Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

POL 338 American Constitutional Law (3)
The study of the impact of the Supreme Court’s power of
judicial review upon the American system of government. Specific
topics include the court’s effect upon federalism, the separation of
powers, and the civil rights of free speech, press, and religion.
POL 339 Public Administration (3)
Study of the administrative process. Emphasis is on judicial
review and the relationship of agencies to the executive and
legislative branches of government and to public and private interest
groups.
POL 342 Foundations of Latin America (3)
A study of selected themes in the colonial background, culture,
nation-building, and contemporary evolution of a new society in the
lands south of the United States. (See HIS 342)
POL 345 History and Politics of Africa (3)
Historical analysis of the major personalities, states, and
societies of Africa with an emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa.
Focuses upon colonial Africa, the subsequent development of
nationalism, the political situation, and its impact on world affairs.
(See HIS 345.)
POL 346 Middle East History and Politics (3)
A study of the historic forces that have shaped the contemporary
Middle East, and an analysis of the region’s significance in
international politics including basic principles of Islam, Arab
culture, and the influence of new forces in the Middle East. (See
HIS 346 and MES 346). (Meets cross-cultural studies requirement)
POL 347 Russia: Politics and People (3)
Historical forces shaping the Russian identity and institutions;
the rise and fall of the Communist regime, and contemporary
developments in Russia. (See HIS 347.) (Meets cross-cultural
studies requirement)
POL 352 Nursing and the Law (3)
Overview of the current legal structure of the health care system,
including informed consent, medical ethics, malpractice, elder and
insurance law, nurses and litigation, and health care risk
management.
POL 371 Junior Seminar in Political Science (3)
Preparation for the Senior Seminar entailing an examination of
topics to be explored in greater depth in POL 415. Students will
prepare a detailed annotated bibliography for use in research for the
Senior Seminar paper. This course is required for the major.
POL 415 Senior Seminar in Political Science (3)
In-depth research on a specific political science topic. Formal
oral presentation to the seminar class, followed by a polished
scholarly paper. This course is required for the major.
POL 420 Senior Seminar in Politics (3)
The theme of the seminar is “Managing Public Policy in the 21st
Century.” Students will conduct research on an emerging public
policy problem of their choice, situate the issues in a broad context,
draw upon their classroom, field, and research experiences, and
present their findings to the seminar.
GEOGRAPHY
GEO 101 Introductory World Geography (3)
A study of the physical environment for its geographic significance.
Examination of the similarities and differences from place to place,
on a world scale, of man and his works. (Spring semester)
GEO 102 Urban Planning (3)
Introduction to the methods of analyzing problems of urban and
regional planning for growth, with special attention to housing and
recreation, transportation and communication infrastructure, and the
needs of business.
MIDDLE EAST STUDIES
MES 200 Middle Eastern Literature (3)
This course will examine the development of the short story,
novel, and verse in Turkey, Iran, and the Arabic countries. Because
this literature is so rich and diverse, the specific subject of the
course will vary from semester to semester. Repeatable to a total of
twelve credits.
MES 201 Wars of the Middle East (3)
This course examines the history of conflicts in this vital area
from the First World War to the current war in Iraq. While the
course provides appropriate political, social, and economic context
for understanding events, the emphasis is upon understanding
international relations and military.
MES 301 The Arab Encounter with the World (3)
This course examines Arab encounters with the outside world
from the Middle Ages through the present, looking at Islam’s
outward reach in such areas as exploration, trade missions, and
conquest, and at the response to foreign cultures.
MES 302 History of Israel (3)
This course explores the foundation and development of the state
of Israel from the Zionist ideal in the late 19th century to the peace
process with the Palestinian state. Topics covered will include the
social, intellectual, and political motives for Zionism, the conflict
with Arab nationalism, the effort to construct a new society from
diverse immigrant groups, and Israel’s relations with the great powers.
MES 303 The Power, Politics and Ethics of Oil (3)
This course will provide an overview of the historic, economic,
political, and legal development oil industry from its formation to
the present. Special attention will be paid to the intricate
relationship between the oil industry, the Arab states, and the world
economy.
MES 304 Modern Middle Eastern Politics (3)
This course examines the domestic politics and international
relations of the Middle Eastern states since the end of colonialism.
Topics covered will include the tension between Pan-Arabism and the
nation-state, strategies of political and economic development, the
contested history of democracy, and engagement with the great powers.
MES 305 Islamic Art and Architecture (3)
This course surveys the diverse forms of artistic expression in
the Islamic world from the time of the Prophet through the present.
MES 306 Role of Women in the Middle East (3)
This course examines the familial, social, traditional, religious
and political status of women within a range of Middle Eastern
countries and ethic groups including Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey and
Israel.
MES 346 Middle East History and Politics (3)
A study of the historic forces that have shaped the contemporary
Middle East, and an analysis of the region’s significance in
international politics including basic principles of Islam, Arab
culture, and the influence of new forces in the Middle East. (See
HIS 346 and POL 346). (Meets cross-cultural studies requirement)
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