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