PS 836 covers important formal (game-theoretic) models of domestic politics, including models of electoral competition, special-interest politics, veto players, delegation, coalitions, political agency, regime change, and nondemocracy. The course should be of interest to any …
Month: March 2017
PS 829 Political Communication
This course examines the role of communication in American politics. Topics covered include the communication of politics (e.g., communication by politics elites, effects of mass media and interpersonal communication on political attitudes) as well as …
PS 825 Race and Politics in the United States
Analysis of the role of race, class and ethnicity in the political process. Evaluation of theories from political science, economics and sociology. Topics may include policy analysis, political organizations, immigration, political behavior and culture.
PS 818 Maximum Likelihood Estimation
Develops the theory of maximum likelihood estimation and applies it to models for discrete and limited dependent variables common to political and social science data.
PS 817 Empirical Methods of Political Inquiry
This course provides an overview of research design strategies in political science, focusing on each of their strengths and weaknesses. Topics include measurement, causation, hypothesis testing, data collection, specification, and experimentation. Class meetings are a …
PS 812 Introduction to Statistical Methods in Political Science
Introductory statistics course for Ph.D. students. Emphasis on probability theory, inference, and the foundations of multivariate least squares and maximum likelihood.
PS 801 Research and Writing Seminar
Intended for PhD students in political science to develop a seminar or conference paper into a publishable journal article. Emphasis on editing, revising, and peer feedback.
PS 800 Political Science as a Discipline and Profession
Describes and evaluates major approaches used in political science. Explores issues related to professional development and political science careers.
PS 659 Politics and Society: Contemporary Eastern Europe
Comparative analysis of the countries of contemporary Eastern Europe, including issues of democratization, economic transition, and social change; political crises and institutional adjustments; interactions between regimes and domestic social forces; prospect for future systemic change.
PS 601 Proseminar: Election Reform in America
Intensive study and research in selected problems within the constituent fields of political science. The Fall 2017 proseminar is “Election Reform in America.”