Courses

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)

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)

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)

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)

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: (R 1:20-3:15)

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.

Instructor: Nadav Shelef (W 3:30-5:25)

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 1:20-3:15)

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: B. Venkat Mani (T 3:30-6:00)

3 Credits

Instructor: Adeline Lo (MW 8:00-9:15)

Syllabus: PS 812- Adeline Lo

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: Eleanor Powell (T 3:30-5:25)

Syllabus: PS 817-Eleanor Powell

3 Credits

Acquaints students with a wide variety of research methods used to analyze political phenomena, emphasizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Instructor: Alex Tahk (MW 9:30-10:45)

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: Richard Avramenko (R 4:00-6:30)

Syllabus: PS 839 – Richard Avramenko

3 Credits

An overview of the central disciplinary approaches to interpreting, teaching, and writing about philosophical texts.

Instructor: Nils Ringe (R 1:20-3:15)

Syllabus: PS 853- Nils Ringe

3 Credits

Comparative theoretical and empirical analysis of political institutions, including electoral systems, legislatures, executives, executive-legislative relationships, political parties, party systems, federalism, economic governance, and link between institutions and internationalization.

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

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: Andrew Kydd (W 1:20-3:15)

Syllabus: PS 857-Andy Kydd

3 Credits

Analysis of the major theories on the functioning of the international political system and the behavior of nations within it.

Instructor: Yang Wang (M 1:20-3:15)

3 Credits

Compares the conceptual, statistical, and ethical issues of experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental designs for program evaluation. Definitions of outcomes, sample size issues, statistical biases in measuring causal effects of programs, and the reliability of findings will be emphasized using case studies selected from current public programs.

Instructor: David Nelson (R 6:00-7:55 PM)

3 Credits

Examines the political, social, and economic contexts that shape and are shaped by policy making processes. Though the focus is on the US, international comparisons will be made, and students are encouraged to think about the American context through comparative and international perspectives. Familiarizes students with dominant theories and models of policymaking process and policy change, starting with the model of the policy cycle. Focuses in on key topics and issues in policy making, specifically, agenda setting, implementation, and the relationships between policymaking and democracy. Reflects on contemporary and emerging issues and dilemmas of the politics of policy making.

Instructor: David Canon (M 1:20-3:15)

Syllabus: PS 904-David Canon

3 Credits

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

Instructor: Jonathan Renshon (T 1:20-3:15)

Syllabus: PS 919- Jonathan Renshon

3 Credits

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

Instructor: Alex Tahk (MW 4:00-5:15)

3 Credits

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

Instructor: Keisha Lindsay (W 3:30-5:25)

Syllabus: PS 931- Keisha Lindsay

3 Credits

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

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

3 Credits

Research seminar on specific topics in comparative politics.

Instructor: (W 2:00-4:00)

3 Credits

Interdisciplinary inquiry in Latin American society and culture.

Instructor: Neil Kodesh (R 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.

1-3 Credits

Under the direction of faculty

2-3 Credits

Under the direction of a staff member