Courses

Instructor: David Canon (TR 2:30-3:45)

Syllabus: PS 104-David Canon

4 Credits

Basic institutions and processes of American government. The role of constitutional structures, parties, interest groups and elections in the system; policy formation and policy content.

Instructors: Steven Brooke (TR 8-9:15)

Syllabus: PS 120 – Steven Brooke

4 Credits

Comparison of politics and government in selected countries around the world.

Instructor: Mark Copelovitch (MW 2:30-3:45)

4 Credits

Covers the major issues in international relations since the end of World War II including: the causes of war; civil wars and ethnic conflict; economic development; international trade; exchange rates and international monetary relations; international capital flows and financial crises; foreign direct investment; globalization and the environment; the UN, the IMF, World Bank, WTO, and other international organizations; and international law and human rights. The focus is on states’ relations with each other and the factors determining the nature and outcomes of these international interactions. The course seeks to develop analytical tools for thinking about important questions in world politics regardless of the countries or issues involved, to examine international affairs in a systematic way.

Instructor: Daniel Kapust (TR 1-2:15)

Syllabus: PS 160- Daniel Kapust

4 Credits

Exploration of core problems of political life, such as the nature and limits of obligation, the concept of justice and its political implications, and the relationship between equality and liberty, through a selection of ancient and modern sources.

Instructors: Jonathan Renshon (TR 11-11:50)

Syllabus: PS 170- Jonathan Renshon

3 Credits

Introduces students to political science as a discipline by focusing on the development of research questions, research designs, and the quantitative and qualitative tools commonly used to implement research designs.

Instructor: Steven Brooke (TR 2:30-3:45)

Syllabus: PS 182 – Steven Brooke

3 Credits

Comparison of politics and government in selected countries around the world.

2 Credits

Directed study projects for freshmen and sophomores as arranged with a faculty member; students should have completed at least one course in POLI SCI.

Instructor: Kathryn Hendley (TR 11-12:15)

Syllabus: PS 217 – Kathryn Hendley

3 Credits

Introduction to the legal process. Examination of the various concepts of law, the perennial problems of the law, legal reasoning, and the nature and function of law and the courts.

Instructor: Michael Cullinane (TR 9:30-10:45)

4 Credits

As an introduction to Southeast Asia, covers the ethnic, cultural, religious, and political histories of the region from the classical states period to the present, with an emphasis on colonialism, nationalism, decolonization, and the emergence of modern political and social systems into the 21st century, including an exposure to region’s contemporary literature.

Instructor: Anatoly Detwyler (TR 8-9:15)

3 Credits

Multidisciplinary and historical perspectives on the East Asian civilizations of China, Japan, Korea, Tibet and Mongolia from prehistory to the present, including developments in philosophy, economy, governance, social structure, kinship, geography, etc

Instructor: Nathaniel Gilmore (TR 8-9:15)

Syllabus: PS 266- Nate Gilmore

3 Credits

Exploration of core problems in modern European political thought, such as the nature and origins of obligation, the relationship between religion and politics, and representation, through a selection of modern sources.

Instructor: Patrick Barrett (TR 9:30-10:45)

3 Credits

A critical examination of US-Latin American relations from the colonial era to the present, tracing the emergence and evolution of the United States as a hemispheric and global power and its political and economic impact on Latin America. Primary attention will be focused on US relations with Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, but other Latin American countries will figure prominently during certain episodes.

Instructor: Adeline Lo (MW 11-11:50)

Syllabus: PS 270- Adeline Lo

3 Credits

How numbers and statistics are used in electoral strategies, political debates and legal proceedings. Presents basic tools of analysis and how to use them.

Instructor: Eileen Harrington (MW 4-5:15)

PS 272-Eileen Harrington

3 Credits

Major issues of public policy in such fields as economic management, welfare, education, health, energy and the environment. How public problems develop, approaches to policy-making, why programs succeed and fail.

Instructor: Neil Kodesh (TR 9:30-10:45)

4 Credits

African society and culture, polity and economy in multidisciplinary perspectives from prehistory and ancient kingdoms through the colonial period to contemporary developments, including modern nationalism, economic development and changing social structure.

Instructor: Benjamin Marquez (TR 9:30-10:45)

Syllabus: PS 302- Ben Marquez

3 Credits

This class examines the major problems and issues in Mexican-American politics since World War II. An emphasis will be placed on the ways in which race, class and culture have structured politics for the Mexican origin people.

Instructor: Amy Gangl (Online)

3 Credits

Practical experience in a legislative office. Policy research. Readings in legislative process.

Instructor: Eunsook Jung (MW 2:30-3:45)

Syllabus: PS 328- Eunsook Jung

4 Credits

Asia is a vibrant region politically and economically, and is very important to the United States for international security and economic stability. Given its importance, this course provides broad and essential knowledge about Asian nations with a particular focus on China, South Korea, North Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Country studies are intended to introduce major issues in comparative politics such as democratization, elections, economic development, security, religion and politics. This course will enable students to (1) gain an empirical and analytical understanding of the political dynamics of the region; (2) think comparatively within the regime and across the developing world more generally; and (3) address and debate theoretical questions in political science through Asian politics materials.

