POL 429: Building Democratic Institutions (Fall 2013)

Democracy struggles to thrive in our dangerous world. Constitutional and Institutional design can be decisive for whether a new democracy lands on a course towards peace and prosperity or spirals into conflict, corruption, and repression. This course will explore the variations in institutional design and pay special attention to the treatment of the hard cases in all regions of the world. We'll study and evaluate novel institutional designs for sharing power and incorporating marginalized groups.

NORTH IRELAND - Building autonomy from foreigh domination

COLUMBIA - Building state strength to control ogranized crime

IRAQ - Building peace after civil war

Professor Tom Mustillo (tmustill@purdue.edu)

Fall 2013, MWF 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

POL 101 and POL 101Y American Politics SUMMER 2013

Politics Matters!

Find out who controls your future and why the system needs you.

"This course emphasizes the major debates and controversies that have shaped U.S. government and poltics, both historically and in modern times. Students will gain a critical understanding of the roles played by the three branches of government (legislative, executive and judicial) as well as ordinary citizens, the media, and other powerful groups that influence government and politics in the United States."

POL 101 fills the general education requirements for: Engineering, Pharmacy, Technology, Hospitality, Liberal Arts and Education.

POL 101 - CRN 16967

POL 101Y - CRN 14636

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POL 120Y: Introduction to Public Policy

Christopher Kulesza: Indepedent Instructor

Summer 2013 Online CRN # 22466

Learn Public Policy with the convenience of an ONLINE class!

Topics Include: Environmental Policy, U.S. Space Policy, Airline Safety Regulations and Cost Benefit Analysis

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Credits count in most degree programs at Purdue! Check with your advisor for more information.

POL 130 Introduction to International Relations

Summer

Monday - Friday; 9:50-10:50 AM

CRN # 13284

BRNG 1254

Instructor - Justin Mueller (jcmuelle@purdue.edu)

This class fulfills the General Education/Core Requirements for Engineering, Pharmacy, Technology, Liberal Arts, Education, Agriculture, Science, Health and Human Science and Management.

POL 430 "Causes of War" course offered during Summer 2013 in Modules 2 & 3 (June 10 - July 30)

Monday - Friday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Why do wars occur? It's an age-old question that continues to puzzle scholars and national leaders. In this course, you will learn about the theories and debates surrounding international conflict. Try your hand at illuminating current events and policy, critically evaluating historical cases as well as predicting the onset, conduct and outcome of armed conflict in the future.

Your instructor (below right with Russian soldier) is a veteran of U.S. military operations in the Balkans and an expert on conflict studies. As such, he provides a unique perspective on the causes and consequences of war.