Analysis of key classical and contemporary theories in international political economy.
Courses
PS 837 Formal Models of International Relations
Provides an overview of the formal theory literature in international relations, including international security and international political economy.
PS 835 Game Theory and Political Analysis
An introduction to the tools of game theoretic analysis, with reference to the use of game theory in political science. Intended for those desiring a basic familiarity with the theory, and for those planning further …
PS 814 Social Identities: Definition and Measurement
Analyzes the concept of social identities with a focus on definition, comparison, and measurement. Explores a range of theories as well as methodological techniques for measurement. Examines classic works on race, ethnic, national, class, gender, …
PS 813 Multivariable Statistical Inference for Political Research
Extensive treatment of multiple regression and its variants.
PS 811 Introduction to Statistical Computing in Political Science
Introduction to the issues of statistical computing in political science using statistical packages such as STATA and R with emphasis on developing sound practices for organizing data, protocols, and results in empirical research. Enroll Info: …
PS 684 Senior Honors Thesis Seminar
A class for honors students writing their senior honors thesis within a seminar format. Focus is on conceptualization, research design, writing of the thesis, and relevant issues of political science. Continuation of 683. Seniors only.
PS 665 Israeli Politics and Society
Course provides historical and analytical understanding of Israeli internal political life and institutions. Attention will be paid to political culture, coalition formation and ethnic politics as they are manifested in Israeli politics. The effect of …
PS 635 Comparative Politics of Sport
Covers the political economy, political culture, and the politics of identity (nationalism, race, ethnicity, social class, religion, and gender) that is usually associated with sport at both the highest and lowest levels of competition.
PS 601 Proseminar: Supreme Court’s 2017 Term
ntensive study and research in selected problems within the constituent fields of political science.