Instructor: Kathryn Hendley (TR 2:30-3:45)

Syllabus: PS 334 – Kathryn Hendley

3 Credits

Theory and practice of Russian States, emphasis on politics, economic and institutional developments since 1991.

Instructor: Andrew Kydd (MW 11-11:50)

Syllabus: PS 347-Andy Kydd

3 Credits

Examines the causes of terrorism, goals and strategies pursued by terrorist groups, the consequences of terrorism, and counterterrorism policies adopted by governments.

Instructor: Ben Power (TR 2:30-3:45)

Syllabus: PS 356 – Ben Power

4 Credits

A survey course that focuses on interactions among the primary entities in the international system; namely, states, inter- governmental and non-governmental organizations, and other international actors governed by international law. The study of international relations and international law is absolutely critical to understanding contemporary politics, both domestic and foreign. This course addresses both structural and substantive issues related to international law. In other words, it should provide basic tools for understanding the way in which international law works, as well as introduce substantive issues of interest to students of world politics. The course will place special emphasis on the role of international organizations in the international legal system, and special attention will be paid to the European Union as an international actor within this system of law.

Instructor: Ann Rivlin (MW 9:55-10:45 AM)

Syllabus: PS 359- Ann Rivlin

3 Credits

This course undertakes a historical and analytical approach to U.S. foreign policy since World War II. The course is divided into three main topics: U.S. Foreign Policy since World War II and the evolution of U.S. policy and the impetus behind important foreign policy choices; The people and institutions and processes that guide foreign policy formation and implementation; And the more salient foreign policy challenges facing the U.S. in the 21st century including how the US has responded to the attacks of September 11, 2001, the effectiveness of foreign aid policy.

Instructor: Kristin Phillips-Court (TR 2:30-3:45)

3 Credits

Introduces students to the major works of Machiavelli through the close reading of his writings in cultural and historical contexts. Discussion and targeted writing assignments will aim at cultivating in students 1) a broad understanding of Machiavelli’s principal intellectual attitudes, 2) a deeper understanding of his literary sensibility, and 3) the ability to articulate controversies and complexities surrounding his thought.

Instructor: Joel Clark (T 1:20-3:15)

Syllabus: PS 400-Joel Clark

1 Credit

An umbrella course for variable credit topic courses, such as summer forum, intensive summer courses, half-semester courses, etc.

Instructor: John Balz (MF 8-9:15)

Syllabus:PS 401 – John Balz Updated

3 Credits

A topics course for the exploration of current issues in Political Science.

Instructor: Ryan Owens (W 7:45-9:40)

Syllabus: PS 401 – Ryan Owens

3 Credits

A topics course for the exploration of current issues in Political Science.

Instructor: Kenneth Mayer (TR 1-2:15)

Syllabus: PS 408- Kenneth Mayer

4 Credits

The President as chief administrative leader, political leader, foreign policy initiator, commander-in-chief, and head of state.

Instructor: Howard Schweber (TR 4-5:15)

4 Credits

This course undertakes an historical examination of the development of American constitutional thinking about individual rights and civil liberties from the founding era to the present day. Issue that are considered include freedoms guaranteed by the original Articles, the Bill of Rights, and the Civil War Amendments (XIII, XIV, and XV) as these issues appear in constitutional law, constitutional politics, and social and economic developments. The role of the federal courts, the nature and operation of principles of federalism, and the authority of Congress to protect constitutionally guaranteed rights are also major topics of consideration.

Instructors: Ryan Owens, Marcy Shieh (MW 4-5:15)

Syllabus: PS 419- Ryan Owens

4 Credits

Delegation of powers, elements of fair administrative procedure, judicial control over administrative determination.

Instructor: Daniel Kapust (TR 9:30-10:45)

Syllabus: PS 461-Daniel Kapust

3 Credits

An interdisciplinary seminar focusing on current policy debates designed to incorporate concepts and approaches from philosophy, political science, and economics.

Instructor: Aili Tripp (MW 8-9:15)

Syllabus:PS 469-Aili Tripp

3 Credits

Changing political roles, status, attitudes, and behaviors of women in contemporary society and of the political implications of changing female/male relationships.

Instructor: Howard Schweber (TR 1-2:15)

4 Credits

An examination of the basic principles, purposes, and assumptions of First Amendment cases and literature, with attention to both historical and contemporary controversies.

Instructor: Kenneth Mayer (TR 9:30-10:45)

Syllabus: PS 511-Kenneth Mayer

4 Credits

Examination of campaign finance, including: the philosophical rationale behind campaign finance regulations, the history of regulatory frameworks, the influence of campaign contributions on decision making, campaign finance laws in other countries, and reform proposals.

3-4 Credits

Honors in the major in Political Science thesis research and writing.

Instructor: Amy Gangl

3-4 Credits

Honors in the major in Political Science thesis research and writing.

Instructor: Amy Gangl (M 2:30-3:45)

3 Credits

A class for honors students writing their senior honor thesis within a seminar format. Focus is on conceptualization, research design, writing of the thesis and relevant issues of political science.

3 Credits

For students writing a thesis in consultation with a faculty member.

3 Credits

For students writing a thesis in consultation with a faculty member.

1-4 Credits

Directed study projects for juniors and seniors as arranged with a faculty member.

1-4 Credits

Directed study projects for juniors and seniors as arranged with a faculty member.