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Political Science Courses (POLS) |
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Department of Political Science
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Professors: E. Hill, I. Ivekovic, W. Kazziha (Graduate Coordinator), B. Korany, E. Sullivan (Provost), D. Tschirgi (Chair), N. Farah
Associate Professors: I. El Nur, T. Parfitt, E. Shahin (Undergraduate Coordinator).
Assistant Professors: J. Allain, H. Alvi, M. Kassem, S. Khan, M. El Shorbagy, S. Rose, A. Shalakani, V. Yadav
Political Science is the systematic study of structures and processes pertaining to governing, policy making, and political life. It concerns ideas about governing and political participation, about rights and duties of governors and governed. Political science includes the study of modern state, its historical evolution, variations in its present configurations, and relations between and among nations, including institutions that organize these relations. It seeks to understand relationships between politics, the economy and society. The scope of Political Science is local, national, regional, international, and global. The program at AUC includes major fields and subfields of Political Science, vis: Comparative Politics, Development, International Relations, Political Economy, Political Theory and Philosophy, and Public and International law. The Middle East, Africa, and the Third World generally are emphasized in the program. As extra curricular enhancement, the Political Science Department sponsors a Model Arab League each year in the Fall and a Model United Nations in the spring.
Bachelor of Arts
Political Science at AUC is taught as a humanistic discipline with the overall objectives of fostering understanding of the contemporary world and developing knowledge about, and an appreciation of, the complex mechanisms, authoritative structures, and the allocation of values, which characterize contemporary human communities. Political Science at AUC requires students to develop abilities of comprehension and analysis, and skills for oral and written presentations. The graduate of Political Science is thus well equipped for life in the modern world, and to follow those professions and lines of work that require independence of thought, initiative, creativity in solving problems, and continuing self development. AUC graduates of Political Science are presently found in business, journalism, research, analytic writing, and public contact work. They occupy positions in public, private, development agencies, the diplomatic service, governmental ministries and agencies, and university teaching. A significant number of past graduates have subsequently completed M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.
Students wishing to declare a major in Political Science must have taken POLS 201 or be registered in it. Students wishing to remain Political Science majors must take POLS/HIST 206 and a 300 level POLS course the following semester. Students wishing to transfer from another major after their sophomore year will be considered on a case by case basis. Junior-year (300-level) courses are required in four subfields and are prerequisite to the more advanced courses and seminars (400-level). Each semester a selection of 300 and 400 level courses and seminars is offered from which students may choose courses to complete the requirements of the major. A total of 120 credits is required for the bachelor's degree in Political Science:
Core Curriculum (40 credits)
Concentration Requirements (45 credits) |
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POLS |
201 |
Introduction to Political Science, 3 cr. |
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POLS/HIST |
206 |
Global Politics in the Twentieth Century, 3 cr. |
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POLS |
301or 302 |
History of Political Theory, 3 cr. |
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308 |
Comparative Politics of the Middle East, 3 cr. |
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310 |
Introduction to Development, 3 cr. |
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320 |
International Relations, 3 cr. |
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350 |
Introduction to Political Economy, 3 cr. |
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471 |
International Law, 3 cr. |
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Plus 21 additional credit hours including a specialization (see below)
Additionally, undergraduate students must fulfill two collateral requirements.
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ECON |
201 |
Introduction to Economics , 3 cr. |
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HIST |
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One additional Modern History course |
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General Electives (29 credits)
Specializations:
Obtaining the BA requires seven additional courses. All students must complete the requirements for at least one complete specialization. Specializations necessitate that three specified "specialization requirements" (three courses) be taken. This will leave four courses to the student's discretion-presenting him/her with three possible strategies for tailoring the undergraduate experience:
Four courses, including at least two 400-level courses - one of which must be a seminar - should be selected from the courses offered below with the purpose of choosing one of the following options:
1.A student may choose three of the courses to acquire a second field of specialization. For example, a student may choose three of his/her remaining four courses in order to specialize also in Political Economy or Middle East, etc.
2.Or a student may choose some or all of the additional courses to strengthen his/her expertise in one field of specialization.
