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COURSE BROCHURE Fall 2020

Draft: Subject to Change

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FALL 2020 | Political Science Course Descriptions

POL 10100 - American Government and Politics This course will examine how the government of the United States is organized, explanations

for its organization, and the ways citizens, political actors, and political institutions interact to

achieve political goals. As we consider the foundations of American government, major political

institutions, and mechanisms that link citizens and government, we will make particular note of

the diversity of the American experience. This course is appropriate for political science majors

who wish to gain a foundation in American politics, as well as for non-majors who simply wish to

gain a better understanding of American government and processes. Grades will be based on

exams, short writing assignments, class participation, and occasional quizzes.

009-12051 LEC Sinclair-Chapman MWF 10:30 AM-11:20 AM MTHW 210 010-12058 LEC Independent Instructor MWF 8:30 AM-9:20 AM BRNG 1245

POL 10100 - American Government and Politics This course explores the foundation and design of the American political system. We will study

the theories and practices that define American federalism, separation of powers, and political

discourse. The seminar will describe how the American political system has transformed since

the foundation of the first colonial governments and discuss the evolution of individual civil rights

and liberties. It will also critically analyze modern political developments and apply them to the

key concepts and themes presented in this seminar.

003-12017 DIS Kulesza, Christopher Online Course (2nd 8 weeks)

POL 12000 - Introduction to Public Policy and Public Administration This course will examine the nature of public policy and public administration in America. Processes of policy formation and administration are examined. Different approaches to evaluating and improving public policies will be discussed. 001-27245 LEC Independent Instructor MWF 9:30 AM-10:20AM BRNG B222 Y01-63692 DIS Grubbs, Sam Online Course

POL 13000 - Introduction to International Relations This introductory course is designed to give you the background and theoretic tools you need to

better analyze global politics. Who are the relevant players? What motivates their decision

making? How has the international system evolved? What are the prospects for future peace

and cooperation? How do global politics impact our personal, day-to-day lives? We will begin

with some background on the historical development of the current state system and a sampling

of the various approaches to and theories of international relations. As we move through this

material, we will carefully identify and explore key concepts and terms that will help us in our

analysis. Then—having established an initial vocabulary and theoretic framework—we will delve

into more concrete, contemporary issues of war, transnational terrorism, failed states, nuclear

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weapons, globalization and economic development, and environmental degradation and global

warming. Prerequisite: None

Y01-13340 DIS Will, Melissa Online Course

POL 13000 - Introduction to International Relations This course provides an analysis of the fundamentals of international law, organization, and

politics particularly as relevant to contemporary international relations.

006-15183 LEC Kyle Haynes MWF 11:30 AM-12:20 PM MATH 175 003-27249 LEC Independent Instructor TR 7:30 AM-8:45 AM BRNG 1245 Y02-3344 DIS Grubbs, Sam Online Course

POL 14100 - Governments of the World This course is an introduction to the politics and government in selected foreign countries. The

course presents the tools and background needed to understand contemporary events in the

world beyond the United States. Readings and discussions pay special attention to

democratization and development.

Y01-53450 DIS Woods, Dwayne Online Course 002-11492 LEC Visconti, Giancarlo TR 12:00 PM-1:15 PM LILY 3118 001-27253 LEC Independent Instructor TR 10:30 AM-11:45 AM BRNG 1245

POL 22200 - Women, Politics and Public Policy This course is an Introduction to women’s participation in politics, with an emphasis on the U.S. and developing nations. We will discuss structural and attitudinal conditions that disadvantage women as a social group, and efforts to change women’s status in society through politics. 004-50484 LEC Independent Instructor MWF 9:30 AM-10:20 AM ME 1009

POL 22300 - Introduction to Environmental Policy In this course, we will study the politics and decision making of modern societies as they

attempt to cope with environmental and natural resources problems. Students will be introduced

to the theory and practice of environmental policy. We will discuss (i) why environmental and

natural resource problems arise; (ii) how potential solutions should be evaluated; and (iii) how

solutions are actually implemented through the policy-making process (with a focus on the

U.S.). By the end of the course, students will, form an environmental problem of their choosing,

and be able to answer the following questions: What are both the biophysical and social

processes underlying the problem? What set of policies are likely to be most effective at

addressing each? What is required to actually implement those policies? What can you do to

help?

