Dr. Howard Warshawsky
| Dr. Howard Warshawsky Professor Public Affairs | |
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Office: | Francis T. West Hall 206 |
Office Phone: | 540 375-2424 |
221 Comparative Political Systems: Europe
The government and politics of Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and the operations of the European Union. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Political Science 101 or permission of the instructor.
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222 Comparative Political Systems: Asia
The government and politics of Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. (1 Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Political Science 101 or permission of the instructor.
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232 International Organizations
An examination of global, regional, and functional organizations. The nature and functions of both governmental and non-governmental institutions will be discussed. A model United Nations Security Council simulation exercise is an integral course component. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Links:
-MUNDA Model un Discussion Area
251 Environmental Public Policy
An examination of environmental policy-making and environmental issues at local, national, and international levels. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Political Science 101 or Environmental 200 or permission
Links:
-Environmental Change and Security Project
-Exploring the nexus of environmental, security and development issues
-International Environmental Law and Policy
-International News & Analysis
-The Royal Institute of International Affairs
-Centre For Science and Environment
-Population Action International
-What's new at Project Vote Smart
-Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
-Biosafety Resources on the Internet
-Environmental Treaties & Resource Indicators
-International Society for Environmental Ethics
-U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
261 International Law
This course focuses upon the nature, structure, functions and evolution of the international legal system. The impact of international law on the behavior of international actors and on the dynamics of the international system will be examined. The interplay between political goals and legal rules and norms will be evaluated. Students should be able to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of international law. Participation should enhance critical thinking and research skills, legal and political literacy, computer assisted learning, and the ability to articulate one's reasoning and knowledge.
www.people.virginia.edu/~rjb3v/rjb.html
http://fletcher.tufts.edu/multilaterals.html
331 The Making of U.S. Foreign Policy
An introduction to the foreign policy process of the United States. Selected issues in United States foreign policy since World War II will also be analyzed. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Political Science 101 or permission of the instructor.
Links:
-Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs
401 Seminar in Public Policy
An in-depth investigation of topical issues in political science utilizing a public policy perspective. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission.
401 Senior Seminar in International Relations
A multidisciplinary seminar on selected topics in international relations for senior students. The course is required for IR majors. (1)
Seminar: 3hrs/wk
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
