POL S 101.
Mexican Politics
(4)
BRUHN
This course focuses on understanding the contemporary Mexican political system from a political economy perspective. It explores the development and behavior of Mexican institutions and actors, and the challenges facing them in a context of major economic and political change.
POL S 104.
Introduction to Research in Political Science
(5)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Not open to freshmen.
An introduction to the design and evaluation of political research: formulating clear hypotheses, developing appropriate measures, and analyzing data using simple statistical methods and qualitative techniques; emphasizes clear exposition of arguments, interpretations, and findings.
POL S 104A.
Introduction to Research in Political Science
(4)
STAFF
An introduction to the design and evaluation of political research: formulating clear hypotheses, developing appropriate measures, and analyzing data using simple statistical methods and qualitative techniques;emphasizes clear exposition of arguments, interpretations, and findings.
POL S 105.
Theories of Comparative Politics
(4)
FREEMAN
Prerequisite: Political Science 6.
A comparison of federalism, political parties, and executive leadership in different countries. A core course generally recommended, and in some cases required, for advanced work in comparative government.
POL S 106AAZZ.
Special Topics in Political Science
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Lectures in special areas of interest in political science. Specific coursetitles to be announced by the department each quarter offered.
POL S 106AB.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106AJ.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106CA.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106CE.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106CF.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106CI.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106CP.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106D.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106EI.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106EP.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106EU.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106G.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106GL.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106I.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106ID.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106IE.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106IM.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106IP.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106IR.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106IS.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106LA.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106LR.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106MR.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106N.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106NG.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106PD.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106PL.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106PM.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106PP.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106PR.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106RM.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106RP.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106SL.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106UP.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106W.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106WE.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 106WP.
Special Topics in Political Science
POL S 108.
Politics and Literature
(4)
BRUHN
This course will explore problems concerning alienation, obligation, power,freedom, and fulfillment as treated by ancient and modern authors.
POL S 109.
Revolution and Mass Movement
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 6.
Analyzing the dynamics of revolution from the French and Soviet to contemporary revolutions in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
POL S 110.
Political Concepts
(4)
DIGESER
Prerequisite: Political Science 1.
Introduction to some of the main concepts of political theory, such as the individual and the state, freedom and equality, political obligation, and their relevance to modern society and government.
POL S 114.
Democracy and Diversity
(4)
DIGESER, BARVOSA
Prerequisite: Chicana/o Studies 1B or Political Science 1.
Introduction to the ancient and modern models of democracy which underpin contemporary democratic life. An analysis of the philosophical bases of democracy, diversity, political obligation, equality, liberty, consent, representation, and rights.
POL S 115.
Courts, Judges and Politics
(4)
BINION
Prerequisite: Political Science 12.
The role and significance of the judiciary in the American political system. Such questions as: how cases go through the courts, how "interests" are represented through litigation, the processes by which judges are recruited, and the "independence" of the judiciary will be explored. The course will also entail an exploration of how judges reach decisions and the impacts and consequences of those decisions. The emphasis will be largely on the federal courts, especially the U.S. Supreme Court, and the main focus will be on "public," rather than "private" law.
POL S 116.
The Political Consequences of Electoral Laws
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 104A or Sociology 3 or 104A or Psychology 5 or Communications 88.
Survey of the variety of electoral laws in use throughout the world; analysis of their effects upon the nature of political systems and represention; addresses the philosophical question, "what is the fairest way to count votes?"
POL S 118.
Comparative Ethnic Politics
(4)
KAPLAN
Prerequisite: Political Science 6 or 7.
Examination of the political consequences of ethnicity. Theoretical approaches to issues addressing problems of multiethnic states in the developing world, and the successor states of the Soviet Union.
POL S 119.
Ethical Issues in International Relations
(4)
DIGESER
Prerequisite: Political Science 1 and 7.
An examination of the possibility and desirability of normative international political theory and an exploration of the moral dimensions of statecraft; use of force, nuclear deterrence, humanitarian intervention,distributive justice, and human rights.
POL S 121.
International Politics
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 7.
An examination of theories concerning the actions, interactions, and relationships among nation-states.
POL S 124.
International Organization
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 7.
