Timeroom: Spring 2022

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 546 (01) - Wealth and Politics in Asia

Wealth and Politics in Asia

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

Class Size: 30
CRN: 56608

Different paths to modernization, industrialization, and development in nations of the Asia-Pacific Rim. In-depth examinations of the challenges faced by Japan, China, Hong Kong/Macao, Taiwan, and the Koreas in their search for the correct path to economic growth and prosperity, with special emphasis on each nation's distinct society and history. Companion course to POLT 545, but either may be taken separately. Writing intensive.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

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	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	HORT 204

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 548 (01) - Drug Wars

Drug Wars

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

Class Size: 40
CRN: 55148

The Americas have hosted several wars against drugs, but these militarized campaigns have not curtailed the global consumption of opiates, cocaine, and cannabis. Perhaps even more sobering, the drug wars have coincided with spiraling rates of violent crime. Given this track record, policymakers have begun to reevaluate drug policies in the US and abroad. This course evaluates these contemporary changes, particularly in light of the successes and failures of past drug control policies.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Instructors: STAFF

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

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 552 (01) - Contemporary European Politics

Contemporary European Politics

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

Class Size: 30
CRN: 54765

Analyzes politics, governments, and societies in contemporary Europe; focuses on basic characteristics of political life in different countries as well as pressing economic, political, and social issues.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

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	9:40am - 11:00am	HORT 304

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 560 (01) - World Politics

World Politics

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

Class Size: 30
CRN: 57012

The course explores the primary issues of world politics with a focus on conflict, cooperation and development. Students are introduced to the principal theories and concepts in the analysis of world politics and encouraged to apply these theories and concepts to contemporary global issues. Writing intensive.

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

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Social Science (Discovery)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HORT 204

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 568 (01) - International Security

International Security

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

Class Size: 40
CRN: 56609

Explores central issues related to security in international politics, including: intelligence collection, emerging technologies, the rise and fall of major interstate wars, nuclear weapons, climate change, terrorism, civil wars, and coercion. Prereq: POLT 403.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	8:10am - 9:30am	HORT 115

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 584 (01) - Selected Topics in Political Thought

Selected Topics Polt Thought

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

Class Size: 30
CRN: 56611

Special issues in political theory, such as liberalism and conservatism, radical political thought, the American character, and others. Not offered every semester. See departmental listings for semester offerings. Writing intensive. 4 cr.

Section Comments: Topic: The Enlightenment.

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

Equivalent(s): POLT 620

Only listed campus in section: Durham

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	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HORT 207

Additional Course Details:

The Enlightenment

This intermediate-level political thought course will examine the revolution in thought that occurred throughout Europe and the early United States in the 18^th Century. Often called the Age of Reason. In that period, thinkers of all types questioned established ‘truths’ and the influence of theology on intellectual inquiry, subjecting ideas and policies to the scrutiny of empiricism and logic. This movement planted the seeds for modern liberalism, cultural humanism, science and technology and laissez fairE capitalism. We will study works on politics, war, art, economics and crime by such thinkers as Diderot, Voltaire, Adam Smith, Locke and James Madison, among many others.

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 592 (01) - Selected Topics in International Politics

Selected Topics Intl Politics

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

Class Size: 30
CRN: 54766

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.

Section Comments: Topic: Challenges of Nuclear Weapons.

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

Equivalent(s): POLT 660

Only listed campus in section: Durham

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	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HORT 307

Additional Course Details:

The Challenges of Nuclear Weapons

This course will give students a historically and theoretically grounded understanding of key issues related to nuclear weapons and issues likley to arise in the future. Students will learn the major theories used to understand nuclear weapons, including the nuclear revolution, mutually assured destruction, and nuclear doctrines. The second part of the course will focus on the nuclear weapons states, nuclear crises, and nuclear negotiations, and issues including nuclear latency, nuclear terrorism, the effects of cyber and artificial intelligence on strategic stability, and the nuclear taboo. The course will include occassional meetings during the common hour where students will attend guest lectures from visiting scholars and policymakers. Students should be prepared to attend these common hour events. This is a special topics course; students who have taken a different POLT 592 course may still enroll in this course.

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 595 (01) - Smart Politics

Smart Politics

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

Class Size: 30
CRN: 56612

An introduction to empirical research methods in political science, both qualitative and quantitative. Students study all aspects of the research process, including hypothesis-building, concepts and variables, measurement, research design, sampling, and empirical observations. Special attention paid to the use of statistical software. Writing intensive.

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

Mutual Exclusion : PS 595

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: STAFF

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

Additional Course Details:

This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of data science / analytics.
There are no exams in this course.
All students will have the opportunity to present their research at the UNH Undergraduate Research Conference in spring 2022.

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 602A (01) - Internship

Internship

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

CRN: 50340

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 classes in section: Junior, Senior

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 602B (01) - Washington Center Internship

Washington Center Internship

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

CRN: 50870

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 classes in section: Junior, Senior

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022		Hours Arranged	TBA

Timeroom: Spring 2022

The Challenges of Nuclear Weapons

This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of data science / analytics.

There are no exams in this course.

All students will have the opportunity to present their research at the UNH Undergraduate Research Conference in spring 2022.