Fall 2020 Courses
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PS 800- Political Science as a Discipline and Profession
Instructor: Nadav Shelef (W 1:20-3:15)
1 Credit
Describes and evaluates major approaches used in political science. Explores issues related to professional development and political science careers.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
PS 801- Research and Writing Seminar
Instructor: Nadav Shelef (W 3:30-5:25)
3 Credits
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.
| Requisites | Declared in PS doctoral program |
PS 804- Interdisciplinary Western European Area Studies Seminar
Instructor: Adam Stern (T 4:00-6:30)
3 Credits
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 811 - Introduction to Statistical Computing
Instructor: Marcy Shieh (R 10:00-11:00)
Syllabus: PS 811 Fall 2020
1 Credit
Mode of Instruction: Online (Synchronous)
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.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 812- Introduction to Statistical Methods in Political Science
Instructor: Adeline Lo (MW 8:00-9:15)
3 Credits
Introductory Statistics course for Ph.D. students. Emphasis on probability theory, inference, and the foundations of multivariate least squares and maximum likelihood.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 818- Maximum Likelihood Estimation
Instructor: Alex Tahk (MW 4:00-5:15)
3 Credits
Develops the theory of maximum likelihood estimation and applies it to models for discrete and limited dependent variables common to political and social science data.
| Requisites | PS 812 and 813 |
PS 825- Race and Politics in the United States
Instructor: Benjamin Marquez (W 3:30-5:35)
Syllabus: PS 825 Fall 2020
3 Credits
Mode of Instruction: Online (Synchronous)
Analysis of the role of race, class and ethnicity in the political process. Evaluation of theories from political science, economics and sociology. Topics may include policy analysis, political organizations, immigration, political behavior and culture
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 834 - Roman Political Thought
Instructor: Daniel Kapust (R 1:20-3:15)
Syllabus: PS 834 Fall 2020
3 Credits
Mode of Instruction: Classroom Instruction
In depth study of key works of Roman political thought, along with recent and classic scholarship in political theory, history, philosophy, classics, and literature.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 843- The Political Economy of Development
Instructor: Rikhil Bhavnani (T 1:20-3:15)
Syllabus: PS 843 Fall 2020
3 Credits
Mode of Instruction: Online: Synchronous
We examine why some countries are rich, and others are poor. Selected topics include the role of institutions, regime type, corruption, the resource curse, ethnic differences and state capacity. We focus on the cutting edge of the empirical literature on development, and pay close attention to measurement and causal inference.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 856- Field Seminar in Comparative Politics
Instructor: Yoshiko Herrera (W 3:30-5:25)
Syllabus: PS 856 Fall 2020
3 Credits
Mode of Instruction: Online, Synchronous
A broad introduction to the field of comparative politics. It combines a theory-driven approach with a problem-driven approach to analyze key themes in comparative politics. Four paradigms in comparative politics–structural, cultural, rational-choice and institutional–will be reviewed.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 857- International Relations Theories
Instructor: Jessica Weeks (T 5:30-7:20)
3 Credits
Analysis of the major theories on the functioning of the international political system and the behavior of nations within it.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 904- Seminar- American Politics/Public Opinion
Instructor: Katherine Cramer (T 1:20-3:15)
3 Credits
In-depth examination of selected topics on American politics and governmental institutions.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 919 - Machine Learning
Instructor: Adeline Lo (R 3:30-5:25)
3 Credits
Design of research and adaptation of advanced methods to solve particular methodological problems in original analyses of political data
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
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PS 919- Bayesian Analysis
Instructor: Alex Tahk (W 1:30-3:30)
Design of research and adaptation of advanced methods to solve particular methodological problems in original analyses of political data
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
PS 933-Feminist Theory
Instructor: Annie Menzel (T 2:25-4:55)
3 Credits
Analysis of and research on problems of theorizing in and about political life.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
PS 945- Seminar-National Security Affairs
Instructor: Jon Pevehouse (M 1:20-3:15)
3 Credits
Contemporary military strategy, the interaction of military and political factors in international politics, and the processes and content of defense policies, with emphasis on the United States.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
PS 959 - Seminar-International Organization
Instructor: Tana Johnson (W 7:45-9:45)
3 Credits
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
PS 982- Interdepartmental Seminar in the Latin-American Area
Instructor: Katarzyna Beilin (T 2:30-4:30)
3 Credits
Interdisciplinary inquiry in Latin American society and culture.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
PS 983- Interdepartmental Seminar-African Studies
Instructor: Neil Kodesh (W 1:20-3:15)
3 Credits
Interdisciplinary inquiry in African society and culture.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
PS 986- Political Theory Workshop
Instructor: Daniel Kapust (F 12:00-1:15)
1-3 Credits
Presentation and evaluation of political theory research in progress by members of the workshop and invited speakers.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
PS 987- Comparative Politics Colloquium
Instructor: Yoshiko Herrera (R 12:00-1:15)
1-3 Credits
Presentation and evaluation of comparative politics research in progress by members of the workshop and invited speakers.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
PS 988- International Relations Workshop
Instructor: Jessica Weeks (T 12:00-1:15)
1-3 Credits
Presentation and evaluation of international relations research in progress by members of the workshop and invited speakers.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
PS 989- American Politics Workshop
Instructor: Barry Burden (M 12:00-1:15)
Syllabus: PS 989 Fall 2020
1-3 Credits
Mode of Instruction: Classroom Instruction
Presentation and evaluation of American politics research in progress by members of the workshop and invited speakers.
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
PS 990- Research and Thesis
1-3 Credits
Under the direction of faculty
| Requisites | Consent of Instructor |
PS 999- Independent Work
2-3 Credits
Under the direction of a staff member
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Training |
Spring 2021 Courses
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PS 813 - Multivariable Statistical inference for Political Research
Instructor: David L. Weimer
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 817 - Empirical Methods of Political Inquiry
PS 828 - Contemporary Presidency
Instructor: Kenneth Mayer
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 835 - Game Theory and Political Analysis
Instructor: Alexander Tahk
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 837 - Formal Models of International Relations
Instructor: Andrew Kydd
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 873 - American Political Parties
PS 931 - Tocqueville's Democ in America
Instructor: Richard Avramenko
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 931 - Topic: Post-Marxist Continental Theory
Instructor: Howard Schweber
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 940 - Domestic Politics and International Relations
Instructor: Jessica Weeks
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 948 - Topic: Religion and Politics
PS 948 - Topic: Racial & Ethnic Diversity: Causes and Effects
Instructor: Yoshiko Herrera
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 986 - Political Theory Workshop
Instructor: Daniel Kapust
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
PS 987 - Comparative Politics Colloquium
Instructor: Yoshiko Herrera
| Requisites | Graduate/Professional Standing |
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