The nature and function of international organization, including a study of the United Nations and the European community.
POL S 126.
National Security
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 7 or 121.
Examines how states use diplomacy, strategic coercion, and military force to achieve political objectives.
POL S 127.
American Foreign Policy
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 7.
The United States in world politics. Policy making institutions, particularly the presidency, congress, state department, and the military establishment. Interaction between domestic and external politics.
POL S 128.
Foreign Policy of the Soviet Union and Successor States
(4)
KAPLAN
Prerequisite: Political Science 6 or 7.
Examination of recent work on foreign policies of the former Societ Union and the successor states, with attention to methodological and substantive issues. Topics include: strategic theory, East-West relations, trade and the monetary system, and relations among states of the former Soviet Union.
POL S 129.
The United States, Europe, and Asia in the Twenty-First Century
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 6 or 7.
The cold war and East-West tensions. Nato and its military problems, including nuclear strategy and arms control. Soviet foreign policy and its hold over East Europe. Transatlantic strains caused by peace movements, domestic trends and new economic problems.
POL S 131.
Foreign Relations Between China and the United States
(4)
STAFF
The ideological and cultural attitudes of mainland China, with emphasis on general policies both within the communist world and other areas (South Asia, Africa, and America).
POL S 134.
Relations Between the United States and Mexico
(4)
BRUHN
Prerequisite: Political Science 6 or 7.
A general examination of relations between the United States and Mexico in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Emphasis on issues such as the origins of conflict and cooperation, and current issue areas including immigration.
POL S 135.
Government and Politics of Japan
(4)
FREEMAN
Prerequisite: Political Science 6.
The organization and operation of Japanese politics, with particular attention to domestic political forces and problems.
POL S 136.
Government and Politics of China
(4)
STAFF
The ideology, structure, and functions of the Chinese political system, with emphasis on the nation-building process under the communist regime.
POL S 140.
Politics of France
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 6.
The political culture, history, political parties, and governmental organization of France.
POL S 142.
British Politics
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 6.
The political culture, history, institutions, and behavior of Great Britain.
POL S 143.
Politics of the Soviet Union Successor States
(4)
KAPLAN
Prerequisite: Political Science 6; not open to freshmen.
The course examines the basic characteristics of the Soviet ancient regime and the forces and institutions which shaped the emerging states and societies. Topics include: parliamentary and economic systems, political parties, interest groups, ethnicity, legitimacy, sovereignty and inter-state relations.
POL S 146.
Globalization and Politics
(4)
STAFF,
Prerequisite: Political Science 6 or 7; upper-division standing.
An examination and assessment of theories of globalization in relation to the distribution of political power on a global scale, future scenarios of global political domination, and the role of the nation-state in the international system of power.
POL S 147.
Third World Politics
(4)
BRUHN
Prerequisite: Political Science 6.
A comparative analysis of the political system of a selected number of African, Asian and Middle Eastern countries, with particular development and modernization common to all of them.
POL S 148A.
Reform, Globalization and Revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 6
A comparative study of state formation, globalization, colonialism and political change in Latin America.
POL S 148B.
Reform, Globalization, and Revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 6
A comparative analysis of reform and revolution in Latin America, with a special emphasis on South American political systems.
POL S 149.
Israeli Politics
(4)
STOLL
Prerequisite: Political Science 6; not open to freshmen.
An introduction to the politics of Israel. Examines both Israeli domestic politics and Israel in comparative perspective.
POL S 150A.
Politics of the Middle East
(4)
BOURAAD-NASH
The development of governmental institutions and political forces in the postcolonial era. Emphasis on relationships between ideology, cultural dynamics, and politics, including examination of inter-Arab conflict and the war in Lebanon.
POL S 150B.
Politics of the Middle East
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 150A.
Political development and nationalism in the Northern Tier, Arab North Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. The politics of oil. The resurgence of Islam. Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Afganistan, great power rivalry inthe Middle East since 1945.
POL S 151.
Voting and Elections
(4)
JENNINGS, SMITH, WEATHERFORD
Prerequisite: Political Science 15 or 104 or 104A or Sociology 3 or Psychology 5 or Communications 88.
