Courses

An empirical analysis of the role of mass publics in political life and the factors which determine the formation and expression of political beliefs and attitudes.

Extensive treatment of multiple regression and its variants.

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.

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.

Process of rapid political change in contemporary Africa with special emphasis on the emergence of new states.

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.

Analysis of the major institutions, ideas, people and groups in China today and their impact on power, decision-making and social change.

Examines the political, social, and economic aspects of the evolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict over time, and the theoretical and policy issues it raises.

 Intensive study and research in selected problems within the constituent fields of political science.

Intensive study and research in selected problems within the constituent fields of political science.