Protest deals with collective political behavior that is outside institutional politics, and includes activities such as demonstrations and strikes. These activities are outside regular channels of access to the government, even in democratic societies. However, even though they are often used by citizens to press for redress of grievances, they do not often get adequate attention in the discipline. This course provides students with a theoretical framework that can help them make sense of such political activities, and as such, the class helps to supplement their political science education by expanding the kinds of political phenomena that students can understand and explain.
Latin American Politics
This course is a survey of contemporary Latin American politics. Emphasis is on recent economic and social changes and their impact on the political systems across Latin America. Topics include economic development, regime change, the armed forces, human rights, democratization, electoral integrity, political parties, crime and violence, and U.S.-Latin American relations. The primary objective of this course is to explore and understand the political, social, and economic changes that have transpired across Latin America in an effort to understand future changes in the region. More broadly, the study of contemporary Latin American
Mexican Politics
This course is a survey of contemporary Mexican politics. Emphasis is on recent economic and social changes and their impact on Mexico’s political system. Topics include one-party rule, economic and political reforms, the emergence of opposition politics, and democratization. The primary objective of this course is to explore and understand the political, social, and economic changes that have transpired in Mexico in an effort to understand future changes in the country. More broadly, the study of contemporary Mexican politics is used as a tool to understand similar processes occurring around the world.
American Political Thought II
This course introduces students to the ruling ideas, theories and trends of American political thought, post- Civil War. Upon completion of this course, students will be familiar with the major thinkers and eras in American political thought, and how they compare and contrast with one another.
American Political Thought I
This course introduces students to the ruling ideas, theories and trends of American political thought, pre- Civil War. Upon completion of this course, students will be familiar with the major thinkers and eras in American political thought, and how they compare and contrast with one another.
Mathematical Modeling
The course provides a systematic approach to mathematical modeling, including construction and analysis of continuous and discrete mathematical models inspired by real life problems. Existing models and their mathematical concepts (such as Statistics, Differential Equations and Stochastic Processes) are studied. Using examples from a variety of fields such as physics, biology, engineering and economics, students will learn how to develop and use mathematical models of realworld systems. Prerequisite: MATH 312 or the permission of the instructor.
Opera Scenes Class
Opera Scenes Class is designed for the student of singing interested in the various elements which comprise the preparation and performance of opera scenes. The class will treat such issues as text and musical interpretation, characterization, blocking, movement and scenic elements. Students will be cast in various scenes appropriate to their development and will present their work in a public performance at the conclusion of the semester. Enrollment is by audition.
Jazz Combo
Experience in small performing groups with repertoire selected from a wide spectrum of literature. Limited outside engagements. May be repeated for credit. Junior and senior students will receive upper-division credit. Enrollment is by audition.
Spanish in the Community
This is a community-based-learning course conducted entirely in Spanish in the classroom and in English and/or Spanish in the community. The heart of the course is approximately 15 hours of work tutoring elementary school children from Spanish-speaking families in St. Mary’s County. Other activities to support the Spanish-speaking community might arise depending on need, such as helping at local events, translating, working with other community partners, or tutoring English to Spanish-speaking adults. Class time has the purpose of contextualizing students’ experience in the community and deepening their self-reflection and collaboration with community partners. In-class topics include topic-specific vocabulary, perspectives on and from the Latina/o community and Latin America about education and immigration, concepts of community citizenship, local and national immigrant communities from Latin America, and current events in immigration. This course satisfies the core curriculum requirement in ELAW. Prerequisite: ILCS 206, or ILCS 260, or ILCS 360, or consent of the instructor.
Latin America and Globalization
Globalization first described economic developments and has now broadened to encompass ideas about cultural phenomena and global relationships of power in the current era. The socio-political changes since the 1970s in Latin America have created a re-evaluation of popular cultures, of political participation, and of regional and national identities by many writers, artists, and activists. This course explores these ideas from Latin American perspectives through literature and other cultural expressions. Prerequisite: ILCS 206, ILCS 260, or consent of the instructor.
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