312 Politics of the World Economy. 3-4 cr. Power conflict at the international economic level and its impact on the politics of various nations, regions, and interests. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 103, 275 or 375.
313 Bargaining in the Global Economy. 3-4 cr. This course explores the techniques and outcomes of bargains struck between states, and between states and firms in the global economy. The emphasis is on micro political economy and negotiation/bargaining theory. P: Poli Sci 312, or Econ 364 or 464, or equiv.
317 The Politics of Human Rights. (Crosslisted with Intl St) 3-4 cr. Examines the origins and development of human rights in international politics. The course discusses what human rights are, international human rights movements, the international search for justice after mass crimes, and international humanitarian intervention. P: Jr st.
318 The Comparative Study of Genocide. (Crosslisted with Intl St) 3-4 cr. Examines the phenomenon of genocide in the modern world. The class covers the concept of genocide, theories of why genocide occurs, and particular cases in the 20th and 21st centuries. P: Jr st.
331 Latin-American International Relations. 3-4 cr. United States-Latin American relations with references to social, economic, and political problems. P: Jr st.
333 International Politics of the Middle East. 3-4 cr. Surveys the international politics of the Middle East. Topics to be considered include the international origins of the Middle Eastern states system, inter-Arab politics, the Arab-Israeli conflict; transnational forces. P: Poli Sci 103, 275, or 375.
337 International Institutions and World Order. 3-4 cr. The study of international cooperation and the analysis of regional, functional, and universal regimes and istitutions. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 103, 275 or 375.
338 The European Union: Politics and Political Economy. 3-4 cr. Introduction to the history and theory of Eruopean integration. Topics include the workings of EU institutions and law, the effect of the EU on national politics and economy, economic politics and policy-making in the EU, the EU as an actor in the world economy. P: Poli Sci 106 or 186; 103, 275, or 375, or cons inst.
339 Southeast Asian International Relations. 3-4 cr. Patterns of interaction amoung Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, and between these and other countries and agencies over such matters as security, trade, development, democracy, and the environment. P: Jr st.
342 Japan in the World. 3-4 cr. Japanese foreign policy in a multi-lateral world; relations with the U.S., Western Europe, China and emerging economies of Asia; the world at large. P: Jr st. Poli Sci 103, 275, 375, 640 or cons inst.
346 China in World Politics. 3-4 cr. Chinese foreign policy as seen from Peking--the need for national security, the desire for revolution; and the impact of China on the rest of the world. P: Jr st.
353 The Third World in the International System. 3-4 cr. This course examines the historical evolution of the Third World in general and North-South relations in specific. Particular attention is addressed to the institutions of colonialism and patterns of post-colonial relations between the First and Third Worlds. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 103, 275 or 375.
359 Problems in American Foreign Policy. 3-4 cr. Persistent problems facing the United States in its search for national security and international stability and progress. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 103, 275 or 375; Poli Sci 104, 184 or 404 recommended.
362 African International Relations. 3-4 cr. Inter-state conflict and cooperation in Africa. Topics include Pan-Africanism, African Union, and regional integration; the international dimensions of regional crises; relations with great powers and with international financial institutions; and the role of non-state actors in international politics. P: Jr st.
367 Theories of International Security. 3-4 cr. Role of alliances in contemporary and historical international political systems. Purpose of alliance formation; reasons for their dissolution; relationship of alliance activity with international war and with political integration. Role of alliances in future international systems. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 103, 275 or 375.
368 Special Topics in the Politics of Developing Areas. 3-4 cr. A comparative investigation of particular themes, problems, institutions, and theories relating to political change in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. P: Jr st.
376 Analysis of International Relations. 3-4 cr. Analysis of international political systems such as balance of power, collective security, deterrence; and the major political processes sustaining those systems, such as threats and violence, bargaining, coalition-formation. The advanced introductory course in the international field. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 103, 275 or 375.
379 Globalization: On States, Societies, and the International System. 3-4 cr. Examination of historical and contemporary processes of political, social, cultural, and economic globalization with a particular focus on change and continuityin the structure of the nation-state, political mobilization, and global governance institutions. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 103; or cons inst.
400 Topics in Political Science. 1-4 cr. An umbrella course for variable credit topic courses, such as summer forum, intensive summer courses, half-semester courses, etc. P: Prerequisites will vary according to topic.
401 Selected Topics in Political Science. 3-4 cr. This course can be repeated by students, but not with the same content. P: Jr st. Prereq may vary with topic.
