Investigates a special problem of political theory such as political corruption, religion and politics, science and politics, or the nature of justice. Prerequisite: One course in PLPT or instructor permission.
Democracy in America
Examination of how politics affects the historical development of markets and the impact of inequality on the development of markets and economic development more generally.
Investigates the ways social structures and institutions shape gender in sub-Saharan Africa, with an emphasis on the state. Topics include gender in the pre-colonial and colonial era, contemporary African women's …
An examination of classic and contemporary theories, partial theories, and perspectives on constitutional interpretation.
Examines the structure and process of judicial policymaking, focusing on agenda-setting, deciding cases and opinion writing, implementation, compliance, and impact. Particular attention is given to the United States Supreme Court …
American Politics Prerequisite: Admission into the department's Distinguished Majors Program.
Part two of the Politics Department Distinguished Majors thesis seminar.
A critical analysis of important issues and works in American politics from diverse perspectives. Students are required to write weekly analytical essays and actively participate in small seminar discussions on …
A critical analysis of important issues and works in comparative politics from diverse perspectives. Students are required to write weekly analytical essays and actively participate in small seminar discussions on …
A critical analysis of important issues in political analysis and research design. Issues include: framing research questions, causal analysis, rational choice, comparative historical institutionalism, interpretivism, case studies, and quantitative analysis. …
A critical analysis of important issues and works in International relations. Students are required to write weekly analytical essays and actively participate in small seminar discussions. Prerequisite: Admission to Politics …
A critical analysis of important issues and works in political theory. Students are required to write weekly analytical essays and actively participate in small seminar discussions on issues including: theories …
Supervised work on a thesis for Honors studentsPrerequisite: Enrollment in the Politics Honors Program
Allows especially motivated students to receive credit for supervised work on a thesis in the area of international relations. Prerequisite: Three courses in PLIR and instructor permission.
Supervised work on a thesis in political theory for especially motivated students. Prerequisite: Three courses in PLPT and instructor permission.
This course examines the politics and processes of federal budgeting, and the role the budget plays in national economic policy making. Topics covered include the historical development of the budget …
Topics on a variety of Political issues.
Special Topics
Investigates a special problem of political theory such as political corruption, religion and politics, science and politics, or the nature of justice.