Introduction to elections and voting cross-nationally and at various levels of government: The role of electoral rules, party competition and campaigns; the influence of issue, candidate, and partisan appeals on the vote; the effect of elections on public policy.
POL S 152.
American Political Parties
(4)
SMITH
Prerequisite: Political Science 12.
The nature, characteristics, and history of American political parties; party organization; political campaigns and finance; nominations, elections, and electoral problems.
POL S 153.
Political Interest Groups
(4)
WEATHERFORD
Prerequisite: Political Science 12.
The nature and function of organized interest groups and their impact upon public opinion and government.
POL S 154.
Public Opinion
(4)
JENNINGS, SMITH, WEATHERFORD
Prerequisite: Political Science 15 or 104 or Sociology 3 or 104A or Psychology 5 or Communications 88.
A study of the formation and nature of public opinion including: the public's political sophistication; the role of emotion in political thinking; nature of political culture; growth of political alienation and the forms of political participation.
POL S 155.
Congress
(4)
SMITH
Prerequisite: Political Science 12; concurrent enrollment in Political Science 155L.
The organization, operation, and politics of congress; problems of representation, leadership and relations with interest groups, the white house and the bureaucracy.
POL S 155L.
Congress Simulation Lab
(2)
SMITH
Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with Political Science 155.
A simulation of the U.S. House of Representatives designed to teach the operation and politics of Congress.
POL S 157.
The American Presidency
(4)
WOOLLEY
Prerequisite: Political Science 15 or 104 or 104A or Sociology 3 or Psychology 5 or Communications 88 AND Political Science 12.
Analysis of the institution of the presidency, its functions, formal and informal relationships, and its limitations within the American political system. Emphasis on the dynamics of the presidency, including presidential personality, conceptions of role, impact of public opinion, and responses to changes in the environment.
POL S 158.
Power in Washington
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 12 and upper-division standing.
An examination and assessment of the policy and political linkages between the White House and Capitol Hill decision making, legislative enactment, administrative implementation; the presidential establishment, bureaucratic politics and the politics of influence and access in Washington.
POL S 159.
Sexuality, State Power, and the Military
(4)
STAFF
How do groups in civil society try to capture state institutions and use those institutions to establish ideas about the normal and the deviant, rewarding some and not others? Case studies include gender, race, and sexuality in the military.
POL S 160.
Asian American Politics
(4)
LIEN
Prerequisite: Political Science 12 or Asian American Studies 1 or Asian American Studies 2.
Survey of the historical and contemporary political experiences of Asian Americans and their pursuits for immigration, equality, citizenship, political identity, racial justice, cross-racial/ethnic coalition building and incorporation into the U. S. political system.
POL S 161.
U. S. Minority Politics
(4)
LIEN
Prerequisite: Not open to freshmen.
A comparative study of recent literature on the historical and contemporary political experiences of the four major racial and ethnic minority groups (Blacks/African Americans, American Indians, Latinos/Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans) and their interactions with the dominant racial group (non-Hispanic white Americans) in the U.S.
POL S 162.
Urban Government and Politics
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 12.
Problems of politics and administration in urban and metropolitan areas.
POL S 165.
Criminal Justice
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 12.
Problems and functions of police, prosecution and defense relating to such problems as plea-bargaining, exclusionary rule, trials, bail, and sentencing.
POL S 167.
Constitutional Law: The Bill of Rights
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 115.
The role of the Supreme Court as interpreter of First Amendment freedons of expression and conscience, with some attention to procedural guarantees.
POL S 169.
Gender, Public Policy and the Courts
(4)
BINION
Prerequisite: Political Science 115.
The role of the judiciary in determining the meaning of "sexual equality" within public policy at the state and federal levels of government.
POL S 170.
Public Policy Analysis
(4)
MCDONNELL, WOOLLEY
Prerequisite: Political Science 12.
The assumptions, goals, content, and consequences of selected domestic policies, concentrating on the period since 1960. Discussion of the nature of collective action, methods of policy analysis and evaluation, and problems of implementation.
POL S 171.
Politics and Communication
(4)
BIMBER, FREEMAN
The role of communications media and their influence on politics. How definitions of what is "news" and the way it is conveyed shape public thinking on political issues and affect candidates, causes, and public perceptions of government institutions.