009-13518 LEC Grillos, Tara TR 12:00 PM-1:15 PM WALC B058

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POL 22300 - Introduction to Environmental Policy In this course we will study the politics and decision making of modern societies as they attempt to cope with environmental and natural resource problems. Whether global warming, Not in My Back Yard (NIMBY) politics, or the tragedy of the commons, citizens around the world are now encountering the consequences of rapid economic growth and development. This course focuses both on domestic and international environmental policy with special attention given to the role ideas, interests, and institutions play in the policymaking process; specifically with regard to how each can lead to environmental policy outcomes. Emphasis is placed on discussing traditional environmental theories alongside case studies of real world environmental issues and policy outcomes. By the end of this course students will have an understanding of the complexity of creating environmental policies.

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POL 22900 – Data Science and Public Policy This course is an introduction to the politics and policies of data science and “big data.” Students will gain an understanding of how public policy is made, including the role of data in policymaking. Also, we will discuss whether and what policies govern the use of data in various applications (such as autonomous vehicles, ownership of health care data, etc.). Students will learn about the ethical, legal, and social implications of data science and big data, including issues such as privacy, informed consent, security, safety, liability, bias, and workforce impacts. Students will learn how to write a policy brief to make recommendations regarding the use of social or political data. The course will be broken up into four modules: (1) An Introduction to Public Policy and Data Science; (2) The Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Data; (3) Data Science and Public Policy Case Studies; and (4) Policy Analysis and Preparing a Policy Brief. 001-13377 DIS Clawson, Rosalee Online Course

POL 23100 – Introduction to U.S. Foreign Policy What is the role of the US in world affairs? How prepared are we to face future threats and take

advantage of opportunities for cooperation? In this course we will explore the historical roots of

America’s foreign policy and the influences that shape America’s engagement with the rest of

the world. We will discuss the range of policy tools available to Washington including both

unilateral action (diplomacy, foreign aid, military intervention, and covert action) and multilateral

engagement (involvement in both agreements such as NATO and international organizations

such as the UN, WTO and the IMF). We will then turn to more contemporary debates

surrounding the nature and magnitude of threats facing this country today. As part of this

conversation, we will consider US national interests, and how they might change moving

forward. Moreover, we will ask whether the US is becoming overly reliant on our military and

intelligence agencies to meet emerging threats and pursue said interests at the expense of

diplomacy and soft power.

001-13379 DIS Will, Melissa Online Course

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POL 23500 - Rich And Poor Nations This course is an introduction to the major themes in international political economy among rich

and poor nations. We will examine such areas as international trade, finance, multi-nationals

and intellectual property rights and how they connect to the theme of Rich/Poor nations,

international organizations, and global development.

Y01-14259 DIS Woods, Dwayne Online Course

POL 23500 - Rich And Poor Nations This course is an introduction to the major themes in international relations among rich and poor

nations. We will examine such areas as North/South relations, international trade

interdependence, international organization, and global development.

002-13362 LEC Independent Instructor TR 12:00 PM-1:15 PM BRNG 1245

POL 23700 - Modern Weapons and International Relations Whether it was the "smart weapons" used by the United States or the weapons of mass

destruction it was looking for, the recent Iraq War confirmed, once again, the central importance

of weapons technology and capabilities in international relations. Many argue that we are at a

critical turning point where rapid advances in certain critical technologies are fundamentally

altering the way nations (especially the United States) prepare for, and fight, wars. This, in turn,

can have profound social and political implications for American society, for its military, and for

U.S. relations with the rest of the world. In this course we will explore what has become known

as the "Revolution in Military Affairs" (RMA) from an historical and contemporary perspective.

We will compare the current RMA to previous military revolutions, particularly the Gunpowder

Revolution of the 1400s and 1500s and the changes in warfare wrought by the Industrial

Revolution. The bulk of the course, however, will focus on the debates and challenges of the

current military revolution.

001-11981 LEC Shimko, Keith TR 3:00 PM-4:15 PM MTHW 210

POL 30000 - Introduction to Political Analysis This course introduces the formal process of scientific political research. We will study research design, statistical analysis, and the interpretation of results. The course will center on understanding the problems and limits of statistical analysis. To that end, we will place more emphasis on proper application and interpretation than on the memorization of mathematical equations. There will be regular homework assignments involving analysis of data, and students will write a review of the social science literature on some specified research topic.

