Undergraduate colleges are confronted with a growing number of prelaw students as well as those not seeking careers as lawyers who are concerned about issues such as civil rights, right to privacy, consumer protection, and environmental protection--all of which involve law. Suggestions for dealing with the undergraduate curriculum are made. (LBH)

Summary and evaluation of a simulation game developed for a second-year undergraduate international politics course at McMaster University, Ontario, Canada. Purpose of simulation was to provide students with insight into nature of national relations through their own participation in a similar process. (ND)

Presents an annotated list of recent scholarly and general reference books as compiled by Columbia University libraries. Subject categories include religion, literature, women's studies, film studies, art and architecture, political science, history and area studies, technology, and new editions and supplements. (LRW)

Describes the political elasticity (PE) theory that permits equal consideration of political science and public administration, discussing the five major propositions of the theory. Utilizes the principles of political elasticity by focusing on six countries (Netherlands, Egypt, Japan, Sierre Leone, Singapore, and Jamaica) that underscore the…

Evaluates the political attitudes of students at three West Virginia higher education institutions based on the effects of service learning. Indicates that students learn about and feel helpful towards their community and develop academic skills. (CMK)

Describes the theory and practice of an experiential civic education initiative, developed by the University of Minnesota, called "Public Achievement" which is based upon the concept of public work (the work of the people). Discusses how "Public Achievement" proves successful for undergraduate coaches in the education of young students. (CMK)

Addresses what should be learned through service learning in political science identifying two objectives: (1) transmitting knowledge; and (2) developing active citizens. Believes that it is necessary to impart factual knowledge about politics through service learning in order to create educated students and engaged citizens in political science.…

Gives the background of the field of public policy analysis and management beginning in 1967 when scholars at nine institutions designed education programs for careers in public sector decision making. Describes the state of the nation during that period, the original curriculum, changes over time, and the achievements of public policy schools.…

Presents an exercise designed to nullify student claims of subjectivity in the grading of essay examinations. Asks students to grade sample essay questions according to specific criteria. Discusses benefits of the exercise. Provides sample essays and answers, and illustrates the difference between analytical and narrative answers. (RW)

Discusses the achievements of Reagan's foreign policy. Explores the question: Did Reagan reconstruct a domestic foreign policy consensus? Concludes that no consensus was reached. Analyzes Reagan's political beliefs, including his antinuclear sentiments, and examines relations between Reagan and Congress. (RW)

Offers an interpretation of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's "Discourse on the Origin and Foundations of Inequality" and provides examples of classroom exercises designed to make Rousseau's ideas and writings accessible to undergraduates. Stresses Rousseau's philosophy on natural man, language, ethics, and society. Includes interpretive…

Discusses three major problems within the field of political science in Mexico: the dearth of classes offered, lack of consensus on the content of courses, and the very limited role of political theory. Provides charts and statistics on the state of political science in the country. (RW)

Describes a study that established criteria for judging the scholarly value of dissertations and disproved the assumption that good dissertations will be published. Bibliographic access to dissertations is reviewed, and the need for librarians to reevaluate their attitudes toward policies governing dissertation acquisition is discussed. (27…

Discussing how the Kuwaiti political system has affected teaching methodologies, the author presents the goals of the University of Kuwait political science department. Examines the department's curriculum, teaching staff, degree requirements, student enrollment, teaching methods, and the scope of department activities. Concludes that the…

Presents a reading list for prelaw students to equip them with the knowledge and tools to understand the postsocialist political economy in which they will live and work. Students must understand the market-versus-politics debate and the reasons for the failure of socialism. Thirty-six titles are listed. (SLD)