POL S 175.
Politics of the Environment
(4)
SMITH
Prerequisite: Political Science 12 or Environmental Studies 3; upper-division standing.
Analysis of environmental policy issues and their treatment in the political process. Discussion of the interplay of substantive issues, ideology, institutions, and private groups in the development, management, protection, and preservation of natural resources and the natural environment.
POL S 177.
Comparative Environmental Politics
(4)
MOOSBRUGGER
Course is structured around the major issues in environmental politics, for example: global warming, nuclear waste, deforestation, and chemical pollution. The roles of economics, technology and social organization are each considered as explanatory variables for understanding environmental problems.
POL S 180.
Bureaucracy and Public Policy
(4)
MCDONNELL
Prerequisite: Political Science 12.
The nature of American bureaucracy, its organization and culture and its role as a political institution.
POL S 182.
Education Politics and Policy
(4)
MCDONNELL
Prerequisite: Political Science 12; upper-division standing.
Federal, state and local institutions governing public elementary & secondary education in the U.S., focusing on the values and interests that define politics at each level. Analyzes school finance, curriculum and school choice policies.
POL S 185.
Government and the Economy
(4)
WOOLLEY
Prerequisite: Political Science 12; and Economics 1 and 2, or Economics 109.
Government's evolving role in economic life; the cultural, political, and philosophical setting of government-business relations; the maintenance and moderation of competition; the goals, methods, and politics of regulatory administration.
POL S 186.
Introduction to International Political Economy
(4)
COHEN
Introduction to the politics of international economic relations. Examination of alternative analytical and theoretical perspectives for their value in helping to understand and evaluate the historical development and current operation of the world economy.
POL S 187.
Classical Political Theory
(4)
DIGESER, NORRIS
Prerequisite: Political Science 1; upper-division standing.
A careful examination of major texts and thinkers in the ancient world and in medieval times.
POL S 188.
Modern Political Theory
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 1; upper-division standing.
Development of political ideas from the sixteenth century to the nineteenthcentury.
POL S 189.
Recent and Contemporary Political Theory
(4)
DIGESER
Prerequisite: Political Science 1.
A reconstruction of the contending theories of political order with which western intellectuals, from the nineteenth to the present century, have confronted an era of world historical changes.
POL S 192.
Field Research in Political Science
(4-12)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; consent of department.
Directed research on the political process through participant observation and relevant reading. Individually assigned, instructed, and supervised fieldwork. Students will examine first hand behavior in leading political roles in American politics.
POL S 194.
Group Studies
(1-4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; upper-division standing.
Themes will vary according to instructor.
POL S 195.
Honors Seminar
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An intensive analysis of the approaches, problems, and methodologies of a particular subfield of political science.
POL S 196.
Senior Seminar in Political Science.
(4)
STAFF
Senior seminar in political science.
POL S 197A.
Honors Thesis Seminar in Political Science.
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Senior standing; consent of department.
Political Science 197A-B-C is a three quarter sequence course with the final grade issued upon completion of 197C. Honors students, in three-quarter sequence of seminars, writing theses under close faculty supervision.
POL S 197B.
Honors Thesis Seminar in Political Science
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Senior standing; consent of department.
Political Science 197A-B-C is a three quarter sequence course with the final grade issued upon completion of 197C. Honors students, in three-quarter sequence of seminars, writing theses under close faculty supervision.
POL S 197C.
Honors Thesis Seminar in Political Science
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Senior standing; consent of department.
Political Science 197A-B-C is a three quarter sequence course with the final grade issued upon completion of 197C. Honors students, in three-quarter sequence of seminars, writing theses under close faculty supervision.
POL S 197D.
Senior Thesis in Political Science
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Senior standing; consent of department.
Selected seniors pursue individual, significant research projects under close supervision of faculty readers.
POL S 197E.
Senior Thesis in Political Science
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Senior standing; consent of department.
Selected seniors pursue individual, significant research projects under close supervision of faculty readers.
POL S 199.
Independent Studies in Political Science
(1-5)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; completion of two prior upper-division courses in political science; major in political science; consent of department.