3.Or a student may take the additional four courses to satisfy his/her own academic and intellectual interests in the general field of Political Science.
Specialization in International Relations
To specialize in International Relations, Political Science majors must, as a minimum, take the following three courses:
Requirements: |
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POLS |
409 |
International Organization, 3 cr. |
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410 or 411 |
International Security or Contemporary Foreign Policies, 3 cr. |
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405 |
International Politics in the Middle East, 3 cr. |
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Options:
To further their understanding in this specialization, students have the option to take a number of recommended courses including:
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POLS |
414 |
Egyptian Foreign Policy, 3 cr. |
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415 |
U.S Foreign Policy, 3 cr. |
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440 |
Special Topics in International Relations, 3 cr. |
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Collateral Requirements (9 credits) |
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ECON |
201 |
Introduction to Economics (Macroeconomics), 3 cr. |
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Two additional history courses chosen from among the following:
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HIST |
202 |
History of Modern American Civilization, 3 cr. |
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308 |
Europe in the Age of Reason, 3 cr. |
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401 |
Selected Topics in the History of the United States (when approved by the POLS department), 3 cr. |
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402 |
Selected Topics in European History (when approved by the POLS department), 3 cr. |
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356 |
History of the Middle East in the 20th Century, 3 cr. |
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462 |
Selected Topics in the History of the Modern Middle East, 3 cr. |
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Electives (26 credits)
Students may use 15 hours of elective credit to minor in a discipline of their choice. Minoring is optional. Courses taken as collateral requirements may count towards the minor.
Specialization in Middle East Politics
To specialize in Middle East Politics, Political Science majors must, as a minimum, take the following three courses:
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POLS |
354 |
Political and Social Thought in the Modern Arab World, 3 cr. |
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420 |
Issues in Middle East Politics, 3 cr. |
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413 |
International Financial Institutions, 3 cr. |
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To further their understanding in this specialization, students have the option to take a number of recommended courses including:
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POLS |
325 |
Government and Politics of Egypt, 3 cr. |
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353 |
Muslim Political Thought, 3 cr. |
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405 |
International Politics in the Middle East, 3 cr. |
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414 |
Egyptian Foreign Policy, 3 cr. |
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422 |
Seminar: Twentieth Century Egypt, 3 cr. |
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423 |
Political Economy of North Africa, 3 cr. |
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424 |
Political Economy of the Middle East, 3 cr. |
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430 |
Seminar: Special Topics in Political Science (If topic is applicable to the ME), 3 cr. |
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ARBS |
439 |
Islamic Law, 3 cr. |
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POLS |
472 |
International Law in the Middle East, 3 cr. |
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475 |
Egyptian Law, 3 cr. |
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476 |
The Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, 3 cr. |
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Collateral Requirements (6 credits)
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ECON |
201 |
Introduction to Economics (Macroeconomics) 3 cr. |
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Modern Middle East History at 300 or 400 level, 3 cr.
General Electives (29 credits) |
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Specialization in Political Economy
To specialize in Political Economy, Political Science majors must, as a minimum, take the following three courses:
Requirements: |
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POLS |
351 |
History and Theory of Political Economy, 3 cr. |
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425 |
Global Political Economy, 3 cr. |
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424 |
Political Economy of the Middle East, 3 cr. |
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Options:
To further their understanding in this specialization, students have the option to take a number of recommended courses including: |
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POLS |
402 |
Special Topics in Development/Political Economy, 3 cr. |
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413 |
International Financial Institutions, 3 cr. |
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423 |
Political Economy of North Africa, 3 cr. |
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442 |
Environmental Politics, 3 cr. |
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Collateral Requirements (3 credits)
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ECON |
201 |
Introduction to Economics (Macroeconomics) 3 cr. |
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General Electives (32 credits)
Students may use 15 hours of elective credit to minor in a discipline of their choice. Minoring is optional. Courses taken as collateral requirements may count towards the minor. |
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Specialization in Public and International Law
To specialize in Public and International Law, Political Science majors must, as a minimum, take the following three courses:
Requirements: |
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POLS |
472 |
International Law in the Middle East, 3 cr. |
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475 |
Egyptian Law, 3 cr. |
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476 |
Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, 3 cr. |
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Options:
To further their understanding in this specialization, students have the option to take a number of recommended courses including:
A number of Special Topics courses that are taught each academic year under course number POLS 473 (Special Topics in Public Law) and POLS 474 (Special Topics in International Law), and/or a choice of one course at the graduate level in the specialization International Human Rights Law-among which are included:
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ARBS |
439 |
Islamic Law, 3 cr. |
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510 |
International Human Rights Law, 3 cr. |
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511 |
Research and Writing for International Human Rights Law, 3 cr. |
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512 |
Human Rights and the United Nations, 3 cr. |
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513 |
The European and Inter-American Systems of Human Rights Protection, 3 cr. |
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514 |
Human Rights in the Middle East and Africa, 3 cr. |
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515 |
Comparative Constitutional Law and Human Rights, 3 cr. |
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516 |
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 3 cr. |
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517 |
The Protection of Vulnerable Groups-Women and Children, 3 cr. |
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518 |
International Refugee Law, 3 cr. |
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ECON |
201 |
Introduction to Economics (Macroeconomics), 3 cr. |
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ollateral Requirements (6 credits
Modern Middle East History at 300 or 400 level, 3 cr.
