Timeroom: Spring 2021

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 566 (1SY) - Asian Challenge to Global Order

Asian Challenge

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 56304

Asian international relations continue to challenge global power structures. As the world's most vital region, Asia is characterized by explosive economic growth, diverse political systems, modernizing militaries, and advanced technologies. This course explores the regional political and economic dilemmas, starting with the breakdown of the old imperialist order, Japan's expansion, the Asian Cold War, Korean and Chinese unification, China's post-1978 emergence, North Korea nuclear weapons, and the growing conflict over the Pacific Ocean's marginal seas. Writing intensive.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	ONLINE

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 592 (01) - Selected Topics in International Politics

Top/International Security

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 55957

Examines specialized issues in international politics. Topics may include ethnic conflict, non-proliferations and global security, economic and political globalization, etc. Not offered every semester. See departmental listings for semester offerings. Writing Intensive. 4 crs.

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

Equivalent(s): POLT 660

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Colleges not allowed in section: Graduate School

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HORT 207

Additional Course Details:

Why has major, interstate war declined in recent decades? What is the role of non-state actors in international politics? How can different actors respond to global security issues such as climate
change? Though military force remains highly pertinent to international politics, new technologies, new actors, and new issues present a wide range of security issues for international political actors. This course uses recent and contemporary issues to ask how actors in international politics seek security and react to insecurity. Through theoretical readings, concrete case studies, and
contemporary policy debates, students will be introduced to primary security challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century.

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 592 (2SY) - Selected Topics in International Politics

Top/International Security

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 57322

Section Comments: Full Title: Nuclear Politics and Terrorism - Addressing Threats to International Security

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

Equivalent(s): POLT 660

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Colleges not allowed in section: Graduate School

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	ONLINE

Additional Course Details:

Polt 592 (2) Nuclear Weapons and Terrorism: Addressing Threats to Int’l Security

Nuclear weapons and terrorism continue to be a major concerns in international security. With the recent assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist and the Taliban regaining power in Afghanistan, is the world more dangerous? This course addresses that question by examining how nuclear weapons and terrorism have shaped the world and examining case studies of countries and regions around the world facing these challenges.

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 602A (01) - Internship

Internship

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 50376

Field experience in a governmental or nongovernmental organization at the local, state, national, or international level. Arrangements must be made through the political science department. Open to juniors and seniors with at least a 3.2 GPA. Permission of the undergraduate curriculum committee of the department is required prior to the internship.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 602B (01) - Washington Center Internship

Washington Center Internship

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 50965

A four-credit independent study designed to work in conjunction with the University's Washington Center Internship program. Requirements: major in political science. Junior or senior research component to be discussed with faculty sponsor. For details on the Washington Center Internship, please contact Paula DiNardo, Coordinator National Student Exchange and Washington Center Internships, 114 Hood House, 603-862-3485 (V/TTY 862-2607), email: paula.dinardo@unh.edu. Prereq: POLT 402.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 602D (01) - Internship

Internship

Credits: 2.0 to 12.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

CRN: 51135

Field experience in governmental or nongovernmental organization at the local, state, national, or international level. Arrangements must be made through the political science department. Open to juniors and seniors with at least 3.2 GPA. Permission from the undergraduate curriculum committee of the department is required. From 2 to 12 credits maybe taken. Cr/F.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 696 (01) - Independent Study

Independent Study

Credits: 2.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 50335

Designed to meet special interests of students and instructors in exploring issues in political science. Upon satisfying eligibility requirements set forth by departmental guidelines (in departmental office and online), students must have the approval of a faculty sponsor. Students submit the form and all supporting evidence by mid-semester prior to the planned semester of independent study for departmental approval. Does not meet the major's four field-course requirement; maximum of eight (8) credits can be counted toward the non-field major requirements. Prereq: at least one upper-level course in field of independent study. Only open to Political Science majors.

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

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 750 (01) - Politics of Poverty

Politics of Poverty

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 13
CRN: 56303

Why are some countries rich while others are so poor? This course answers this question by examining several theories of economic development: political culture, modernization, dependency, regime types, urban bias, rent-seeking institutions, and international aid. The immediate goal of this course is for students to understand the causes of international inequality in the distribution of wealth. Students also improve their ability to evaluate theoretical arguments and empirical evidence critically, and develop reading and writing skills. Writing intensive.

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

Mutual Exclusion : PS 750

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	W	3:10pm - 6:00pm	HORT 215

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 751 (1SY) - Comparative Environmental Politics and Policy

Comp Environmental Politics

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 13
CRN: 56416

Environmental politics and policy across national boundaries and at different levels of governance. Comparison of the U.S. and European Union environmental policies to build a foundation for comparisons across national boundaries and sub-national authorities. Students improve their understanding of how and why comparative methods are used to gain insight into politics and policymaking. Central concepts and debates addressed include the roles of expertise, sustainability, precautionary principle, the use of market mechanisms in policy, environmental justice, policy devolution and flexibility, environmental performance assessment, NGO roles, activism, and social movements. Using a range of theoretical approaches and historical and contemporary events and case studies, evaluating the claims and explanatory power of various concepts and theories. Includes ethical issues emerging from the theory and practice of environmental politics. Writing intensive.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	M	3:10pm - 6:00pm	ONLINE

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 760 (1SY) - Theories of International Relations

Theories Internatl Relations

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 13
CRN: 56351

Theoretical approaches of international politics, international organization, and international political economy with particular emphasis on systems theories, domestic determinants of foreign policy and theories of decision making. Writing intensive.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	R	3:10pm - 6:00pm	ONLINE