Browsing Yeshiva College Syllabi -- 2021 - 2022 courses (past versions for reference ONLY) -- POL (Politics) by Title
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POL 1201: Politics Across Cultures
(2021-01)1. Course Description Why do some countries enjoy democracy while others endure dictatorships? What is the relationship between political institutions and economic development? How can we account for similarities and/or ... -
POL 1305: American Foreign Policy
(2021-01)Course Description and Objectives: The course examines the sources and conduct of U.S. foreign policy in both historical and theoretical perspectives. The first part of the course explores the domestic and international ... -
POL 1401: Great Political Thinkers: Ancient Political Thought
(2021-01)Course Description It has been commonly said that Western Civilization—of which America has long been considered a part—was formed through the combination of, or creative tension between, the ideas typified by two cities: ... -
POL 2135: Voting and Elections
(Yeshiva College, Yeshiva University, 2022-08)COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is an introduction to political behavior – the ways in which everyday citizens interact with politics. We will focus on the United States of America, but the concepts and skills we learn apply ... -
POL 2170: Media and Politics
(2021-01)Course Overview: The mass media is an important political institution and has played an indispensable role in American political history. In order to fully grasp American politics, it is essential we understand how citizens ... -
POL 2185H: Power and Public Policy
(2021-01)Course Overview: An exploration of the relationship between policy and economic outcomes—or "who gets what"—in the United States. We will examine the causes of rising inequality and its effects on American democracy, with ... -
POL 2215: Latin American Politics
(2019-09)1. Course description How did colonialism influence Latin America’s lasting affair with authoritarianism? Why and how have most Latin American countries transitioned from authoritarianism to democracy? What role does ... -
POL 2390: WMDs: Old Challenges and New Problems
(2021-01)Course Description and Objectives: The course introduces students to the challenges posed by the invention and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and asks students to think critically and creatively about ... -
POL1101: Introduction to American Politics
(Yeshiva College, Yeshiva University, 2022-08)COURSE OVERVIEW: This course introduces you to the American political system and the core theories that seek to explain U.S. politics. We cover basic information, like what powers Congress and the president have, as well ... -
POL1301: Introduction to International Relations
(2021-08)Course Description and Objectives: This course provides an introduction to the systematic study and analysis of international politics. It exposes students to major theoretical approaches in the study of international ... -
POL1301: Introduction to International Relations
(Yeshiva College, Yeshiva University, 2022-08)COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES: This course provides an introduction to the systematic study and analysis of international politics. It exposes students to major theoretical approaches in the study of international ... -
POL2015: Congress and the Legislative Process
(2019-09)Course Overview: The purpose of this course is to analyze the politics of the contemporary U.S. Congress, with an emphasis on the historical roots of the institution. We will cover such topics as representation, elections, ... -
POL2145: American Constitutional Law
(2019-09)Course Goal: To gain a deep understanding and appreciation for the Supreme Court’s role in creating, defining, interpreting, expanding and limiting civil rights in the United States by carefully reading and analyzing ... -
POL2330: Terrorism: an Introduction
(2021-08)Course Description and Objectives: The course introduces students to the study of modern terrorism. It explores terrorism’s definitions, history and typology with a particular focus on the internationalization of terrorism ... -
POL2391: Writing Social Science: Directed Research for the Majors
(2021-01)Course Description and Objectives: This course introduces upper level majors to the practice of writing, reviewing, and presenting original social science research. The course teaches students how to select a research ... -
POL2430: American Political Thought
(Yeshiva College, Yeshiva University, 2022-08)COURSE DESCRIPTION The genius of America lies in its politics. No other country has as self-consciously and as scrupulously examined its reason for being politically or as mindfully elevated its political principles ...
