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regions of the globe; the ways in which African diasporic people remember and
encounter Africa; and how African diasporic people have responded to histories of
enslavement, colonization, apartheid, and racism. (Also listed as BST 201.)
PS 202 WR Introduction to Political Theory (1)
An introduction to the subfield of political theory in the contexts of the West and the
geopolitical East and South. Major themes include justice, governance, human nature, the
limits of one’s obligation, and citizenship, among several others. A Writing
Reinforcement and Black Studies designated course.
PS 214 Religion and Politics in America (1)
Explores the relationship between religion and politics in America. Emphasis is placed on
the role of religion in American culture and how religion affects politics. (Also listed as
HON 214 and RE 214.)
PS 235 GP Introduction to International Relations (1)
An introductory course focusing on the essential principles, concepts, and theories used
in the political science subfield of international relations. Geopolitics is the guiding
perspective but with an emphasis on the causes of war and conflict. Several other topics
are introduced, including international political economy, international organizations,
human rights, terrorism, migration, social movements, demographics, and the
environment. A Global Perspectives designated course.
PS 238 IA Introduction to Comparative Politics (1)
An introduction to the comparative analysis of political systems and political cultures
across nation-states. The idea of the “best” form of government is explored through
theoretical approaches and empirical evidence. Government performance and policy
outcomes of developed and developing countries are compared and analyzed. An
Interpretation or Analysis designated course.
PS 240 WR Introduction to the Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean (1)
An introduction to the study of politics in Latin America and the Caribbean through the
comparative analysis of historical legacies, human rights, institutions, political culture,
socioeconomic and political development, democracy, populism, authoritarianism, and
leadership. The complex ways in which disasters, violence, crime, and migration interact
in the region provides the analytic framework. A Writing Reinforcement and Leadership
Studies designated course.
PS 247 GP Pillars of Africana Thought: Douglass, Du Bois, and Fanon (1)
An introduction to Africana thought through engaging the works of Frederick Douglass,
W.E.B. Du Bois, and Frantz Fanon. A Global Perspectives and Black Studies designated
course. (Also listed as HI 247.)
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024