
347K.
Governments and Politics of South Asia.
- Same as Asian Studies 347K. A survey of political developments,
governmental organization, and economic and social problems in South Asia.
Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Governments and Politics of South Asia) and
Government 347K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Six semester
hours of lower-division government.
-
347L.
Introduction to Political Theory.
- Study of political theory: what it is; its origins; tradition; political
theory today. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
government.
-
348.
Government and the American Economy.
- Relationship of government to the economic system; past trends and present
problems in government policy in the United States. Prerequisite:
Economics 302 and six semester hours of lower-division government.
-
350K.
Statistical Analysis in Political Science.
- Elementary statistical techniques and their applications to problems in
political science. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
government.
-
350L.
Advanced Statistical Analysis in Political Science.
- Selected advanced topics in the application of statistics to problems in
political science. Prerequisite: Government 350K.
-
355M.
Topics in Political Science.
- Emphasis on varying topics in government and politics of contemporary
interest and concern. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government, and
upper-division standing or written consent of instructor.
- Topic 1: Human Behavior as Rational Action.
-
357L.
Judicial Process and Behavior.
- Introduction to traditional and modern approaches to the study of the
judicial process, with emphasis on the nature and origin of judicial decisions
and the factors that affect judicial decision making. Prerequisite: Six
semester hours of lower-division government.
-
357M.
Topics in Public Law.
- Intensive study of various aspects of law and the legal system. Three
lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one
semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite:
Six semester hours of lower-division government.
- Topic 1: Gender-Based Discrimination. Same as American Studies 370
(Topic 6: Gender-Based Discrimination) and Women's Studies 345 (Topic 8:
Gender-Based Discrimination). Three lecture hours a week for one
semester. American Studies 371 (Topic: Gender-Based Discrimination) and
Government 357M (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
Topic 2: Jurisprudence. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Topic 3: Supreme Court and Public Policy. Two lecture hours and one
discussion hour a week for one semester.
-
358.
Introduction to Public Policy.
- A survey of American public policy, with emphasis on modern problems and
trends. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
government.
-
360N.
Topics in International Relations.
- Special studies stressing the theoretical aspects or the substantive policy
problems of international politics. May be repeated for credit when the topics
vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester hours of
lower-division government.
- Topic 1: America in Decline?
Topic 2: Causes of War.
Topic 3: International Organization.
Topic 4: Understanding the Cold War.
Topic 5: Understanding World Affairs.
Topic 6: United States Foreign Policy.
Topic 7: The United States and World Order.
-
362L.
Government Research Internship.
- Fieldwork in research and analysis on governmental and political problems.
The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government and
consent of instructor.
-
365L.
Studies in Asian Politics.
- Special studies of political behavior and institutions, problems, or
developments in individual countries or in the region. May be repeated for
credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of
lower-division government.
- Topic 1: Politics of Economic Development in East Asia. Same as
Asian Studies 361 (Topic 12: Politics of Economic Development in East
Asia).
-
365N.
Topics in Comparative Politics.
- Analysis of varying topics in the comparative study of political processes.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six
semester hours of lower-division government.
- Topic 1: Politics in Contemporary Africa. Same as African and
African American Studies 365. African and African American Studies 374 (Topic:
Politics in Contemporary Africa) and Government 365N (Topic 1) may not
both be counted.
Topic 2: Immigration and Comparative Politics.
Topic 3: The Military in Politics.
Topic 4: Political Development in Eastern Europe and Latin America. Same
as Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 6: Political Development in Eastern
Europe and Latin America).
Topic 5: States and Peasants. Same as African and African American
Studies 374 (Topic 5: States and Peasants).
-
365P.
The Politics of Oil.
- Same as Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 7: The Politics of Oil).
The national and international political complexities of petroleum;
relationship of trends in petroleum economics to international political
alignments. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
government.
-
370K.
Racial and Ethnic Politics.
- An examination of the role of racial and ethnic minorities in politics and
of the impact of politics on these minorities. May be repeated for credit when
the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division
government.
- Topic 1: Comparative Racial Politics. Same as African and African
American Studies 374 (Topic 6: Comparative Racial Politics) and Latin
American Studies 337M (Topic 7: Comparative Racial Politics).
Topic 2: Latino Politics. Same as Mexican American Studies 374 (Topic
15: Latino Politics) and Latin American Studies 337M (Topic 8: Latino
Politics).
-
370L.
Topics in American Government and Politics.
- Analysis of varying topics in the study of American government and
politics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Some topics
partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history; these are
identified in the Course Schedule. Prerequisite: Six semester
hours of lower-division government.
- Topic 1: Election Campaigns.
Topic 2: Leadership in America. Same as American Studies 370 (Topic 10:
Leadership in America). American Studies 371 (Topic: Leadership in
America) and Government 370L (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
Topic 3: Bureaucracy in America.
Topic 4: Government in the Business Environment. Same as Management 337
(Topic 15: Government in the Business Environment). Prerequisite:
Management 335 or 336, with a grade of at least C; or Management 335 and
336 with a grade of at least C in each.
Topic 5: Parties and Electoral Politics in the United States.
Topic 6: Politics of Hollywood.
Topic 7: The United States Congress.
-
371N,
671N. Administrative Internship.
- Students perform research and related activities in a national, state, or
local administrative agency. Written reports required. The equivalent of three
or six lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Twelve
semester hours of government and consent of instructor.
-
372N,
672N. Campaigns and Elections Internship.
- Students perform research and related activities in political campaigns and
polling. Written reports required. The equivalent of three or six lecture hours
a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours of
government and consent of instructor.
-
373N,
673N. Legislative Internship.
- Students perform research and related activities in a national, state, or
local legislature. Written reports required. The equivalent of three or six
lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Twelve semester
hours of government and consent of instructor.
-
679H.
Honors Tutorial Course.
- Lectures and supervised individual research and the writing of a
substantial paper on a special topic in the field of government. No grade is
awarded until the student has completed the two-semester sequence. Three
lecture hours a week for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA,
upper-division standing, admission to the Government Honors Program, and
written consent of the Government Honors Program adviser; for 679HB, Government
679HA.
-
379S.
Honors Seminar.
- Substantive focus varies each semester. Topics include but are not limited
to constitutional interpretation, political thought, the evolution of American
politics, and comparative politics. May be repeated for credit when the topics
vary. Prerequisite: Completion of thirty semester hours of coursework,
including at least six hours of government, and written consent of the
Government Honors Program adviser.