• POLS 356G: Comparative Politics of Central Asia GI

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005) and University Advanced Standing. Introduces students to the region of Central Asia with its complex nature and origins of instability. Places regional conflicts to the context of global political developments. Analyzes the historical background of its problems and challenges in combination with studies of its dynamically developing politics.
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• POLS 3600: International Relations of East Asia WE

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Examines the historical, structural, geopolitical, institutional, and normative dynamics that have shaped the international relations and orders in East Asia. Surveys the geopolitical dynamics for war and peace, and the impact of East Asian culture, civilization, and identity. Studies industrial development and the development of trans-border production networks. Focuses on the dynamics, characteristics and problems of economic regionalism and cooperative security, with special attention to domestic structures and their influence on international relations in the region.
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• POLS 3610: International Organization WE

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): POLS 2100 and University Advanced Standing. Focuses on the the role of international institutions in the modern state system. Analyzes procedures of international cooperation in key issue areas including: the peaceful settlement of disputes and international security, human rights, economic development, and the environment.
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• POLS 3620: Latin American Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Studies the development of modern political institutions as an outcome of colonial practice in Latin America, such as slavery and economic dependency. Examines national politics in Latin America, focusing on issues such as political power, democratization, indigenous rights, border politics, neo-colonialism, and Latin American socialism. Explores the consequences for Latin America of neo-liberalism, Eurocentrism, narco-trafficking,and globalization on the international level.
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• POLS 362G: Modern Chinese Political Economy GI

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Examines the Chinese experience in economic transition and economic development in general and in several domestic sectors, which cross the conventional boundaries between political and economic analysis and through a comparative lens vis-à-vis other transition economies and developing economies. Presents the basic historical and current developments of Chinese economy. Probes the interaction between economic development and political institutions in China, and considers the international effects and implications of Chinese economic development in a critical way.
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• POLS 3630: Sustainable Mountain Development

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Considers the issues of sustainable mountain development (SMD) as a part of the globalization process and one of the important priorities of the multilateral agenda of the United Nations. Includes discussion of the problems of mountain ecosystems, such as sources of goods, food, and services for mountain populations. Examines special economic development issues in rural, isolated mountain communities in the contexts of recreation and tourism, biological and cultural diversity, and religious significance.
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• POLS 3640: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Examines the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the role the UN Economic and Social Council plays in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals. Considers the role of the sustainable mountain development agenda in the UN 2030 Development Agenda and in promotion of Utah as the model of economic development among mountain nations worldwide. Examines the practical aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Goals advocacy through an engaged learning activity by visiting the UN Economic and Social Council forums.
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• POLS 3650: Model United Nations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Focuses on the issues, goals and procedures of the United Nations. Incorporates research on political, economic, and social issues of assigned countries in preparation for a simulation of the United Nations. Includes debate on important international political issues accompanied by negotiation and drafting of resolutions to address global problems.
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• POLS 3680: International Political Economy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): POLS 2100 and University Advanced Standing. Focuses on the connection between politics and economics in international relations, including an overview of some of the major issues in the area of international political economy, the international trade and financial systems, the role of multinational corporations, economic development, and economic globalization.
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• POLS 420R: Issues and Topics in Political Science

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing. Surveys a specific topic in political science. Topic varies each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.
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