2007-08 - Pitzer College

216 POLITICAL STUDIES
POLITICAL STUDIES
Political Studies and Interdisciplinary Approaches
Envs 90. Economic Change and the Environment in Asia. (See Environmental Studies
90). M. Herrold-Menzies. [not offered 2007-08]
185. Political Psychology. The discipline of political psychology evolved as psychological
theories were employed in the analysis of the political process. Today the discipline
includes how political processes impact psychological functioning. This course surveys
the foundations of political psychology including group dynamics and decision-making,
gender differences in cognitive and political behavior, authoritarianism, Machiavellianism,
violence and aggression, psychohistory, and the analysis of belief systems. Prerequisite:
Political Studies 10 or Psych 10 recommended, but not required. Fall, D. Ward.
186. Contemporary Political Psychology. The course focuses on political psychology
research over the past decade. Topics include social dominance orientation,
authoritarianism, emotion and politics, political communication, gender and politics,
public opinion, political socialization and leadership. D. Ward. [not offered 2007-08]
187. The History and Politics of World Soccer. [also History 187] This course surveys the
history and politics of world soccer. We will see how culture, politics and history play
themselves out upon the stage of stadium and field, from fascist Italy to visionary
Uruguay to indomitable Cameroon. We will see how the World Cup has become a
catalyst for political and cultural debate, and how it has made, and destroyed, political
regimes. And we will try to understand the game as others, in different times and places.
N. Boyle/A. Wakefield. [not offered 2007-08]
189. Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Political Studies.
[not offered 2007-08]
190. Senior Seminar: The Political Economy of Globalization in the Third World. L.
Tongun. [not offered 2007-08]
191. The Political Economy of the Inland Empire. This research seminar examines the
politics of economic development in Inland Empire communities as they are affected by
the evolving global, national, and regional economies. California’s Inland Empire
stretches from the Pomona Valley in Eastern Los Angeles County east into San
Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Student research will examine the economic histories
of selected municipalities-Ontario, Pomona, Chino, Fontana, etc…, their current economic
development strategies and the efforts being made to offer better community services to
residents. Students will submit written reports and make oral presentations. T. Ilgen.
[not offered 2007-08]
Orst 192. Negotiating Conflict. (See Organizational Studies 192.) Fall, K. Rogers.
194. International Studies Workshop. This course is a workshop for students applying
for fellowships to undertake international research and teaching. Focused primarily on
the Fulbright, the workshops will guide students through the development of proposals,
personal statements and other items required for proposals. Students may take the course
for credit or audit it. The course will operate in the first seven weeks of the semester.
Each week there will be a 3-hour class and 3 hour lab. Fall, N. Boyle.
Courses for Seniors
195. Senior Seminar: The Politics of Global Poverty. Explores historical and
contemporary debates about how best to reduce global poverty. Examines Millennium
Development Goals and assesses programs in achieving those goals. Following common
reading, students conduct original research, make oral presentations and write major
research paper. Fall, T. Ilgen.
196. Women in Politics. This course treats the role of gender in politics and policy
making in the United States. Topics include women’s movements and developments in
women’s rights, women’s political behavior including attitudes, voting patterns and
campaign strategies, women as political office holders, how women approach policymaking,
and how certain policies differentially affect women. Spring, R. VanSickle-Ward.
197. Science, Politics and Alternative Medicine. [also IIS 113] This seminar will study
healing practices from around the world. It will include three aspects: 1) the
philosophical, historical, and political dimensions; 2) the local knowledge and theories of
healing and illness in four traditions-Amerindian and Chinese and two from among the
following: Mayan, African, Santeria, Curindera, Brazilian spiritualists, etc.; and 3) a
review of the clinical efficacy of these complementary and alternative medicines provided
by the Western biomedical sciences, as well as their political acceptance within the U.S.
Spring, S. Snowiss.
199. Senior Thesis. Students who choose to write a senior thesis must present a proposal
or paper to the Political Studies/Economics Field Group at the end of the prior semester
for approval. Students will work closely with their faculty thesis advisers. Prerequisites: a
senior seminar in Political Studies and field group approval. Staff.
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