The seminar is on migration and displacement: why people born and rooted in one place move somewhere else.  The course explores why migrants chose different destinations, how host and home communities encourage/discourage mobility, and how those who move remain connected with those who remain.  Throughout, we will draw from a rich variety of sources while exploring displacement across countries, contexts, and histories.

This course examines both academic and policy debates about democracy and foreign policy. We begin by reviewing the theory and practice of democracy and the literature on democracy in international politics.

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 issues including: the founding, parties and elections, public policy, federalism, the presidency, Congress, and the judicial system. Prerequisite: Admission to Politics Honors Program.

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 Honors Program.

Supervised work on a thesis for Honors studentsPrerequisite: Enrollment in the Politics Honors Program

Investigates a special problem of political theory such as political corruption, religion and politics, science and politics, or the nature of justice.

Independent study under faculty supervision, for students who are preparing for intensive research on a specific topic. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Independent study, under faculty supervision, for intensive research on a specific topic. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Readings and writings from various disciplines relating to Political Science.