Timeroom: Spring 2022

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 401 (02) - Politics and Society

Politics and Society

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 50
CRN: 54170

Introduces the nature of politics and political institutions. Emphasizes political behavior and continuing issues of modern politics, such as power, authority, legitimacy, freedom, and order.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): POLT 401H

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Humanities(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	HORT 304

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 401 (1HY) - Politics and Society

Politics and Society

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 50003

Introduces the nature of politics and political institutions. Emphasizes political behavior and continuing issues of modern politics, such as power, authority, legitimacy, freedom, and order.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): POLT 401H

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Online with some campus visits, Humanities(Disc), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	M	12:40pm - 2:00pm	HORT 204
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	W	12:40pm - 2:00pm	ONLINE

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 402 (01) - American Politics and Government

American Politics & Government

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 55091

Foundational course to help students understand the institutions and actors of American politics and government, the decision-making process of government, and the political considerations that drive American government.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): POLT 402H

Mutual Exclusion : PS 402

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Social Science (Discovery)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	9:10am - 10:30am	HORT 207

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 402 (02) - American Politics and Government

American Politics & Government

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 51014

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): POLT 402H

Mutual Exclusion : PS 402

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Social Science (Discovery)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	HORT 207

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 403 (01) - United States in World Affairs

United States in World Affairs

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 50026

Introduces students to key concepts, actors, and events in U.S. foreign policy. After examining the early foundations of American foreign policy, this course concentrates on the United States' international engagement from the Cold War to the present. Students develop the analytical skills they need to form their own opinions on contemporary issues in U.S. foreign policy, and defend these opinions articulately based on a solid knowledge of historic and current events.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): POLT 403H, POLT 403W

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	3:40pm - 5:00pm	HORT 204

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 403 (02) - United States in World Affairs

United States in World Affairs

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 55050

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): POLT 403H, POLT 403W

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	PCAC M223

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 403 (03) - United States in World Affairs

United States in World Affairs

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 56607

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): POLT 403H, POLT 403W

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	HORT 204

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 444B (01) - Cruel and Unusual in a Federal System

Cruel and Unusual

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 56431

This course is an exploration of the US/state constitutional language of 'cruel and unusual' as an important limitation on governmental power. Students study its historical origins, interpretations, and applications across time periods and types of regimes. Particular attention will be paid to its association with the death penalty in the contemporary United States.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed classes in section: Freshman, Sophomore

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Social Science (Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	12:40pm - 2:00pm	HORT 327

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 500 (01) - American Public Policy

American Public Policy

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 57011

Foundational public policy course examining policy choices and conflicts, how policy decisions are made, how policies are assessed, the development of potential policy solutions, and the politics of policy making. Students engage in a task force project that simulates public policy processes and culminates in a policy recommendation at the end of the semester. Writing intensive.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Mutual Exclusion : PS 500

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	12:40pm - 2:00pm	HORT 210

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 505 (01) - American Congress

American Congress

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 40
CRN: 57010

Role and powers of Congress as national lawmaker and check on the executive branch: committee structure, concepts of representation, legislative oversight and party cleavage, federal budget control, and foreign policy involvement.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	HORT 207