PS141 Introduction to American Government:  Foundations & Institutions                      A study of the foundations, structure and functions of American national government with emphasis placed on an analysis of the congress, presidency, bureaucracy, and the courts.  The course will also discuss the nature of the Constitution and the concept of federalism.

PS142 Introduction to American Government:  Process & Policy                                      A study of the organization and operation of the political process within the American political system, with emphasis on the mechanisms by which citizen preferences are converted into public policy.  The course will also discuss the process of policy development and implementation as well as specific domestic and foreign policy issues.

PS305 Campaigns and Elections                                                                                             The nature and function of political parties in the American two-party system; the impact of the mass media and campaign reform on the electoral process; third party movements, the future of both major political parties. Special attention will be given to the most recent Presidential nominations, campaigns and elections.

PS368  (P368) Ancient and Medieval Political Thought                                                         A study of selected writings and texts from the ancient Greeks through the late Middle Ages.  Topics to be discussed include the relevance of ancient philosophy, the nature of the polis, the role of the citizen, the rise of natural law and the contributions of Christianity.  Emphasis will be on a careful reading of primary sources.  There are no prerequisites.