Loyola University Chicago

PLSC 101: American Politics

Professor Alan Gitelson  

MW  6:00pm / LSC

This course provides an overview of the working and non-workings of the American political system. In the lecture-seminar format of the class we will explore the institutions, processes, and behaviors of American Government and politics. Topics include the Constitution, federalism, political culture and socialization, political parties, campaigns and elections, the media and politics, interest groups, Congress, the executive branch, the judiciary and other themes related to the current events of t he semester. We will try to separate myth from reality in our exploration of the American political system. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.  

PLSC 102: International Politics

Dr. Grigorescu

TTh 6:00pm / LSC
 

This course is designed to introduce students to the major concepts and approaches in the study of international politics.  It will discuss different theoretical approaches used in study of international politics, as well as the assumptions and consequences involved in the use of such approaches.  In order to illustrate various concepts and theories, the course will use examples from different areas of the world and from different moments in history.  It will especially rely on examples from events that are still unfolding.  This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.

PLSC 337: Terrorism

Dr. Mayer

MTWTh 10:00am / LSC

Whether perpetrated by state or nonstate actors, terrorism always deliberately targets noncombatants. It attacks not soldiers but civilians in order to induce some collection of people to behave differently. The aim of this course is to determine when and why groups of various sorts turn to terror as a political tactic and how this tactic can be countered effectively.  Case studies from across the globe will be analyzed.  This is a Comparative Politics course.

PLSC 396: Directed Readings
permission required: Dr. Katz

A special readings course designed for students with particular topics in mind. Interested students should discuss the proposed topic with a faculty member prior to the beginning of the session.

PLSC 499: Directed Readings

permission required: Dr. Sanchez

Directed reading for students in Graduate programs.