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Department of Social Sciences<br />
of the <strong>American</strong> federal political system. Topics<br />
include the nature of <strong>American</strong> democracy, the<br />
constitutional framework, political attitudes,<br />
socialization and participation, political parties<br />
and elections, and the federal decision-making<br />
process.<br />
Prerequisite: POL201 Introduction to Political<br />
Science.<br />
POL322 Foreign Policy of the Major Powers<br />
[3-0, 3 cr.]<br />
This course is a survey and analysis of the<br />
policies of the great powers in the post-cold<br />
war period. It covers the changing patterns of<br />
ties between the great powers, in light of the<br />
USSR’s disintegration, Russia’s revival, the end<br />
of the cold war, Japan’s and Germany’s rise as<br />
economic giants, China’s economic growth, as<br />
well as European integration and the United<br />
Nation’s revival. This course further discusses<br />
the domestic and international influences on<br />
great power decision-making, notably security<br />
and economic matters.<br />
Prerequisite: POL201 Introduction to Political<br />
Science.<br />
POL323 Middle East Governments and<br />
Politics [3-0, 3 cr.]<br />
This course deals with the major themes and<br />
challenges shaping Middle East politics. Topics<br />
covered include the process of post-colonial<br />
state formation; the rise of Arab nationalism<br />
and other forms of proto-nationalisms;<br />
variations in regime consolidation and statesociety<br />
relations; the institutional structures of<br />
authoritarianism; the challenges of economic<br />
restructuring and political liberalization; and<br />
the Islamist challenge.<br />
Prerequisite: POL201 Introduction to Political<br />
Science.<br />
POL331 International Organization [3-0, 3 cr.]<br />
This course covers the concepts and the<br />
evolution of international organization. It<br />
encompasses the structure and the evolution<br />
of the United Nations, with emphasis on<br />
collective security, pacific settlements of<br />
disputes, peacekeeping operations, and<br />
economic and social developments.<br />
Prerequisite: POL201 Introduction to Political<br />
Science.<br />
POL332 Public International Law [3-0, 3 cr.]<br />
This course examines the nature of<br />
international law sources, the differences<br />
between international law and municipal<br />
law and the international systems’ legal<br />
organization, states (their territory and<br />
jurisdiction) as subjects of international law, as<br />
well as international treaties and agreements,<br />
diplomatic and consular agents, laws of war,<br />
neutrality, belligerent occupation, and war<br />
crimes. Through case studies, this course<br />
examines the principle laws of nations.<br />
Prerequisite: POL201 Introduction to Political<br />
Science.<br />
POL421 The Middle East in International Affairs<br />
[3-0, 3 cr.]<br />
This course is a survey and analysis of the<br />
Middle East relations in their regional and<br />
international context. Relevant regional and<br />
international issues, with a bearing on the<br />
politics of the region’s states are discussed.<br />
Prerequisite: POL201 Introduction to Political<br />
Science.<br />
POL431 International Regional Organizations<br />
and Agencies [3-0, 3 cr.]<br />
This course covers the nature of international<br />
organizations, the legal foundations of<br />
international regional organizations, and their<br />
relations to the United Nations. The course also<br />
examines the types of international regional<br />
organizations, their varied functions, and the<br />
political and economic significance of these<br />
organizations. Occasional guest speakers from<br />
the United Nations will be invited.<br />
Prerequisite: POL201 Introduction to Political<br />
Science.<br />
POL432 Diplomatic and Consular Services [3-0,<br />
3 cr.]<br />
This course covers the structure, functions,<br />
and procedures of diplomatic and consular<br />
services. It also covers the recruitment of<br />
diplomatic and consular personnel, diplomacy<br />
and diplomatic theory, and diplomatic<br />
privileges and immunities. This course will<br />
include interactive activities with diplomats<br />
and consulates through field trips to the<br />
<strong>Lebanese</strong> Foreign Ministry and to selected<br />
embassies in Lebanon.<br />
Prerequisite: POL201 Introduction to Political<br />
Science.<br />
POL433 The UN System and Problems of<br />
Development [3-0, 3 cr.]<br />
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