005-15358 LEC Waltenburg, Eric MWF 12:30 PM-1:20 PM BRNG 2280

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POL 31400 – The President and Policy Process Using a historical perspective, this class examines the shifting role of the presidency in the American imagination and the cultural, social, and economic changes that have wrought political developments in public functions and expectations of the modern presidency. 001-23237 LEC Brownell, Kathryn TR 10:30 AM-11:45 AM

POL 32300 – Comp Renew Energy Pol & Policy The course compares renewable politics and policy in various countries, with a focus on

Germany, China, Japan and the United States. It explores how institutional patterns and

historical events have shaped renewable energy politics and examines the degree to which

policies are converging. In addition to looking at politics related directly to renewable energy, the

course will also look at politics related to technologies such as energy storage and smart

metering that can facilitate the incorporation of renewables into electric power grids. (Hybrid

course)

001-12116 LEC Tilton, Mark MW 3:30 PM-4:20 PM WALC 3154 002-19667 DIS Tilton, Mark Online Course (Hybrid)

POL 32600 - Black Political Participation in America This course is an examination of African American political participation in the United States.

We will analyze political culture and socialization, with a focus on the interaction between

African Americans and actors, institutions, processes, and policies of the American system of

politics and governance.

001-12937 LEC Independent Instructor MWF 3:30 PM-4:20 PM BRNG 1245

POL 32700 - Global Green Politics Recognizing the increasing set of challenges created by human-environment interactions from

the individual to the global scale, this course explores the political dynamics of global

environmental affairs, introducing a range of different political actors, their power sources and

strategies. This course is three credits and also meets a requirement in the Environmental

Politics and Policy Minor.

003-12137 LEC Milkoreit, Manjana MWF 10:30 AM-11:20 PM PHYS 223

POL 32700 - Global Green Politics This course is an analysis and assessment of the nature of global environmentalism, its

connections with other new social movements, and its impact on domestic and international

politics worldwide, with particular attention to green political parties and nongovernmental

organizations. This course is three credits and also meets a requirement in the Environmental

Politics and Policy Minor.

004-12149 LEC Independent Instructor MWF 11:30 AM-12:20 PM WTHR 160

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POL 37300 – Campaigns and Election

Campaigns and Elections will analyze not only the 2020 Race for the White House, but the

constitutional basis of elections – from redistricting to the electoral college. Students will gain an

understanding of institutional electoral constraints – from the primary paradox to the

incumbency advantage, political campaigns - from pamphleteering to digital micro-targeting, and

the methodology of elections - from hanging chads to app based voting. This course examines

the political development of the modern electoral campaign and assesses the science behind

campaigns and elections.

001-13388 LEC Sweet, Martin MW 10:30 AM-11:20 AM BRNG 2290 003-13396 REC F 10:30 AM-11:20 AM ME 1006

004-13407 REC F 11:30 AM-12:20 AM BRNG 1206

005-14652 REC F 12:30 AM-1:20 AM BRNG B260

POL 40300 – Field Experience in Political Science Students are able to earn credit for internships in federal, state, and local government offices as

well as with political parties, campaign organizations, nonprofit organizations, legislative bodies,

and interest groups. Credit and course requirements to be arranged with the instructor.

Permission of instructor required.

001-21416 EX Waltenburg, Eric Internship

POL 41100 - Congress Structure POL 411 is an upper-level course introducing students to the U.S. Congress. The Congress is

the "first branch of government." It was created in the first article of the Constitution and is

where all the legislative powers were vested. In this course we study the composition of the

Congress, elections, committees, leadership, congressional procedures, voting, and differences

between the House and the Senate. It is always an exciting time to study the U.S. Congress.

Course requirements include a midterm, a final examination, and two analytical papers. It is also

taught as an active learning class.