404 American Politics and Government. 3-4 cr. The constitutional basis, democratic processes, and structures of politics and government in the United States. P: Jr st. Not open to those who have had Poli Sci 104 or 184.
408 The American Presidency. 3-4 cr. The President as chief administrative leader, political leader, foreign policy initiator, commander-in-chief, and head of state. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 104, 184 or 404; or cons inst.
417 The American Judicial System. 3-4 cr. Structure, process, and personnel of American courts; emphasis on the governmental and political consequences of court decisions for public policy-making. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 104, 184 or 404.
420 Administrative Law. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr) 3-4 cr. Delegation of powers, elements of fair administrative procedure, judicial control over administrative determination. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 104, 184 or 404; or cons inst.
424 American Parties and Politics. 3-4 cr. Electoral, organizational, and governmental roles of political parties at national and state levels, with emphasis on changes in response to historical and contemporary circumstances. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 104 or 404; or cons inst.
425 Citizenship, Democracy, and Difference. 4 cr. A service-learning course designed to foster enhanced understanding of citizenship and civic engagement. Basic democratic theory, empirical research on political participation, functions and regulation of nonprofit organization. P: So st, & Poli Sci 104 or 404.
426 Legislative Process. 3-4 cr. Principles, procedures and problems of the legislative process. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 104, 184 or 404; or cons inst.
430 Ethnic Politics in America. 3-4 cr. A survey of the political effects of the immigration experience, ethnic mobilization and community-building in America, and the contemporary role of ethnicity in politics. P: Jr st.
441 Business and Government in the U.S. 3-4 cr. Examination of the political power of business; methods used to influence government and the public; government goals and business influence in specific policy areas such as taxation, health care, regulation, trade, labor relations, industrial policy. P: Poli Sci 104 or 184 or 404.
442 American National Security: Policy and Process. 3-4 cr. Policy-oriented course covering defense, domestic politics, defense economics, alliances, and arms control in the context of American national security in the post-World War II era. P: Jr st, Poli Sci 104, 184 or 404; Poli Sci 103, 275 or 375.
443 Public Administration. 3-4 cr. Role of administration in modern government; problems of organization, control, personnel, and finance. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 104, 184 or 404; or cons inst.
444 Administration of Public Policy. 3-4 cr. The contribution of administrative personnel and institutions to the formulation, adoption, and implementation of major domestic programs. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 104, 184 or 404; or cons inst.
445 Politics of Poverty and Social Welfare. 3-4 cr. Analysis of problems of poverty in the U.S., political behavior of the poor, mobilization of governmental and private resources for the relief and assistance of low-income groups, and administration of programs affecting the poor. Comparisons with the experience of other countries may be introduced. P: So st with previous course in poli sci.
449 Government and Natural Resources. (Crosslisted with Urb R Pl, Econ, Envir St) 3-4 cr. Problems of public policy and administration for development and use of natural resources. P: Jr st.
452 Criminal Law and Justice. 3-4 cr. Substantive and procedural aspects of criminal law, including the purposes of criminal justice, specific crimes, criminal responsibility and punishment, legal concepts of proof, and 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment issues. The case approach is used. P: Jr st and prev crse in poli sci or soc.
461 Organizational Theory and Practice. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr) 3-4 cr. An analysis of the role of organizations in contemporary society with particular emphasis on decision-making in governmental organizations. P: Jr st.
462 The Political Economy of Race in the United States. 3-4 cr. Race in relation to American economic development. Problems of racial minorities in the American political and economic system. P: Intro to Chicano studies or Afro-Amer politics or Poli Sci 104, 184 or 404.
464 Mexican-American Politics. (Crosslisted with Chicla) 3-4 cr. 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. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 104, 184 or 404 or intro crse in Chicano studies or intro crse in Afro-Amer studies or cons inst.
466 Campaign Finance. 3-4 cr. 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. P: One prev crse in poli sci.
467 Elections and Voting Behavior. 3-4 cr. Psychological and social components of voting behavior, current electoral trends, role of voters in the governing process. P: Jr st.
469 Women and Politics. (Crosslisted with Women St) 3-4 cr. Changing political roles, status, attitudes, and behaviors of women in contemporary society and of the political implications of changing female/male relationships. P: Jr st or cons inst.
