Timeroom: Fall 2023

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 401 (01) - Politics and Society

Politics and Society

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 50
CRN: 10949

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.

Equivalent(s): POLT 401H

Attributes: Humanities(Disc)

Instructors: Tama Andrews

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MW	9:40am - 11:00am	HORT 304

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 401 (02) - Politics and Society

Politics and Society

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 13016

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.

Equivalent(s): POLT 401H

Attributes: Humanities(Disc)

Instructors: Marla Brettschneider

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	HORT 207

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 402 (01) - American Politics and Government

American Politics & Government

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 50
CRN: 10092

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.

Equivalent(s): POLT 402H

Mutual Exclusion : PS 402

Attributes: Social Science (Discovery)

Instructors: Emily Baer-Bositis

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	HORT 304

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 402 (02) - American Politics and Government

American Politics & Government

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 10091

Equivalent(s): POLT 402H

Mutual Exclusion : PS 402

Attributes: Social Science (Discovery)

Instructors: Dante Scala

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MWF	1:10pm - 2:00pm	HORT 204

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 403 (01) - United States in World Affairs

United States in World Affairs

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 13017

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.

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: Madhavi Devasher

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	HORT 207

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 403 (02) - United States in World Affairs

United States in World Affairs

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 13404

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: Madhavi Devasher

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HORT 204

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 403 (03) - United States in World Affairs

United States in World Affairs

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 60
CRN: 10233

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

Only listed campus in section: Durham

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: Michael Cole

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MW	9:40am - 11:00am	HORT 207

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 444 (01) - Politics and Policy in a Warming World

Politics &Policy Warming World

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 15889

Uses the issue of climate change to explore the relationships between scientific and technical research and debate, policymaking at the international and domestic (U.S.) levels, and public understanding and interpretation of complex technical issues. The course is interdisciplinary.

Section Comments: Open only to new freshman in June. Continuing students who will be freshmen or sophmores in the fall may register when Webcat registration re-opens in mid-July.

Only listed classes in section: Freshman

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Inquiry (Discovery), Environment,Tech&Society(Disc)

Instructors: Jeannie Sowers

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	HORT 327

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

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

Cruel and Unusual

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 15890

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.

Section Comments: Open only to new freshman in June. Continuing students who will be freshmen or sophomores in the fall may register when Webcat registrations re-opens in mid-July.

Only listed classes in section: Freshman

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

Instructors: Susan Siggelakis

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	HORT 201

Durham Liberal Arts :: Political Science

POLT 504 (01) - American Presidency

American Presidency

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 40
CRN: 15477

The President as administrator, policy maker, and political leader. The relationship between the President and the public, the media, and other governmental institutions. Historical and constitutional background of the Presidency, role, and powers of the President in domestic and foreign affairs.

Instructors: Dante Scala

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MW	11:10am - 12:30pm	HORT 207