Independent studies in political science.
POL S 199RA.
Independent Research Assistance in Political Science
(1-5)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; completion of 2 upper-division courses in politicascience; consent of instructor and department.
Coursework shall consist of faculty supervised research assistance.
POL S 204.
Research Design and Data Collection
(4)
JENNINGS
This course is an introduction to empirical research in political science with an emphasis on design and data collection. Stress is placed on eclecticism and demonstration by example.
POL S 205.
Political Research Methods I
(4)
STOLL
Focuses on the formulation of political questions as scientific propositions open to quantitative examination. Two major subtopics, the empirical measurement of political concepts and the statistical analysis of quantitative data, are illustrated with examples from the research literature.
POL S 206.
Political Research Methods II
(4)
GLASGOW
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; introductory statistics and social scientific research methods.
Techniques of developing multivariate statistical models of political processes. Applications of the general linear model to political dynamics and to problems with poorly measured variables.
POL S 207.
Advanced Political Research Methods
(4)
GLASGOW
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; introductory statistics, social scientific research methods; and Political Science 206.
Advanced techniques of multivariate analysis. Topics determined by students' interest.
POL S 208.
Theory, Evidence, and Explanation in Political Science
(4)
BIMBER
This seminar investiages debates about the explanation of political phenomena. The primary emphasis is a comparison of social choice theory with historical political science and theories of the state. Students examine the assumptions, models of behavior, and styles of explanation in each tradition.
POL S 209.
Games and Models in Political Science
(4)
STAFF
An extensive, diverse, and relatively nontechnical introduction to game theory and modelling techniques in political science.
POL S 215.
The American Governmental Process
(4)
WEATHERFORD
An examination of basic aspects of american national government, with primary attention to important contemporary literature on the subject.
POL S 225.
International Relations
(4)
STAFF
Basic factors shaping the political conflicts and accommodations among nations. Major attention to basic literature on the subject matter.
POL S 226.
Seminar on International Economics for Non-Economists
(4)
COHEN
Prerequisite: No prior training in the discipline of economics is required.
Introduction to the basic elements of international economic theory. Topicsinclude the balance of payments and commericial policy, the global monetaryand trading systems, international investment, and north-south economic relations.
POL S 227.
Seminar in Micro International Relations Theory
(4)
STAFF
Inside-out theories of international relations behavior, focusing on the ways the foreign policy behavior of states is influenced by diverse political systems, domestic politics, bureaucratic organizations, public opinion, and the perceptions and personality traits of policymakers.
POL S 230.
Comparative Political Systems
(4)
KAPLAN
A general survey of theories of comparative politics with some attention toconcrete applications and to comparative trends in other social sciences and history.
POL S 231.
Comparative Methods
(4)
BRUHN, KAPLAN
Focuses on the logic and design of comparative studies; evaluates the utiltiy of differing methods in relation to prominent research issues in the field.
POL S 236.
Democratization in Comparative Perspective
(4)
BRUHN
Theoretical issues in research on democratization, emphasizing problems of transition and consolidation and methods of comparison of democratic transitions across regions.
POL S 237.
Social Movements and Collective Action
(4)
BRUHN, WEATHERFORD
An overview of theoretical and empirical literature dealing with social movements and collective action as it relates specifically to problems in popular organization. Readings demonstrate some empirical bias toward LatinAmerica, as well as the United States and Europe.
POL S 240.
Seminar on Classical Political Thinkers
(4)
ROBINSON
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
An intensive examination of major texts and thinkers in the ancient world and in medieval times.
POL S 241.
Seminar on Modern Political Thinkers
(4)
DIGESER, NORRIS
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
An intensive examination of major text and thinkers in modern times.
POL S 242.
Seminar on Contemporary Political Thinkers
(4)
DIGESER, NORRIS
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
An intensive examination of major texts, thinkers and movements in the contemporary world.
POL S 243.
Seminar in Political Concepts
(4)
DIGESER
Concepts that are crucial to the analysis, understanding and transformationof political and social phenomena. The seminar will draw insights and examples from the classical and contemporary literature, the present and the future.
POL S 250.
