PS 209 Introduction to Political Theory

Analytical examination of conceptions of politics and the purposes of government, the problems of political obligation deriving from these, with attention to the ideas of crime, punishment and responsibility, political crimes–treason, collaboration, war crimes–and the …

PS 201 Democratic Ideas

An experimental topics course that introduces students to compelling recent events and to the current research of political scientists. This course can be repeated by students, but not with the same content.

PS 200 Research Methods in Political Science

Methods of Political Inquiry introduces students to political science as a discipline by focusing on the development of research questions, research designs, and the quantitative and qualitative tools commonly used to implement research designs.