001-13604 LEC Browning, Robert TR 3:00 PM-4:15 PM BRNG 1245

POL 42300 – International Environmental Policy Many environmental issues facing decision-makers today, including climate change, biodiversity

decline and ocean plastic pollution, cross country borders and require multinational or even

global cooperation. Given the importance of stable environmental conditions for future human

prosperity, these environmental problems present some of humanity’s most pressing

intellectual, economic and political challenges today. The purpose of this course is to

understand how, why, and when the international community is able to overcome collective

action problems and effectively address these global environmental challenges. Distinguishing

various kinds of international political actors, including states, NGOs and transnational

networks, we explore the different solutions these actors pursue, and the strengths and

weaknesses of their approaches. We focus in particular on the question under what conditions

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states create international environmental agreements (IEAs) – also regimes or regime

complexes – and how these IEAs should be designed to be effective. We explore the

increasingly important role of non-state actors and networks in global environmental

governance, esp. their contributions to environmental regimes. Further we explore common

problems of international policy making for the environment, including science-policy

interactions, North-South contestation over norms and responsibilities, great power transitions

and the rise of right-wing populism and nationalism around the world.

001-12122 LEC Milkoreit, Manjana MWF 12:30 PM-1:20 PM HORT 117

POL 42900M - American Political Communication This course examines the content, processes, and effects of communication within the

American political system. Designed for you to experience the breadth of the field of political

communication, the course emphasizes relevant theories and practical skills. Each student will

gain an understanding of how political language and media technologies are used (and

misused) by government institutions (the president, Congress, news media), political

candidates, and citizens in a democratic form of government. Course topics include media

effects models (agenda setting, priming, framing), presidential communication, the rise and

effects of cable news and comedic news, polarization and partisan selective exposure, the

benefits and perils of incivility, political campaigning, and gender and political communication. In

addition to theoretical components, the course emphasizes tangible application of skills critical

to political communication, including public presentations, debate, and speechwriting.

001-16557 LEC Zulli, Diana M 11:30 AM-2:20 PM BRNG 1255

POL 42900NRAD - Introduction to Nuclear and Radiological Security This course focuses on the basic elements of nuclear and radiological source security. It

examines methods for planning and evaluating nuclear security activities at the State and facility

level, establishing nuclear security culture in different types of nuclear and radiological

installations, and examines nuclear cyber and information security measures. Issues and

approaches for nuclear security concerns, both state-level (e.g., nonproliferation and

deterrence) and asymmetric concerns (e.g., nuclear smuggling and nuclear terrorism) will be

addressed. The integration of safety and security and the use of alternative technologies will

also be covered. Group exercises and simulations in applied nuclear security scenarios will

complement lectures given by a number of national and international experts. This course is

designed for both “technical” (engineering and science) and “non-technical” (policy) students,

and the interaction between students of different backgrounds is encouraged.

001-21975 LEC Harris, Jason TR 3:00 PM-4:15 PM SC G002

POL 43000 – Conflict and Development: The US in Afghanistan Following the events of September 11, 2001, the United States became the latest in a string of

great powers to invade Afghanistan. Almost nineteen years later the campaign in Afghanistan

has become the longest war in US history, with no easy resolution in sight. By balancing history,

theory, and policy this course will aim to investigate what brought us to this juncture. Themes to

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be discussed include: the war on terror, insurgency, South Asia’s geopolitics, democratization,

state-building, and peace talks.

001-18612 DIS Will, Melissa Online Course

POL 46000 – Judicial Politics This course is a survey of judicial processes as they operate in the United States. Both trial and

appellate course will be examined in light of the procedures with which they operate and the

forces that affect their decisional outputs. Particular attention will be paid to the U.S. Supreme

Court as a “political” institution.

001-13410 LEC Waltenburg, Eric MWF 10:30 AM-11:20 AM BRNG 1245

POL 46100 - Constitutional Law I This class will introduce the student to the work of the United States Supreme Court in a

number of areas. These include the power of the Court to interpret the Constitution, standing,

presidential and congressional powers, federalism, and elections.

