2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
POLS 345 International Human Rights
This course examines the philosophical origins of international human rights, the institutional
mechanisms established to promote and protect international human rights, and the contending
discourses over human rights policies between states, international agencies and governmental
organizations and citizen action. Case studies include Bosnia, Kosovo, Rwanda, China and
Guatemala. Spring Term, odd years. 3 Hrs.
POLS 347 International Terrorism
Examines the complexities of terrorism including its definition; reasons and sources of terrorist
activity; political responses by states; legal means of addressing terrorism through international
and comparative law; and the difficulties of preventing terrorism. The course also seeks to train
students in international and comparative law and to examine issues of success and failure in
addressing terrorism. Course structure includes readings, discussions, internet projects,
in-class projects, presentations and the use of case study methods. Spring Term even years.
3 Hrs.
POLS 350 Directed Study
Investigation of a specialized topic in political science through research, special instruction and
assigned readings. A paper and oral or written examination by staff are required. Prerequisite:
approval of department. As Needed. 3 Hrs.
POLS 425 Contemporary Chinese
Politics analysis of the domestic and foreign politics of the People's Republic of China. Emphasis
on modernization and political change. Prerequisite: POLS 250 or permission of instructor.
Fall Term, even years. 3 Hrs.
POLS 450 Independent Study
Opportunity for independent investigation of a topic by means of a thesis or a program of directed
readings; oral examination by department members. Open to seniors with permission of
the department. As Needed. Repeatable for a total of 9 Hrs. 1-3 Hrs.
POLS 460 Major Issues in Politics
In-depth examination of a major issue through readings, major writing assignments and class
discussion. Topics vary based on faculty and student interest. Possible topics include democracy,
nationalism, religion and politics, women in politics, revolution, development, the world
system, environmental law, international political economy, state and society. This course fulfills
the writing-intensive course requirement. Prerequisite: Junior standing and 12 credit hours in
political science or permission of the instructor. As needed. 3 Hrs.
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 201 General Psychology
Survey of the field of psychology emphasizing the results of scientific investigations in the area
of behavior. Fall Term, Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
PSYC 201L General Psychology Laboratory
Introduction to techniques and procedures in psychological research. Students will conduct
research in areas including learning, development, cognition, personality, perception and social
behavior. This course must be taken either concurrently with or following the completion of
PSYC 201. Fall Term, spring every year. 1 Hr.