Department of Political Science, Queens College




Course Offerings, Summer 2012

Many exciting course offerings this summer, including several online courses!

Summer Session 1S
June 4 - June 27, 2012
(4 weeks)

In-Person Courses:

100. American Politics and Government

    Meeting: M/T/W/Th   9:00-11:40am   Donald

An analytical study of American national government with special attention to its structure and operation : functions of the President, Congress, the Judiciary; activities of the federal government in promoting the welfare of the people.


101. Introduction to Political Science
    Meeting: M/T/W/Th   9:00-11:40am    Kabir

An analytical study of the basic concepts of political science, including power, conflict, coercion, the state, and the government. Will also include a basic introduction to methodology and research techniques.

247. Political Leadership
    Meeting: M/T/W/Th   9:00-11:40am   Shapoatov

This course examines the problem of leadership in political systems, the various ways it can be exercised, and its role in political development. It will pay particular attention to charismatic leadership as exercised by some of the major figures of modern history, from Napoleon through Castro, and including such diverse types as Hitler, Mao, and the Perons.


286. Theories of Law and Human Rights
    Meeting: M/T/W/Th   6:00-8:40pm   Voperian

3 hr.; 3 cr. This course examines the argument that human beings have rights simply because they are human. It seeks to understand what should count as a right, how rights can be defended against persistent violation, and whether human rights activism can be an effective agent for political change.

Online Courses, Summer Session 1S:
100. American Politics and Government        Bonomo

An analytical study of American national government with special attention to its structure and operation : functions of the President, Congress, the Judiciary; activities of the federal government in promoting the welfare of the people.


213. The Legislative Process in America       Bonomo

An examination of the structures and fucntions of legislative bodies with particular emphasis on the United States.

Summer Session 2L

July 9-August 16, 2012

6 Weeks

In-Person Courses:
104. International Politics
    Meeting: M/T/W/Th    6:30-8:04pm    Petaludis

An examination of the nature of international society (nationalism, state sovereignty, balance of power) and the sources of conflict and tension among nation states. After a consideration of the elements of power (geopolitical, economic, ideological, demographic, and technological), deals with the role of international organization and law, collective security and regionalism as "controls" on the use of power. Attention to the implications of the transitional aspects of world politics (e.g., the rise of new nations, population expansion).

225. Women in Politics and Government
    Meeting: M/T/W/Th   8:00-9:34am   Huang

This course explores the role women play in the American political system. It addresses the question of how women choose to participate in politics, how they are recruited for office, how they campaign, what influence they have, and what obstacles to their full and equal participation remain. The course relies on readings and on guest lectures by women who hold elected, appointed, and civil service positions at different levels of government.

238. Contemporary Asia
    Meeting: M/T/W/Th      8:00-9:34am   Bhagat

A survey of the political development and government institutions of the states in the Far East, chiefly China and Japan; analytical study of their historical background and foreign relations.

Online Courses:
100. American Politics and Government        Bonomo

An analytical study of American national government with special attention to its structure and operation: functions of the President, Congress, the Judiciary; activities of the federal government in promoting the welfare of the people.


284. Justice and Law         Bonomo

The relation of leading theories of law to contemporary concepts of justice and to important issues in constitutional law and current politics, such as equality, crime, and privacy.