Seminar in Political Socialization
(4)
JENNINGS
The development of political attitudes and behavior throughout the entire life cycle. Major foci of attention include the study of agents of political socialization, the content of socialization, variations within and across political systems, and the impact of generational and historicaleffects.
POL S 251.
Political Representation
(4)
JENNINGS, MOOSBRUGGER
Topics to be addressed include the historical development of concept and its implementation, forms and structures of representation, linkage mechanisms between elites and masses, the representation of minorities and dissidents, representation in comparative perspective, and problems in the study of representation.
POL S 252.
Seminar in Public Opinion and Political Participation
(4)
JENNINGS, SMITH, WEATHERFORD
Public opinion, elections, and other forms of participation are considered.Emphasis is on American politics, but theories and research are viewed in comparative perspective.
POL S 254.
Seminar in the Legislative Process
(4)
SMITH
An examination of a range of problems in the study of the organization, operation, and politics of american legislature ---especially the U.S. Congress.
POL S 256.
The American Presidency
(4)
WOOLLEY
This seminar provides an intensive survey of scholarly analysis of the presidency and the interaction of the president with other branches of the national government.
POL S 263.
Race, Ethnicity and Gender in American Politics
(4)
LIEN
This course examines the role of race, ethnicity and gender; their intersections in shaping the opportunity structures and behavioral outcomes of political participation and the incorporation of racial/ethnic minorities and women into the American political processes and institutions.
POL S 266.
Contemporary Problems in American Government
(4)
BIMBER
A survey of contemporary governance problems.
POL S 267.
Political Communication
(4)
BIMBER
Overview of political communication. Covers foundational topics such as political deliberation, agenda-setting, framing, selective exposure, and political advertising, as well as the changing structure of contemporary media and the role of digital media in politics.
POL S 270.
Theoretical Issues in International Political Economy
(4)
COHEN
Prerequisite: Political Science 225 or equivalent.
The focus of this seminar will be on theoretical issues at the leading edgeof contemporary scholarship in the field of international political economy. A principle objective will be to identify key elements of an agenda for future research.
POL S 272.
Seminar on International Organization and Society
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Political Science 225 or equivalent.
Examines, from a variety of theoretical perspectives, the proposition that there is an international society consisting of laws, norms, institutions, organizations, and cultures that has significant effects on the behavior ofstates and the character of international relations.
POL S 273.
International Political Economy
(4)
COHEN
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Introduction to the politics of international economic relations. Alternative analytical and theoretical perspectives on actor behavior and system governance. Historical development and current operation of the world economy.
POL S 275.
War, Diplomacy and International Security
(4)
STAFF
The seminar will probe a variety of issues, theoretical and historical (plus quite a few contemporary ones), that touch on war, power, and security studies.
POL S 277.
American Foreign Policy
(4)
STAFF
Political modernization, governmental structures, parties and elections of Western European political systems, with emphasis on Great Britain, France,Italy, and Germany.
POL S 279.
Social and Cultural Basis of Political Change
(4)
STAFF
In-depth study of the political cultural basis of political systems and changes. Topics include: political culture, nationalism and ethnicity, and religion and politics.
POL S 281.
Comparative Ethnic Politics
(4)
KAPLAN
Examines the political consequences of ethnicity and theoretical approachesinvolved in the study of ethnic politics. Issues addressing problems of multi-ethnic states will be examined in light of cases drawn from the industrialized democracies, developing world, and the successor states of the Soviet Union.
POL S 282A.
Comparative Politics and Latin America
(4)
LOPEZ-ALVES
A critical examination of theories of comparative politics and their application to Latin America. Success and failure cases are compared and placed in the context of the world economy.
POL S 283A.
Seminar in Western European Politics
(4)
STAFF
Political modernization and governmental structures, parties, and elections of Western European political systems, with emphasis on Great Britian, France, Italy, and Germany.
POL S 288.
Seminar in Revolution and Violence
(4)
BRUHN
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
A critical examination of the theory and practice of revolution and political violence.
POL S 292.
Governance for Sustainable Development
(4)
STAFF
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in ESM or Political Science.