470 The First Amendment. 3-4 cr. An examination of the basic principles, purposes, and assumptions of First Amendment cases and literature, with attention to both historical and contemporary controversies. P: Prev crse in Amer government, law, or related subject.
471 Civil Liberties in the United States. 3-4 cr. American constitutional context, rights of conscience and expression; rights of defendants; equal protection of the laws; vindication of rights; proposals for reform. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 104, 184, 217 or 404; or cons inst.
472 Interest Group Politics. 3-4 cr. Internal politics of labor unions, business and professional associations, and farm groups; techniques employed in advancing their policies in government. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 104, 184 or 404; or cons inst.
473 Public Opinion. 3-4 cr. Formation of opinions within and among the political publics; their role in the development and practice of governmental policy. P: Jr st.
476 Political Elites and Leadership. 3-4 cr. Theories and methods of analysis of political elites and leadership; emphasis on power and influence, socialization, selection, and recruitment of elites, elite behavior, and concepts of mass-elite linkage such as representation. P: Jr st.
477 Political Socialization. (Crosslisted with Ed Pol) 3-4 cr. Political values and orientations acquired during childhood, youth, and later life under various cultural conditions; emphasis upon how both earlier and later political learning is articulated or not with the changing nature of the political system, and the influence of family, school and other agents of socialization, and the nature of transmission of political ideas across generations. P: Jr st.
479 Political Communications. 3-4 cr. Effects of communications on elite and mass political beliefs; the characteristics and functions of political language; politics and the media; symbolic politics. P: Jr st.
501 Development of Ancient and Medieval Western Political Thought. 3-4 cr. Basic political ideas in the classical and European tradition to Machiavelli, related to contemporary problems.
502 The Development of Modern Western Political Thought. 3-4 cr. Basic political ideas in the European tradition since Machiavelli, related to contemporary problems. P: So st. Poli Sci 501 recommended, or prior crse in political theory, philos, or ILS.
503 Contemporary Political Thought. 3-4 cr. A survey of influential works and themes in contemporary political theory, considering such topics as distributive justice, democratic deliberation, multiculturalism, community, pragmatism, and the existential challenges of liberalism. P: Jr st or cons inst. Prior crse in political theory, philos, or ILS recommended.
505 The Challenge of Democratization. 3-4 cr. Focusing on political philosophy and/or comparative institutions, cultures, economic systems and behavior, the course explores debates over what democracy is, the dynamics of breakthroughs from authoritarianism to democracy and the difficulties in consolidating fledgling democracies. P: Jr st or cons inst; prior crsework in political theory, philos and/or comparative politics highly recomm.
506 Topics in Political Philosophy. 3-4 cr. Investigation at an advanced level of selected problems in political philosophy. P: Jr st or cons inst. Prior crse in political theory, philos, or ILS recommended.
512 Science and Government. (Crosslisted with Envir St, Geology) 3-4 cr. The effect of science and technology on demands for decisions of public policy related to theory of the role of government. P: Cons inst.
513 Radical Political Theory. 3-4 cr. The course will explore in depth Marxist and other radical critiques of liberal democracy that have been influential in the 20th century. P: ILS 206, History 513 or crse in political theory or political philos, or cons inst.
517 Feminist Political Theory. 3-4 cr. 18th through 20th century feminist theory within the conventions and discourse of traditional political theory; contemporary feminism from a theoretical point of view. P: Jr st or cons inst. Prior crse in political thry highly recommended.
518 Conservative Political Thought. 3-4 cr. This course explores conservative political thought, both classic and contemporary. It examines the origins of conservative political thinking as well as the development of diverse and sometimes competing strains of conservative thought. P: So st. Prior crse in political theory, political philos or ILS recommended.
519 African American Political Theory. (Crosslisted with Afroamer) 3-4 cr. Explores a range of theories that African Americans have drawn upon to cope with and ameliorate their political circumstances in the United States within the specific parameters of political theory. P: One crse in political theory, moral philos or Afro-Amer studies highly recommended.
530 Ethics and Values in Policy Making. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr) 3-4 cr. The consideration of rival judgments about desirable public purposes and the justification of policy decisions. Deliberation of principles and values that may be used in identifying public problems, defining the objectives and constraints of policy, and arguing for preferred solutions. Appraisal of the success or failure of policy, the use of norms and standards in assessing the consequences of public action. P: Jr st or cons inst. Prior crse in political theory, philos, or public admin recommended.
