1100
Introduction to American Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Introduction to America politics, the institutions and processes which create public policy, the strengths and weaknesses of the American political systems.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 3100 (300), 101, or 101H. This course is available for EM credit. GE soc sci orgs and polities course. SS Admis Cond course.
Online - Professor Box-Steffensmeier
WF 12:45-2:05pm JR 0300 - Professor McConnaughy
MWF 4:10-5:05pm CL 0120 - Mr. Goode
TR 11:10-12:30pm CZ 0140 - Mr. Crawford
MWF 1:50-2:45pm AP 0012 - Mr. Carnahan
1200
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Introduction to modern nation-states outside the United States: problems of state- and nation-building, representation, conflict, and making of government policy in selected countries.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 100 or 101H. This course is available for EM credit. GE soc sci orgs and polities and diversity global studies course.
Online - Mr. Debell
MWF 4:10-5:05pm HC 0250 - Ms. Lamb
1200H
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Introduction to modern nation-states outside the United States: problems of state- and nation-building, representation, conflict, and making of government policy in selected countries.
Prereq: Honors standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 100 or 101H. GE soc sci orgs and polities and diversity global studies course. SS Admis Cond course.
WF 11:10-12:30pm - Professor Brooks
1300
Global Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Cooperation and conflict in world politics. Covers basic theories of international relations and key issues, including security, political economy, international organizations, and the environment.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 105. GEC soc sci human, natural, and economic resources and diversity global studies course.
WF 12:45-2:05pm CC 0311 - Professor Mitzen
Online - Ms. Powers
2150
Voters and Elections
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Study of US elections, focusing on voter attitudes, group behavior, and political participation.
Prereq: Honors standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 201 or 201H. GE soc sci indivs and groups course.
TR 3:55-5:15pm HC 0250 - Mr. Felts
2300
American Foreign Policy
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
The role of the United States in world politics since the Second World War, emphasizing structural change in economic and political-military relations.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 245 or 245H. GE soc sci orgs and polities and diversity global studies course.
MWF 9:10-10:05am ML 0115 - Ms. Lynott
TR 11:10-12:30pm BO 0436 - Mr. You
2400
Introduction to Political Theory
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
An introduction to the field of political theory through classic and contemporary texts and selected case studies.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 210 or 210H. GE soc sci orgs and polities course. SS Admis Cond course.
TR 9:35-10:55am BO 0436 - Mr. Davis
2400H
Introduction to Political Theory
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
An introduction to the field of political theory through classic and contemporary texts and selected case studies.
Prereq: Honors standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 210 or 210H. GE soc sci orgs and polities course. SS Admis Cond course.
MW 11:30-12:50pm JE 0164 - Professor MacGilvray
3170
Political Psychology
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Introduces students to political psychology, its development from parent disciplines, its topics and problems, its research results and methods, and their applications to current affairs.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 403 or Psych 403.
TR 12:45-2:05pm JR 0251 - Professor White
3220
Politics of the Developing World
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
A general introduction to the theoretical and substantive literature dealing with the historical development and contemporary characteristics of the new states of Asia and Africa.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 541. GE soc sci human, nat, and econ resources and diversity global studies course.
TR 9:35-10:55am BE 0120 - Professor Nooruddin
TR 2:20-3:40pm JR 0300 - Professor Kurtz
3910
Identity Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Explores who controls the meaning of identity in society; examining identity from the perspective of liberal, sociological, and social psychological, structuralist, and institutionalist theories.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 547.
MWF 3:00-3:55pm ML 0115 - Mr. Mainville
4110
The American Presidency
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
An examination of the American presidency, emphasizing the contemporary role of the president, the institutionalized presidency, and theories of presidential behavior.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 501.
TR 2:20-3:40pm MP 1015 - Professor Minozzi
4120
U.S. Congress
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Analysis of legislatures and legislators, with a focus on the U.S. Congress and some attention to state legislatures and representative assemblies in other countries.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 517. GE soc sci orgs and polities course.
TR 2:20-3:40pm RA 0100 - Professor Ripley
4132H
Supreme Court Decision Making
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Study of explanations for Supreme Court decisions; use of those explanations and independent research to predict justices' positions in current cases.
Prereq: Honors standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 521H.
TR 9:35-10:55am DB 0125 - Professor Baum
4135
American Constitutional Law
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Assessment of the contemporary realities of U.S. governmental authority as interpreted by the judiciary; emphasis on judicial review, case and controversy requirements, and legislative and executive power.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 520.
TR 2:20-3:40pm EL 2004 - Professor Caldeira
4138
Women and the Law
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
An examination of the legal status of women and the ways in which law affects the situation of women in American society.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 514.
MWF 1:50-2:45pm SM 2150 - Mr. Lempert
4152
Campaign Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
The organization and strategy of American political campaigns; practical politics seen in the light of knowledge about political behavior and public opinion.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 502.
TR 12:45-2:05pm SO E0024 - Dr. Lewis
4160
Public Opinion
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Origins and nature of political attitudes; the content of public opinion; the public's influence on policy-making.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 503.
TR 3:55-5:15pm SM 1005 - Professor Nelson
4165
The Mass Media and American Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
An overview of the influence of the mass media on contemporary American politics; primary focus on news media with consideration of entertainment programming.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 509.