001-17567 LEC Watkins, Peter MWF 11:30 AM-12:20 AM BRNG 1245

POL 49100A – The Rise and Fall of Dictators This course examines the politics of authoritarian rule: the conditions that give rise to authoritarianism; the variety of authoritarian regimes; the strategies authoritarian leaders use to stay in power; the consequences of different types of authoritarianism for outcomes such as economic growth and human development; and the domestic and international sources of authoritarian demise. The course covers current and historical cases of authoritarian rule in China, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, North Korea, and the former Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo). Educational materials include: a novel, short stories, documentary film, books written by journalists, policy articles, theoretical studies of authoritarian rule, and empirical political science research. 004-20659 LEC Timoneda, Joan TR 1:30 PM-2:45 PM BRNG 1245

POL 49500 - Undergrad Research Experience Students are able to earn credit by working on a research project with a faculty member.

Students will become familiar with all phases of the research process. Credit and course

requirements are arranged with the instructor and approved by the department.

Permission of instructor required. Credit Hours: 1.00 to 3.00. IND

Various Instructors Instructor Permission - Arranged Hours

Note: 500-Level Courses According to the Graduate council, only students with classifications of five or higher, will be considered eligible for enrollment in 500-level courses, unless they have consent of instructor.

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POL 50100 – Political Science Methodology Can social contact reduce discrimination? What are the best strategies to increase political

participation? Do gender quotas foster women’s political engagement? The main goal of this

course is to learn how careful research design and data analysis can shed light on different

questions in political science. This course will introduce basic principles of research design, and

statistical and causal inference. These tools will help students to analyze data in their own

research and to become critical consumers of statistical claims made in academic research.

001-27292 LEC Visconti, Giancarlo W 3:30 PM-6:20 PM BRNG B206

POL 52000 - Policy Analysis Climate Change Public policy in support of climate change adaptation faces many obstacles. Future conditions

are deeply uncertain; the various impacts of climate change are felt on different geographic and

time scales, affecting different stakeholder groups in very different ways. The effectiveness of

adaptation strategies is difficult to predict. An appropriate response may require interdisciplinary

analysis, long-term planning and investment to a degree atypical of many government agencies.

This course focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to climate change adaptation at the local,

state, and regional level. The course weaves together four main components: 1) fundamental

concepts from environmental economics like public goods, externalities, and markets; 2)

relevant analytic methods like multi-criterion decision analysis, uncertainty analysis, and risk

assessment; 3) common policy mechanisms used to address climate change impacts; and 4)

case studies of policy responses to issues like flood risk management, water scarcity,

agriculture, and renewable energy systems.

Much of the course is designed as an introduction to robust decision-making, an iterative

framework for decision support that leads to selection of adaptive policy options that are robust

to a wide range of deeply uncertain future conditions. We will learn about a variety of tools used

to facilitate the robust decision-making process, such as the Patient Rule Induction Method for

cluster analysis, signposting, and multi-dimensional data visualization techniques.

Course objectives are to introduce students to the topical areas of climate change adaptation

and long-range planning, to provide a multidisciplinary toolkit for analyzing uncertainty and

tradeoffs between multiple competing objectives, and to facilitate effective presentation and

communication of policy analysis results

001-16172 LEC Johnson, David M 5:30 PM-8:20 PM BRNG B206

POL 52300 – Environmental Political Public Policy This class explores the interaction of markets and politics in environmental policy. It begins with

a general consideration of the embedded nature of markets within political systems, and

theoretical arguments for free markets as the cause of or solution to major environmental

problems. It then considers the impact of various political economic arrangements on the

environment, including several “market-based” environmental policies such as cap and trade,

pollution taxes, and payments for ecosystem services, as well as deliberative policies that reject

market mechanisms.

002-13249 LEC Raymond, Leigh TR 12:00 PM-1:15 PM CL50 129

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POL 53200 – Nuclear Strategy/Proliferation This course is part of the Nuclear Security Education Expansion Initiative, a new

interdisciplinary program at Purdue funded by the Department of Energy to prepare students for

careers in nuclear security and arms control. Other classes in the program will be offered in

political science, the health sciences and nuclear engineering. As one might expect, this class

focuses on the political and strategic dimensions and implications of nuclear weapons.

Substantively, it is divided into two main sections. The first focuses nuclear strategy, particularly

the evolution of U.S. (and, to a lesser extent, Soviet and Chinese) strategy, the emergence of

conceptions of nuclear deterrence, and debates about the requirements for deterrence. The

second half of the class focuses on the proliferation of nuclear weapons, particularly the

technical, political, strategic, legal and normative factors/dynamics that both promote and inhibit

the spread of nuclear weapons. (This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.)