544 Introduction to Survey Research. (Crosslisted with Soc, Journ, Urb R Pl) 3 cr. Theory and practice of survey research; planning, sampling, questionnaire construction, interviewing, content analysis, machine tabulation, analysis of data; two hours lecture; two hours lab or field work. P: Jr st.
551 Introduction to Statistical Inference for Political Research. 3-4 cr. Basic statistics course intended to provide students skills essential to read quantitative literature in Political Science and use basic empirical analyses. Fundamentals of probability theory and statistical inference up through bivariate regression and correlation. P: So st.
552 Multivariable Statistical Inference for Political Research. 3-4 cr. Extensive treatment of multiple regression and its variants. P: Poli Sci 551 or equiv.
555 Game Theory for Political Science; an Introduction. 3-4 cr. This course provides an introduction to the method of game theory as applied to political phenomena. Examples will be drawn from a variety of subfields of the discipline. P: Jr st.
565 History of American Political Thought. 3-4 cr. The intellectual origins and evolution of American political thought as seen through the lens of leading politicians, novelists and social critics from the Puritans to the Civil War; consideration of the central tensions of American political thought from a contemporary perspective. P: Jr st or cons inst. Prior crse in political theory, philos, or ILS recommended.
570 Literature and Politics. 3-4 cr. Interactions between literature and politics, and the role of literature more generally in the functioning of the political systems. P: Jr st.
611 Comparative Political Economy. 3-4 cr. Comparative approaches to the study of political economy and economic policy-making in capitalist democracies. Topics include theories of capitalism, the welfare state, trade, finance, and labor markets. P: Jr st; Poli Sci 106, 186 or 312; & a crse in econ recommended.
612 Transitions to the Market. 3-4 cr. Seminar focusing on the political and economic consequences of the transition to the market in previously non market economies, including Eastern Europe the former Soviet Union and China and Third World developing countries. P: Poli Sci 106 or equiv or cons inst.
615 Corruption and Politics. 3-4 cr. Examines corruption and anticorruption reform in different historical and contemporary empirical contexts, including America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. P: Poli Sci 106 or 186 recommended. So st, not open to grad students.
617 Comparative Legal Institutions. 3-4 cr. A comparison of the role of law and legal institutions in the U.S. and other countries, with a focus on the state's use of law to achieve its political goals. P: Poli Sci 106, 186 or 217 or cons inst.
618 Political Islam. (Crosslisted with Relig St) 3-4 cr. Examines the political origins of contemporary Islamist movements and their impact upon Middle Eastern politics. P: Jr st or cons inst.
620 Western European Political Systems-Germany and Related Countries. 3-4 cr. Political and governmental structures of selected continental nations in terms of their respective backgrounds and conflicting ideologies. P: Jr st; Poli Sci 106 or 186; or cons inst.
622 European Politics. 3-4 cr. The government and politics of European countries and the European Union. P: Jr st; Poli Sci 106 or 186; or cons inst.
627 The British Political System. 3-4 cr. Parliamentary government, emphasizing the role of parties, mainly in contemporary Britain and the variants of this system in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. P: Jr st; Poli Sci 106 or 186; or cons inst.
630 Latin-American Politics. 3-4 cr. Contemporary political problems in Latin America; emphasis on political economy, political instability, social movements, and democratization. P: Jr st; Poli Sci 106 or 186; or cons inst.
633 Russian Politics. 3-4 cr. Theory and practice of Russian States, emphasis on politics, economic and institutional developments since 1991. P: Jr st.
634 State and Nation in Post-Soviet Politics. 3-4 cr. Examines comparatively the challenges posed by the intersection of three forces--cultural pluralism, nation-building, and state consolidation--in the states that have emerged out of the collapse of the former Soviet Union. P: Jr st.
639 Politics of Southeast Asia. 3-4 cr. Comparative analysis of such issues as state formation, state-society relations, the politics of economic development, tensions between authoritarianism and democracy, and the politics of identity, with particular attention to a select number of major countries of Southeast Asia. P: Jr st; Poli Sci 106 or 186; or cons inst.
640 Politics of Japan. 3-4 cr. Political institutions and behavior in contemporary Japan. Social structure, values, and institutions as they have affected political development up to the present; the interaction of political culture, leadership, political parties, interest groups, ideology, and other forces in shaping political life in post-industrial Japan. P: Jr st. Poli Sci 106, 186 or 342 or cons inst.
642 Political Power in Contemporary China. 3-4 cr. Analysis of the major institutions, ideas, people and groups in China today and their impact on power, decision-making and social change. P: Jr st.
