• POLS 2430: Prties/Int Gps/Elec

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies nature and functions of political organizations in American democracy. Discusses origins and evolution of American parties, causes of interest group development, political socialization, political participation and voting behavior, as well as activities of interest groups within American society and political system. Emphasizes current trends regarding role of parties versus interest groups. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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• POLS 2450: Politics & Media

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the media's coverage of current events, governmental institutions and electoral campaigns. Discusses effect of media on individuals' opinions and behavior. Identical to CMJR 2480. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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• POLS 2460: Intro Pol Phil

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Surveys history of Western political thought including study of concepts and approaches to political philosophy. Prerequisites: none.
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• POLS 2490: Topics in

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Accommodates various specialized subjects not offered as regular courses. Prerequisite: POLS 1000.
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• POLS 3050: Athenian Democracy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines democratic government in ancient Athens: its origins and development, its practical workings, how politics were conducted and power was gained and exercised, citizen participation, law courts, and evaluations of democracy in the ancient world and since. Cross listed with CLAS/HIST 3050. Prerequisite: USP WB course.
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• POLS 3200: Comp Pol Cultures

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Histories and experiences of various societies have shaped their values, norms, beliefs, expectations and attitudes. Explore how the beliefs, values and lifestyles of various societies shape peoples' views of their place in the politics of the state and of the state's place in their daily lives. Cross listed with INST 3200. Prerequisites: 9 hours of INST or POLS.
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• POLS 3220: Govt & Pol of Russia

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the political, economic and identity transitions of Russia and other states of the former Soviet Union during the post-communist era. Explores how current challenges relate to past Soviet practices.
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• POLS 3260: POLS

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A philosophical examination of justice and equality, as virtues of many different practical contexts in a society (individuals and relationships, laws, public policies), emphsizing both theory and practice. Topics include equality, distributive justice, retributive justice. Prerequisites: One course in PHIL or POLS.
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• POLS 3300: Model U.N.

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focuses on the United Nations (UN) system and multilateral diplomacy to prepare students to participate in a Model UN simulation. Students learn to evaluate the UN system, learn strategies to address international problems, and develop skills to effectively represent a country in a role-playing exercise. Prerequisite: POLS 1200, or POLS 1250, or POLS 2310, or permission of instructor.
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• POLS 3400: Politics of Turkey

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the history of Turkey with an emphasis on its relationship with the Western world. Major topics include the Ottoman Empire; Ataturk and the founding of the Republic of Turkey; Turkey's role in the Cold War, Kurdish and other minority populations; the changing Turkish political landscape, the evolution of Islamist politics; and recent relations with the United States and European Union. Prerequisite: INST/POLS 1200 or 1250 and INST/POLS 2310 or permission of instructor.
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