001-24441 LEC Shimko, Keith TR 10:30 AM-11:45 AM MATH 215

POL 59000 - Directed Reading A reading course directed by the instructor in whose field of specialization the content of the

reading falls. Approval of each reading project must be secured from the department.

Permission of instructor required.

Crn Varies IND Various Instructors Instructor Permission - Arranged Hours

POL 59000 - Placement Practicum Workshop designed for students who are on the job market. Instructor permission is required.

042-19924 LEC Maestes, Cherie M 1:30 PM-2:20 PM BRNG 2208

POL 60000 - Political Science: Discipline The primary goal of this course is to introduce graduate students to the discipline of political

science. We will discuss the big questions in the field, consider the subfields in the discipline,

study the philosophical and historical foundations of political science, and focus on practical

issues faced by academics. We will address pedagogical issues and emphasize the ethical

considerations involved in teaching and doing research. In sum, this course is designed to

socialize students into the discipline of political science, i.e., to turn graduate students into

political scientists. Along the way, students will do a significant amount of reading and writing

with an eye toward improving critical thinking, communication, and research skills.

001-27302 LEC Clawson, Rosalee T 1:30 PM-4:20 PM BRNG B254

POL 60600 – Field Research Methods This course provides an overview of social science methods used in field research. Course

readings and examples focus on international research, but methods are applicable to domestic

work as well. We will begin with a discussion of the ethics of field research and an overview of

mixed methods, emphasizing the relative strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.

We will then survey a variety of methodological approaches used in field research including:

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case study selection, qualitative methods (ethnographic and interview data), archival research,

collection and analysis of administrative data, survey design, experimental approaches,

behavioral games, and participatory research methods. There will be a particular emphasis on

field experiments (including both randomized controlled trials and lab-in-the-field experimental

games), but with an eye toward how they can be combined with other methods for a more

complete understanding of context.

001-12389 LEC Grillos, Tara T 2:30 PM-5:20 PM REC 112

POL 61000 - Proseminar In American Systems This reading-intensive seminar introduces graduate students in political science and related

disciplines to the rigorous study of governing institutions and political behavior in the United

States.

001-67518 LEC Brown, Nadia M 1:30 PM-4:20 PM GRIS 126

POL 61100 – Media and Public Opinion In this graduate-level seminar, we will study the social and psychological effects of media creation, selection, and consumption, particularly in terms of their relationship with the solidification and change of public opinion. Ths course of study will include developing an understanding of the use of “public opinion” both in research and media content. We will explore theories and empirical work in the fields of mass communications, psychology, sociology, and poltiical sience, focusing on the impacts of media on public opinion through a social-scientific lens. 001-20228 Hoewe, Jennifer TR 1:30 PM-2:45 PM

POL 62000 - Proseminar in Public Policy and Public Administration The purpose of this course is for students to gain an understanding of leading theories of the

policy-making process, including rational choice theory and its many alternatives, as well as the

role of policy analysis in the policy process. The course is reading and writing intensive, and the

focus is primarily on helping students master the existing literature rather than generating new

research.

001-14661 LEC Raymond, Leigh R 2:30 PM-5:20 PM BRNG B242

POL 63000 - Proseminar International Relatations This core seminar is a thematic survey of the scholarly literature in the field of international

relations. It is designed to provide a broad overview of theoretical approaches and an

introduction to the range of international relations research.

001-27306 LEC Haynes, Kyle W 1:30 PM-4:20 PM BRNG B242

POL 64100 - Challenges To Democracy A comparison of politics in East Asia and Western Europe, with a focus on political economy

and immigration. Primary attention will be given to Japan, China, Germany, France and Italy.

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How were the modern states formed? What role have states played in economic development,

and what is their current role? How do politics affect labor relations, skill formation and finance?

How do politics surrounding immigration and assimilation of migrants compare? Is there a

connection between ethnic nationalism and egalitarian social compacts?

002-11072 LEC Tilton, Mark T 6:00 PM-8:50 PM BRNG B206

POL 69900 - Research PhD Thesis Permission of instructor required.

RES Various Instructors Instructor Permission - Arranged Hours