Examination of the demand for governance in conjunction with efforts to achieve environmental, economic, and social goals. Special attention to alternative approaches to the supply of governance at the global level as well as to interact between governance systems addressing distinct issues.
POL S 293.
Environmental Institutions: Rights, Rules, and Decision-making Systems
(4)
STAFF
Comparative study of management systems or regimes addressing natural resource and environmental concerns and operating at scales ranging from local to global. Topics include characterization of individual regimes and factors affecting the formation, evolution, and effectiveness of these institutional arrangements.
POL S 294.
Environmental Politics and Policy
(4)
SMITH
This seminar focuses on development of the environmental movement in American politics and the resulting institutional responses. Environmental policy making and implementation is examined in light of relevant theories.Emergence of an environmental ethic in American politics is considered.
POL S 297.
The Analysis of Public Policy
(4)
MCDONNELL, WOOLLEY
Prerequisite: Political Science 205 or equivalent.
A survey of different traditions of policy analysis. Includes methods of analysis, policy alternatives, and approaches to explaining policy choice.
POL S 500.
Practicum for Teaching Assistants
(2-4)
STAFF
Designed to help teaching assistants learn effective teaching methods and techniques under faculty supervision. assignments normally include conducting discussion sections, grading examinations under the supervision of appropriate faculty members and discussion of relevant pedagogical problems.
POL S 501A.
Teaching Assistant Training
(2)
STAFF
Designed to help graduate students prepare for future assignments as teaching assistants. Course work normally includes dis- cussions with faculty members and past or current teaching assistants, attendance at demonstration exercises, analysis of teacher performance with the use of audio-visual aids, etc.
POL S 501B.
Teaching Assistant Training
(2)
STAFF
Designed to help graduate students prepare for future assignments as teaching assistants. Course work normally includes discussions with faculty members and past or current teaching assistants, attendance at demonstration exercises, analysis of teacher performance with the use of audio-visual aids, etc.
POL S 502.
Practicum for Teaching Associates
(2-4)
STAFF
Designed to help beginning teaching associates improve and refine their teaching methods, techniques and materials through discussions with appropriate members of the regular faculty. The format of the course may vary according to the specific needs of the teaching associates.
POL S 503.
Directed Research
(2-4)
STAFF
Students enrolled in this course will engage in research on relevant specialized subjects under the supervision of appropriate faculty members. Assignments normally include extensive work with the literature, participation in fieldwork where appropriate, and assistance with preparation of professional papers.
POL S 504.
Supervised Internship in Public Policy
(2-8)
STAFF
This is a supervised internship designed to provide graduate students with a means to pursue research on the policymaking process through participation in the formulation and/or implementation of policy in the field.
POL S 594AAZZ.
Special Topics
(1-4)
STAFF
Special seminar on research subjects of current interest.
POL S 594BT.
Special Topics
POL S 594CI.
Special Topics
POL S 594EM.
Special Topics
POL S 594GP.
Special Topics
POL S 594MD.
Special Topics
POL S 594MP.
Special Topics
POL S 594N.
Special Topics
POL S 594PC.
Special Topics
POL S 594PE.
Special Topics
POL S 594PL.
Special Topics
POL S 594QM.
Special Topics
POL S 594RC.
Special Topics
POL S 594RS.
Special Topics
POL S 594SR.
Special Topics
POL S 595A.
Group Studies
(2)
STAFF
Current topics in the field of political science.
POL S 595B.
Group Studies
(2)
STAFF
Current topics in the field of political science.
POL S 595C.
Group Studies
(2)
STAFF
Current topics in the field of political science.
POL S 596.
Directed Reading and Research
(2-6)
STAFF
Prerequisite: A written proposal for each tutorial must be approved by the instructor andthe department graduate advisor and filed with the department graduate offi
Individual tutorial.
POL S 597.
Individual Study for Master's Comprehensive Examination and Ph.D Examinations
(1-12)
STAFF
Individual study for Master's comprehensive examinations and Ph.D. examinations.
POL S 598.
Master's Thesis Research and Preparation
(1-12)
STAFF
Master's thesis research and preparation.
POL S 599.
Ph.D. Dissertation Research and Preparation
(1-12)
STAFF
Ph.D. dissertation research and preparation.