643 Women and Politics in a Global Context. (Crosslisted with Women St) 3-4 cr. Examines in a global comparative context what has facilitated and held back women's political representation and the implications of women's exclusions from public life. It examines the consequences of unequal political representation.
650 Compative Politics of the Middle East. 3-4 cr. Provides students with an introduction to the political, economic, and ideological dynamics of contemporary Middle Eastern states. P: Jr st; Poli Sci 106 or 186; or cons inst.
651 Politics of South Asia. (Crosslisted with LCA) 3-4 cr. Introduces students to the history and politics of the region with a special focus on India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and the regional and international contexts of South Asia. P: Jr st; Poli Sci 106 or 186; or cons inst.
652 The Politics of Development. 3-4 cr. This course examines the political foundations, political dynamics, and political impact of economic development in the many regions collectively known as the "developing world" or "Third World". P: Poli Sci 106, Jr st.
654 Politics of Revolution. 3-4 cr. An analysis of the causes, methods, processes, and consequences of revolutionary movements. P: So st with previous course in poli sci.
656 Electoral Systems and Representation. 3-4 cr. The variety of institutions which are used to structure elections and representation around the world; voting rules, the structure of the legislature, cabinet formation, constitutional engineering and the art of political manipulation. P: One crse in poli sci or cons inst.
657 Comparative Political Culture. 3-4 cr. In addition to political culture as conventionally defined, this course examines alternative political realities and the different understandings of politics that flow from them. It explores in detail the intersections between the realms of politics and culture in various selected regions of the world. P: Poli Sci 106, Jr st, or cons inst.
659 Politics and Society: Contemporary Eastern Europe. 3-4 cr. Comparative analysis of the countries of contemporary Eastern Europe, including issues of democratization, economic transition, and social change; political crises and institutional adjustments; interactions between regimes and domestic social forces; prospect for future systemic change. P: Jr st; Poli Sci 106 or 186; or cons inst.
660 African Politics. 3-4 cr. Process of rapid political change in contemporary Africa with special emphasis on the emergence of new states. P: Jr st & Poli Sci 106 or 186 recommend.
661 Advanced Topics in African Politics. 3-4 cr. Topics will vary; may include African political thought, the political economy of Africa, and the politics of major African regions. P: Poli Sci 660 or cons inst.
662 Comparative Social Movements: State, Protest and Public Policy. 3-4 cr. Analyzes the causes, effects, and success or failure of social movements in both the West and the developing world. P: Poli Sci 106, Jr st or cons inst.
663 South Asia and the Global System: Economy, Security & Culture. (Crosslisted with LCA) 3-4 cr. Examines the effect of international forces on some countries of the South Asia region (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan) as well as how state and societal responses affect the prospects of security, prosperity, and cultural integration in the world. P: Poli Sci 106.
664 Women in the Global Economy. (Crosslisted with Women St) 3-4 cr. Explores current issues and debates relating to globalization as it affects women.
665 Israeli Politics and Society. (Crosslisted with Jewish) 3-4 cr. Course provides historical and analytical understanding of Israeli internal political life and institutions. Attention will be paid to political culture, coalition formation and ethnic politics as they are manifested in Israeli politics. The effect of regional conflict upon Israel's domestic politics will also be considered. P: Jr st & intro class in poli sci.
742 International Development Planning Theory. (Crosslisted with Urb R Pl, Geog) 3 cr. Provides students with a historical and theoretical foundation for critical thinking about international development planning. P: Grad st or cons inst.
800 Political Science as a Discipline and Profession. 1 cr. Describes and evaluates major approaches used in political science. Explores issues related to professional development and political science careers. P: 1st yr doctoral stdt in poli sci.
804 Interdisciplinary Western European Area Studies Seminar. (Crosslisted with History, German, Soc, French) 3 cr. P: Grad st, cons inst.
816 Empirical Methods of Political Inquiry: Qualitative. 3 cr. Acquaints students with a wide variety of research methods used to analyze political phenomena, emphasizing qualitative approaches. P: Grad st.
817 Empirical Methods of Political Inquiry: Quantitative. 3 cr. Acquaints students with a wide variety of research methods used to analyze political phenomena, emphasizing quantitative approaches. P: Grad st.
818 Maximum Likelihood Estimation. 3 cr. Develops the theory of maximum likelihood estimation and applies it to models for discrete and limited dependent variables common to political and social science data. P: Poli Sci 551 or equiv.