General Electives (29 credits) |
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Minors for non-political science majors:
Political Science Minor
Requirements (15 credits): POLS 201 Introduction to Political Science and four additional Political Science courses at the 300 or 400 level.
International Relations Minor |
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POLS |
201 |
Introduction to Political Science, 3 cr. |
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POLS/HIST |
206 |
Global Politics in the Twentieth Century, 3 cr. |
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POLS |
320 |
International Relations, 3 cr. |
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Plus two courses chosen from:
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POLS |
405 |
International Politics in the Middle East, 3 cr. |
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409 |
Seminar: International Organization, 3 cr. |
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411 |
Contemporary Foreign Policies, 3 cr. |
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413 |
International Financial Institutions, 3 cr. |
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430 |
Seminar: Special Topics in Political Science, 3 cr. (If the special topic is in the field of international relations) |
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440 |
Special Topics in International Relations, 3 cr. |
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471 |
International Law, 3 cr. |
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Middle East Politics Minor
The minor in Middle East politics is open to students majoring in disciplines other than political science. It requires successful completion of five courses selected from the following, which may be taken with the consent of the instructor:
Requirements* |
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POLS |
308 |
Comparative Politics of the Middle East, 3 cr. |
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and four courses selected from the following:
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POLS |
325 |
Government and Politics of Egypt, 3 cr. |
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POLS/ARBS |
353 |
Muslim Political Thought, 3 cr. |
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POLS |
354 |
Political and Social Thought in in the Modern Arab World, 3 cr. |
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405 |
International Politics in the Middle East, 3 cr. |
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420 |
Issues in the Middle East Politics, 3 cr. |
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422 |
Seminar: Twentieth-Century Egypt, 3 cr. |
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430 |
Seminar: Special Topics (Whenever content is relevant. May be taken more than once for credit if content changes), 3 cr. |
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432 |
Seminar: Comparative Politics and / or Policies (Whenever content is relevant), 3 cr. |
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* Prerequisites are as stated in the catalog, except that the requirement that POLS 320 be taken as a prerequisite for POLS 405 may be waived for minors with the consent of the instructor.
Political Economy Minor
The minor in Political Economy is open to students majoring in disciplines other than Political Science. It requires successful completion of : |
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POLS |
201* |
Introduction to Political Science, 3 cr. |
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350 |
Introduction to Political Economy, 3 cr. |
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351 |
Theory and History of Political Economy, 3 cr. |
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425 |
Global Political Economy, 3 cr. |
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Two other courses from the following:
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POLS |
402 |
Seminar: Special Topics in Development / Political Economy, 3 cr. |
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413 |
International Financial Institutions, 3 cr. |
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423 |
Political Economy of North Africa, 3 cr. |
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424 |
Political Economy of the Middle East, 3 cr. |
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442 |
Environmental Politics, 3 cr. |
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*POLS 201 is a prerequisite for all Political Science courses
Political Science Courses (POLS)
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