Courses

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.

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.

Instructor: Adam Stern (T 4:00-6:30)

3 Credits

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.

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.

Instructor: Benjamin Marquez (W 3:30-5:35)

3 Credits

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

Instructor: Daniel Kapust (R 1:20-3:15)

3 Credits

In depth study of key works of Roman political thought, along with recent and classic scholarship in political theory, history, philosophy, classics, and literature.

Instructor: Rikhil Bhavnani (T 1:20-3:15)

3 Credits

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.

Instructor: Yoshiko Herrera (W 3:30-5:25)

3 Credits

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.

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.

Instructor: Katherine Cramer (T 1:20-3:15)

3 Credits

In-depth examination of selected topics on American politics and governmental institutions.

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

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

Instructor: Annie Menzel (T 2:25-4:55)

3 Credits

Analysis of and research on problems of theorizing in and about political life.

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.

Instructor: Tana Johnson (W 7:45-9:45)

3 Credits

Instructor: Katarzyna Beilin (T 2:30-4:30)

3 Credits

Interdisciplinary inquiry in Latin American society and culture.

Instructor: Neil Kodesh (W 1:20-3:15)

3 Credits

Interdisciplinary inquiry in African society and culture.

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.

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.

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.

Instructor: Barry Burden (M 12:00-1:15)

1-3 Credits

Presentation and evaluation of American politics research in progress by members of the workshop and invited speakers.

1-3 Credits

Under the direction of faculty

2-3 Credits

Under the direction of a staff member

Instructor: Pamela Potter (T 4:00-6:30)

3 Credits

Instructor: TBD (F 8:00-10:00)

1 Credits

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.

Instructor: Dave Weimer (MW 8:00-9:15)

Syllabus: PS 813 – Dave Weimer

3 Credits

Extensive treatment of multiple regression and its variants.

Instructor: Yoshiko Herrera (W 1:20-3:15)

3 Credits

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, and religious identities.

Instructor: Barry Burden  (T 3:30-5:25)

Syllabus: PS 821- Barry Burden

3 Credits

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.

Instructor: Michael Wagner  (R 1:30-4:00)

3 Credits

This course examines the role of communication in American politics. Topics covered include the communication of politics (e.g., communication by politics elites, effects of mass media and interpersonal communication on political attitudes) as well as the politics of communications (regulation of political communication, policy issues, etc.).

Instructor: Andrew Kydd (M 1:20-3:15)

Syllabus: PS 835-Andy Kydd

3 Credits

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 work in formal modeling.

Instructor: Alex Tahk (W 1:20-3:15)

3 Credits

Analysis of the decision-making processes of judicial institutions and the behavior of judges, litigants, lawyers, and other actors in the judicial process. Strong emphasis on the relationship between judicial and other policy-making institutions and actors.

Instructor: (R 12:05 – 2:00 or R 2:25 – 4:20)

3 Credits

Role of administration in American government; problems of organization, bureaucracy and control; public policy as the output of the administrative process.

Instructor: (T 8:50-10:45)

3 Credits

Examines how managers in public and not-for-profit agencies can secure and utilize legal authority, human resources, and funds to accomplish organizational goals. Includes strategies for establishing and maintaining effective external relations and for working through other organizations to accomplish objectives.

Instructor: Eleanor Powell (M 3:30-5:25)

3 Credits

In-depth examination of selected topics on American politics and governmental institutions.

Instructor: Jon Pevehouse (F 11:00 – 1:00)

3 Credits

This course introduces students to time series methods and applications, including ARMA models, error corrections models and reduced form specifications. Course also discusses co-integration and fractional integration

Instructor: Nadav Shelef (W 1:30-3:30)

3 Credits

Design of research and adaptation of advanced methods to solve particular methodological problems in original analyses of political data.

Instructor: Adeline Lo (W 3:30-5:25)

Syllabus: PS 919-Adeline Lo

3 Credits

Design of research and adaptation of advanced methods to solve particular methodological problems in original analyses of political data.

Instructor: Michelle Schwarze (M 5:30-7:35)

3 Credits

Analysis of and research on problems of theorizing in and about political life.

Instructor: Andrew Kydd  (T 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

Instructor: Scott Straus (R 3:30-5:25)

3 Credits

Research seminar on specific topics in comparative politics.

Instructor: Andrew Kydd (R 1:20-3:15)

Syllabus: PS 960-Andy Kydd

3 Credits

Instructor: Ronald Radano (W 1:20-3:15)

3 Credits

Interdisciplinary inquiry in African society and culture.

Instructor: Michelle Schwarze (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.

Instructor: Nils Ringe (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.

Instructor: Mark Copelovitch (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.

Instructor: Eleanor Powell (M 12:00-1:15)

1-3 Credits

Presentation and evaluation of American politics research in progress by members of the workshop and invited speakers.