821 Mass Political Behavior. 3 cr. An empirical analysis of the role of mass publics in political life and the factors which determine the formation and expression of political beliefs and attitudes. P: Grad st.
823 Political Psychology. 3 cr. The relationship between psychological processes and political thinking and behavior. Topics may include the development and functioning of mass and elite level ideology and behavior, political communication, decision-making, perception, and the impact of political experiences on psychological states and processes. P: Grad st.
824 Politics and the Social Process. 3 cr. Current sociological theories and problems that have direct relevance to the analysis of political systems, examination of the political process in the context of macro-social functioning and interchange between political system and the society of which it is a part. P: Grad st.
825 Race and Politics in the United States. 3 cr. Analysis of the role of race, class and ethnicity in the political process. Evaluation of theories from political science, economics and sociology. Topics may include policy analysis, political organizations, immigration, political behavior and culture. P: Grad st.
826 The Legislative Process. 3 cr. Analysis of legislative process and the role of the legislature in the political system, emphasizing current research. P: Grad st.
827 Interest Groups in American Politics. 3 cr. The formation, structure, activities and power of interest groups in the United States with comparisons to interest groups in other countries. P: Grad st.
828 The Contemporary Presidency: Issues and Approaches. 3 cr. Current topics of research interest on the American presidency. Alternative approaches and methods for the study of the presidency. P: Grad st.
829 Political Communication. (Crosslisted with Journ) 3 cr. This course examines the role of communication in American politics. Topics covered include the communication of politics (e.g., communication by politics elites, effects of mass media and interpersonal communication on political attitudes) as well as the politics of communications (regulation of political communication, policy issues, etc.). P: Grad st or cons inst.
831 Concepts in Political Theory. 3 cr. Studies in normative, analytical, or historical thought about politics. P: Grad st.
832 Concepts in Political Theory. 3 cr. Continuation of 831. P: Grad st.
835 Game Theory and Political Analysis. 3 cr. An introduction to the tools of game theoretic analysis, with reference to the use of game theory in political science. Intended for those desiring a basic familiarity with the theory, and for those planning further work in formal modeling. P: Grad st.
836 Formal Models in Political Science. 3 cr. Provides an overview of formal, i.e., mathematical, models in political science. It is the second course in a two-semester sequence in formal theory, and builds directly upon the material presented in Political Science 835. P: Poli Sci 835; working knowledge of basic differential & integral calc.
837 Formal Models of International Relations. 3 cr. Provides an overview of the formal theory literature in international relations, including international security and international political economy. P: Grad st & Poli Sci 835.
840 Political Economy. 3 cr. Theories of role of state in the economy. Political economic structures as constraints on and determinants of public policy and economic performance. Evaluation of the market and government as alternative mechanisms of social control in the U.S. and other nations. The political-business cycle and the relationship between democracy and economic performance in markets systems. P: Grad st.
841 Seminar in International Business and Government. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr) 3 cr. This course examines and critiques evolving business-government relationships especially in advanced industrialized democrocies; the effects of globalization on these relationships; varying business-government relationships at national, subnational and international levels. P: Grad st or cons inst.
854 Nation, State, and Cultural Pluralism. 3 cr. Comparative analysis of the political dynamics of cultural pluralism (ethnicity, race, and religion), its impact upon the contemporary nation-state, and policy responses to its challenge. P: Grad st.
855 Politics and Culture in Comparative Perspective. 3 cr. Scholarly approaches linking cultural phenomena. Both theoretical and empirical patterns of politics and culture in several regions. The course also explores systematic linkages between politics and culture, evaluates common ways of studying them, and assesses their contemporary importance. P: Grad st.
856 Field Seminar in Comparative Politics. 3 cr. A broad introduction to the field of comparative politics. It combines a theory-driven approach with a problem-driven approach to analyze key themes in comparative politics. Four paradigms in comparative politics--structural, cultural, rational-choice and institutional--will be reviewed. P: Grad st.
857 International Relations Theories. 3 cr. Analysis of the major theories on the functioning of the international political system and the behavior of nations within it. P: Grad st.
858 International Development and Policy. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr, Urb R Pl) 3 cr. Issues and problems of economic development and modernization in expanding economies--addressing innovation and entrepreneurship in public and private sectors. Development experiences from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe with techniques for making economic and policy improvements. P: Grad st.
