Month: April 2018

Intensive study and research in selected problems within the constituent fields of political science. Enroll Info: None

Explores a range of theories that African Americans have drawn upon to cope with and ameliorate their political circumstances in the United States within the specific parameters of political theory. Enroll Info: None

Examination of campaign finance, including: the philosophical rationale behind campaign finance regulations, the history of regulatory frameworks, the influence of campaign contributions on decision making, campaign finance laws in other countries, and reform proposals. Enroll …

An examination of the basic principles, purposes, and assumptions of First Amendment cases and literature, with attention to both historical and contemporary controversies. Enroll Info: None

Changing political roles, status, attitudes, and behaviors of women in contemporary society and of the political implications of changing female/male relationships. Enroll Info: None

Investigation at an advanced level of selected problems in political philosophy. Enroll Info: None

This course is designed to introduce students involved in volunteer or community activism in the Madison area to the literature on political power and community organizing. Students are required to conduct field research and write …

This course undertakes an historical examination of the development of American constitutional thinking about powers and structures of government from the founding era to the present day. Issue that are considered include separation of powers, …

The President as chief administrative leader, political leader, foreign policy initiator, commander-in-chief, and head of state. Enroll Info: None

A topics course for the exploration of current issues in Political Science. Enroll Info: None