TR 3:55-5:15pm SM 1009 - Professor Minozzi
4170
Gender and Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
An examination of women's participation in political activity, including changes over time in women's political roles and comparison with the roles of men.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 512.
MWF 12:40-1:35pm CZ 0140 - Ms. Defenderfer
4212
Southern European Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Survey of the emergence and distinguishing characteristics of stable democracies and modern societies in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 532. GE soc sci orgs and polities and diversity global studies course.
WF 1:50-3:10pm KL 0205 - Professor Gunther
4214
Northern European Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Survey of politics in selected countries of Northern Europe, including Britain, France, Germany, and the smaller European democracies; themes include social welfare, corporatism, parties, and party systems.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 534. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
TR 12:45-2:05pm BE 0120 - Professor Rehm
4218
Russian Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Survey of the politics of Russia and the former soviet states with emphasis on democratization, economic reform, institutional development, elites, mass behavior, and ideology.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 533.
MWF 11:30-12:25pm AP 0012 - Mr. Elliott
4240
Latin American Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
A study of political processes, institutions, and groups in Latin America, with emphasis on constitutional, geographical, social, and economic environments in which they operate.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 540.01.
TR 4:10-5:30pm ML 0173 - Ms. Chandler
4280
State and Economy
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Introduction to comparative political economy; relations between the state and the economy, politics and markets, and democracy and capitalism; the consequences of state intervention.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 580.
TR 2:20-3:40pm PA 0020 - Professor Watson
4310
Security Policy
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
National security and military policy issues and trends since 1945; covers containment, deterrence, Vietnam, nuclear weapons, terrorism, and globalization.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 552.
TR 3:55-5:15pm RA 0100 - Staff
4315
International Security and the Causes of War
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Examines various issues regarding international conflict and cooperation, including theories of strategic interaction and the causes of war.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 544.
WF 4:10-5:30pm HI 0035 - Professor Schweller
4318
The Politics of International Terrorism
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Examines international terrorism's concepts and actors, the motivations and causes of terrorism, the experience of the United States, and tensions between freedoms and security.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 548.
MWF 9:10-10:05am ML 0191 - Mr. Keiber
4320
Strategies for War and Peace
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Examination of how political leaders make decisions, emphasizing such issues as leaders' reasoning processes and the impact of public opinion and foreign policy bureaucracies.
TR 4:10-5:30pm MQ 0264 - Professor Herrmann
4331
The United Nations System
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Activities and potential of the United Nations system in promoting economic well-being, environmental management, resource sharing, social justice, and control of violence.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 551.
TR 9:35-10:55am UH 0014 - Professor Thompson
4380
Political Analysis of International Economic Relations
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Examines the relationship between political and economic events in the international system; topics include global interdependence, inequality, scarce resources and periphery nation strategies.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 553 or 553H.
TR 12:45-2:05pm EL 2004 - Professor Verdier
4553
Game Theory for Political Scientists
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Provides entry-level understanding of the basic concepts of game theory and how these concepts are applied to the study of political phenomena.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 587.
TR 5:30-6:50pm PA 0010 - Professor Verdier
4597.01
International Cooperation and Conflict
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
An examination of the relationships industrialized countries have with each other and developing nations; focus on potential for cooperation and conflict.
Prereq: Jr or Sr standing. Not open to students with credit for 597.01 or 597.01H. GE cross-disciplinary seminar.
MWF 11:30-12:25pm CL 0220 - Mr. Nunez
TR 12:45-2:05pm CL 0220 - Mr. Traven
4597.02
Political Problems of the Contemporary World
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Critical political problems of industrialized and developing socieites, including governmental legitimacy, conflict and violence, social welfare, equality, and economic development.
Prereq: Jr or Sr standing. Not open to students with credit for 597.02, 597.02E, or 597.02H. GE cross-disciplinary seminar course.
WF 11:10-12:30pm CL 0133 - Professor Smith
WF 2:20-3:40pm CL 0133 - Professor Brooks
4781
Techniques of Political Analysis
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Introduction to research design, nature of data, its generation and analysis; analysis of political variables.
Prereq: One course in political science at the 300 level or above. Not open to students with credit for 485, 485H, 585, or 585H. GE data anly course.
TR 3:55-5:15pm KL 0207 - Professor Braumoeller
4781H
Techniques of Political Analysis
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Introduction to research design, nature of data, its generation and analysis; analysis of political variables.
Prereq: Honors standing. One course in political science at the 300 level or above, and Math 150. Permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 485, 485H, 585, or 585H. GE data anly course.
MW 12:45-2:05pm DB 0125 - Professor Keshk
4891H
Honors Seminar in American Politics
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Intensive study of selected political science topics and issues in a seminar format; topics vary.
Prereq: Honors standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.
TR 3:55-5:15pm MQ 0161 - Professor Asher
4910
Business-Government Relations
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Explores the relationships between business and government, including topics ranging from regulatory politics and legislative lobbying, to trade politics and multinational corporations, to business ethics.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 511.
TR 3:55-5:15pm PA 0020 - Staff
4940
The Politics of Immigration
Fall 2012 | 3 credit units
Provides overview of international migration phenomenon: patterns of international migration, reasons for immigration, acceptance of immigrants by governments and public, dynamics of anti-immigrant sentiment.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 543.
MWF 10:20-11:15am JR 0251 - Professor Mughan