860 Authoritarianism and Its Aftermath. 3 cr. Analysis of totalitarian and authoritarian regimes: how and why they came about, what sustains them, the reasons they fall, and what comes after. P: Grad st.
861 Challenges of Democratization. 3 cr. Explores the problems of crafting democracies in the broadest comparative perspectives to comprehend the benefit of democracy. Covers democratic drafting in terms of center/federalism, president/parliament, voting systems, party systems, civilian control of the military, etc.; as these relate to particulars of religion, region, language and other communalist identity. P: Grad st.
862 State and Society in Comparative Perspective. 3 cr. Reviews a range of approaches that focus on civil society, social movements, ethnic and religious based mobilization, as well as gender and class based approaches to state-society relations. P: Grad st.
863 The Judicial Process. 3 cr. Analysis of the decision-making processes of judicial institutions and the behavior of judges, litigants, lawyers, and other actors in the judicial process. Strong emphasis on the relationship between judicial and other policy-making institutions and actors. P: Grad st.
864 International Political Economy. 3 cr. Analysis of key classical and contemporary theories in international political economy. P: Grad st.
865 The Supreme Court and the Constitution in American Politics. 3 cr. Analysis of the development of major constitutional doctrines and their impact on politics and public policy in the United States. P: Grad st.
866 Global Environmental Governance. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr, Envir St) 3 cr. In-depth examination of the political and policy challenges posed by global environmental degradation. Analysis of international institutions for managing the global environment. P: Grad st or cons inst.
871 Public Program Evaluation. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr) 3 cr. Compares the conceptual, statistical, and ethical issues of experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental designs for program evaluation. Definitions of outcomes, sample size issues, statistical biases in measuring causal effects of programs, and the reliability of findings will be emphasized using case studies selected from current public programs. P: Grad st & Pub Affr 818 or equiv, or cons inst.
873 American Political Parties. 3 cr. Reviews major approaches to analyzing political parties and understanding their developmental changes. Examines the parties in operation and the relationship of parties to the state and society. P: Grad st.
874 Policy-Making Process. (Crosslisted with Urb R Pl, Pub Affr) 3 cr. An intensive study of policy-making processes involved in the formulation of public policies. P: Grad st.
875 Public Personnel Administration. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr) 3 cr. Analysis of personnel policies and practices in the public sector and examination of patterns of interaction between political executives, personnel professionals, public employees, and interest groups in the development of personnel policies. Compares problems and approaches of different countries as well as those of the various levels of government in the United States. P: Grad st or cons inst.
878 Public Management. (Crosslisted with Urb R Pl, Pub Affr) 3 cr. Role of administration in American government; problems of organization, bureaucracy and control; public policy as the output of the administrative process. P: Grad st.
881 American Political Development. 3 cr. Examination of critical transformations in the structure and activities of the U.S. national state; political models of economic development; periodization versus non-periodization approaches; topics include liberalism and republicanism, southern exceptionalism, labor, race, populism, war and statebuilding; construction of the corporate economy. P: Grad st.
885 Advanced Public Management: Craft, Constraints and Accountability. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr) 3 cr. Examines how managers in public and not-for-profit agencies can secure and utilize legal authority, human resources, and funds to accomplish organizational goals. Includes strategies for establishing and maintaining effective external relations and for working through other organizations to accomplish objectives. P: Pub Affr 878.
890 Federal Budget and Tax Policy and Administration. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr, Urb R Pl) 3 cr. Focuses on national budget and tax policy and administration, and the parallel processes at the state and local levels. Included are discussions of: decision-making theories; budget and tax policy; and analysis of normative and empirical criteria and analytical techniques for assessing alternative policy proposals. P: Grad st or cons inst.
900 Topics in Political Science. 1-3 cr. An umbrella course for variable credit topic courses, such as colloquia series, workshops, intensive summer courses, half-semester courses, etc. P: Grad st. Prerequisites will vary according to topic.
904 Seminar-American Politics. 3 cr. In-depth examination of selected topics on American politics and governmental institutions. P: Grad st.
905 Seminar-American Public Policy. 3 cr. Selection of problems and design of research in the study of public policy. P: Grad st.
915 Seminar-Urban Politics. 3 cr. Selected policy-making processes and policy problems which arise in urban political systems. P: Grad st.
917 Time Series Analysis. 3 cr. This course introduces students to time series methods and applications, including Arma models, error corrections models and reduced form specifications. Course also discusses co-integration and fractional integration. P: Grad st & Poli Sci 551 & 552.
