Basic institutions and processes of American government. The role of constitutional structures, parties, interest groups and elections in the system; policy formation and policy content. This is an ONLINE course.
Courses
PS 315 Legislative Internship
Practical experience in a legislative office. Policy research. Readings in legislative process. This is an ONLINE course.
PS 160 Introduction to Political Theory
Exploration of core problems of political life, such as the nature and limits of obligation, the concept of justice and its political implications, and the relationship between equality and liberty, through a selection of ancient …
PS 140 Introduction to International Relations
Covers the major issues in international relations since the end of World War II including: the causes of war; civil wars and ethnic conflict; economic development; international trade; exchange rates and international monetary relations; international …
PS 120 Politics Around the World
Comparison of politics and government in selected countries around the world. This is an ONLINE course.
PS 989 American Politics Workshop
Presentation and evaluation of American politics research in progress by members of the workshop and invited speakers.
PS 988 International Relations Workshop
Presentation and evaluation of International Relations research in progress by members of the workshop and invited speakers.
PS 987 Comparative Politics Colloquium
Presentation and evaluation of comparative politics research in progress by members of the workshop and invited speakers.
PS 986 Political Theory Workshop
Presentation and evaluation of political theory research in progress by members of the workshop and invited speakers.
PS 983 Interdepartmental Seminar-African Studies
Interdisciplinary inquiry in African society and culture.