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POLITSC 1100
Introduction to American Politics
Semester | 3 credit units | Distance Learning
Introduction to American 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. GE foundation social and behavioral sci course. SS Admis Cond course.
POLITSC 1200
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Semester | 3 credit units | In-person or Distance Learning
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 100H. This course is available for EM credit. GE soc sci orgs and polities and diversity global studies course. GE foundation social and behavioral sci course.
POLITSC 1300
Global Politics
Semester | 3 credit units | In-person or Distance Learning
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 145 or 145H. GE soc sci human, nat, and econ resources and diversity global studies course. GE foundation social and behavioral sci course.
POLITSC 2150
Voters and Elections
Semester or Session 2 | 3 credit units | In-person
Students will engage in an in-depth study of the mechanics of democracy. Students will take a close look at various forms of voting and representation around the world and examine the motivation and tactics of elite actors (candidates, reporters, interest groups, political parties, media personalities, etc.) and the voting public. GE soc sci indivs and groups course. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course.
POLITSC 2300
American Foreign Policy
Semester | 3 credit units | In-person
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. GE foundation social and behavioral sci course.
POLITSC 2400
Introduction to Political Theory
Semester | 3 credit units | In-person
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.GE foundation social and behavioral sci course. SS Admis Cond course.
POLITSC 3220
Politics of the Developing World
Semester | 3 credit units | In-person
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. GE foundation social and behavioral sci course.
POLITSC 3596
Nationalism and Ethnicity
Session 2 | 3 credit units | In-person
Explores socio-political identities, especially ethnicity and nationality, from a comparative perspective. Drawing upon theories from political science, psychology, anthropology, sociology, and economics, we will study the origins and characteristics of these identities, as well as their consequences for democracy, economic development, and violent conflict. GE soc sci indivs and groups and cross-disciplinary seminar course. GE foundation social and behavioral sci course.
POLITSC 3780
Data Literacy and Data Visualization
Semester | 3 credit units | Hybrid Delivery
Introduction to the tools of data analysis in political science, with an emphasis on data visualization. GE data anly course. GE foundation math and quant reasoning or data anyl course.
POLITSC 3780H
Data Literacy and Data Visualization
Semester | 3 credit units | Distance Learning
Most social science debates can be addressed with data, and sources of data are growing exponentially. This course introduces students to tools of data analysis and principles behind their use in the context of social-science applications. GE data anly course. GE foundation math and quant reasoning or data anyl course.
POLITSC 4781
Data Analysis in Political Science I
Semester | 3 credit units | In-person
Covers basic techniques for analyzing data in political science. Prereq: Math 1151 and one course in PolitSc at the 3000 level or above; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 485, 4781H (485H), 585, or 585H. GE data anly course. GE foundation math and quant reasoning or data anyl course.
As of 2/22/2023