919 Seminar-Advanced Methodology. 3 cr. Design of research and adaptation of advanced methods to solve particular methodological problems in original analyses of political data. P: Poli Sci 551 or equiv.
926 Seminar-Legislative Process. 3 cr. P: Grad st.
931 Seminar-Political Theory. 3 cr. Analysis of and research on problems of theorizing in and about political life. P: Grad st.
932 Seminar-Political Theory. 3 cr. Continuation of 931. P: Grad st.
935 Seminar-Political Socialization. 3 cr. Investigation of the processes and effects of political socialization under a variety of cultural conditions using available research data. P: Grad st.
937 Seminar: Topics in Political Psychology and Sociology. 3 cr. Investigation of current problems and research strategies in political sociology and psychology; formulation and execution of individual research projects. P: Grad st.
940 Domestic Politics of International Relations. 3 cr. Examines how domestic institutions and processes influence the international system. Also examines how international forces influence domestic politics in the areas of foreign policy, international political economy and security. P: Poli Sci 857 & Grad st.
945 Seminar-National Security Affairs. 3 cr. Contemporary military strategy, the interaction of military and political factors in international politics, and the processes and content of defense policies, with emphasis on the United States. P: Grad st.
948 Seminar: Topics in Comparative Politics. 3 cr. Research seminar on specific topics in comparative politics. P: Grad st or cons inst.
949 Seminar-Post Communist Politics. 3 cr. Comparative study of political processes in the fomer Soviet Union and communist Eastern Europe states, focusing on the transition from and the continuing legacies of the communist experience; methodological issues in the study of post-communist politics. P: Grad st.
950 Seminar-Comparative Politics-Western Nations. 3 cr. P: Grad st and cons inst.
952 Seminar: Comparative Politics-Developing Nations. 3 cr. P: Grad st.
958 Seminar-Research in Public Affairs. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr) 3 cr. Research seminar on public affairs, management and analysis. P: Grad st.
959 Seminar-International Organization. 3 cr. P: Grad st.
960 Seminar-International Relations. 3 cr. P: Grad st.
961 Seminar-African Politics. 3 cr. Comparative study of political processes in the emerging states of Africa; emphasis on tropical African states with some consideration to the Mahgreb and Southern Africa; methodological problems in the study of African politics. P: Grad st & Pol Sci 660 or equiv.
962 Seminar: Latin-American Politics. 3 cr. P: Grad st.
963 Seminar: Law and Politics. 3 cr. P: Grad st.
964 Seminar-Design and Process of Survey Research. (Crosslisted with Soc, Journ, Rur Soc) 3 cr. Presentation of study designs or research in progress by members of seminar, for critiques leading to further development of project and illustration of research problems in the social sciences. P: Grad st & cons inst.
967 Seminar: Asian Politics. 3 cr. P: Grad st or cons inst.
969 Seminar-Trends and Issues in Public Planning. (Crosslisted with Urb R Pl) 3 cr. Critical review of recent and current thought on the nature and role of planning in governmental and quasi-governmental agencies with particular attention to the adverse critics of planning and the issues they raise about the policy formulation process in public affairs. P: Cons inst.
973 Seminar-Political Parties. 3 cr. Selection of problems and design of research in the structure and functions of political parties. P: Grad st.
979 Seminar: Administration in Developing Countries. 3 cr. Special problems of developmental administration in nations newly organizing modern bureaucracies and public services. P: Grad st.
981 Seminar in the Analysis of Western Europe. (Crosslisted with History, Soc) 3 cr. Focus on a topic of comparative interest to historians, political scientists, and sociologists to provide opportunity to integrate the various perspectives for a more complete analysis. P: Grad st & cons inst.
982 Interdepartmental Seminar in the Latin-American Area. (Crosslisted with Anthro, AAE, Econ, Geog, History, Journ, Portug, Rur Soc, Soc, Spanish) 1-3 cr. P: Grad st & cons inst.
983 Interdepartmental Seminar-African Studies. (Crosslisted with Anthro, African, Econ, Geog, History) 3 cr. Interdisciplinary inquiry in African society and culture. P: Grad st or cons inst.
990 Research and Thesis. 1-3 cr. P: Grad st and cons inst.
999 Independent Work. 2-3 cr. Under the direction of a staff member. P: Grad st & written cons inst.