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PLAP 4990 - Honors Core Seminar in American Politics
A critical analysis of important issues and works in American politics from diverse perspectives. Students are required to write weekly analytical essays and actively participate in small seminar discussions on issues including: the founding, parties and elections, public policy, federalism, the presidency, Congress, and the judicial system. Prerequisite: Admission to Politics Honors Program.
Credits: 9
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PLAP 4999 - Senior Thesis
Supervised work on a thesis in American politics for especially motivated students. Prerequisite: Three courses in PLAP and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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Politics-Comparative Politics |
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PLCP 1010 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Provides a basis for understanding and explaining similarities and differences in the character of political life as observed in different settings. Issues include the political role of parties and interest groups, management of political conflict, establishment of legitimate political authority, and the consequences of federal and unitary systems of government.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 1500 - Topics Comparative Politics
Topics courses within Comparative Politics
Credits: 3
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PLCP 2010 - The Politics of Advanced Industrialized Countries
Surveys politics in industrialized societies including Japan, North America, and Western Europe. Focuses on the rise of social movements in response to industrial and social change, the changing bases of political parties and democratic rule, attempts to manage increasingly international economies, and prospects for political cooperation and integration.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 2110 - Italy and European Politics
This course explores the dynamics of Italian and European politics since the end of the Second World War. The main focus of the course is to look at specific political institutions (such as the party system, the Parliament, the Executive, the Courts, etc.) at both Italian and European levels. Political culture and the territorial distribution of power are also investigated.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 2420 - Politics of Modernity
Introduces key analytical concepts used by Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkeim in their analysis of how the development of modern society has shaped the nature of modern politics.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 2500 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics
Special Topics in Comparative Politics.
Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
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PLCP 2600 - Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
This course is about Russia and the Soviet Union. It is designed to explore some of this country’s major political themes of the twentieth century through an understanding of Russia’s history, culture and politics.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 2700 - Indian Politics and Society
The course provides an overview of key issues in the study of contemporary Indian politics. Particular attention is paid to the successes and challenges of Indian democracy. The course examines the historical background to the establishment of democracy; the evolution of political institutions and processes, and foreign and economic policy; and contemporary identity politics (including gender, religion and caste). Cross-listed with SAST 2700.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3000 - Gender and International Development
Socio-economic development is universally applauded, but its consequences are uneven and often unintended. Women and men do not play the same roles in development nor are they affected in the same ways. In this course, we examinee the meaning of development and why it is controversial, paying particular attention to the ways in which men and women are affected differently by development process.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3001 - Religion and Politics
Politic and religion may not be topics for polite company, but they are the link for our mutual exploration of culture, history and current events during voyage. Central to this exploration is an understanding of what I meant by religion and the multiple ways and its institution, such as religious structure sad n priestly orders. We will investigate the political implications of both the world views and the institutions.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3012 - The Politics of Developing Areas
Surveys patterns of government and politics in non-Western political systems. Topics include political elites, sources of political power, national integration, economic development, and foreign penetration. This class replaces PLCP 2120 therefore you will not get credit for the course twice.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3020 - Modern Political Thought
Examines the major theorists and theories of the modern period, with a concentration on the development of the liberal tradition and important critics of liberalism, with a special focus on the nature and meaning of freedom. Main authors covered are Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Bentham, Mill, and Marx.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3110 - The Politics of Western Europe
Surveys political developments in selected Western European countries. Every two years, the course alternates between a focus on the historical development of European states and a focus on post-1945 developments in democratic stability, party systems, and political economy.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3120 - Politics and Political Economy of the Welfare State
This seminar investigates the origins, expansion, and stabilization (or crisis - take your pick) of the welfare state in the rich OECD countries (North America, Western Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand) focussing on why market and non-market based systems of social protection emerged and the roles played by states, labor market actors, and women’s groups.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3125 - Politics in Britain and America: a Comparative Perspective
This course will provide an introduction to the comparative politics of the US and the UK. Attention will be given to similarities as well as differences, and the course will use comparative analysis to throw light on the political systems in both countries. Occasional reference will be made to other countries. No prior knowledge of British politics will be assumed, but prior knowledge of US politics will be.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3130 - Political Economy of Development
Examines the political prerequisites (and impediments) to economic development, focusing on agricultural exporters in the 19th century and manufactured goods exporters in the 20th century. Draws on empirical material from North and South American, Europe, Asia and Africa. Prerequisite: PLIR 2050 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3170 - Development,Conflict, and Democracy in Latin America
Development, Conflict, and Democracy in Latin America
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3210 - Russian Politics
Analyzes the political system of the former USSR and Russia from 1917 to the present. Focuses on evolution of the Soviet state, modernization and social change, efforts to reform the system, the collapse of the USSR, as well as the economic and political transformation taking place in the newly independent states. Prerequisite: Some background in comparative politics and/or history of Russia.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3240 - Post Soviet Political Challenges
This course compares the origins and consequences of the rise of nationalism, separatism, secessions, and irredentist claims in the Russian Federation and other former Soviet republics, at the end of the Cold War. Prerequisite: one class in PLCP or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3330 - Politics of Latin America
This course provides an overview of politics in Latin America. Topics include the organization of the New World colonies, the legacies of the colonial period for development, the nature of political competition in Latin America’s newly independent states, import-substituting industrialization and populism, the emergence and eclipse of military regimes, the transition to democracy and free markets, and the performance of democracy.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3350 - Gender Politics in Comparative Perspective
Focuses on the state and how power is gendered in the developing world. Topics include feminist methods and concepts, women in the military, nationalism, women’s movements, quotas, citizenship and globalization. Cross-listed with SWAG 3350.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3410 - Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
Introduces contemporary political systems of the region stretching from Morocco to Iran. Prerequisite: Some background in comparative politics and/or history of the Middle East.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3500 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics
Analysis of selected issues and concepts in comparative politics.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3610 - Chinese Politics
General introduction to Chinese politics in its societal context. Conveys a concrete appreciation of China’s societal reality and how it interacts with the political system. Covers China’s changing role in Asia and the world. Prerequisite: Some background in comparative politics and/or the history of China.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3630 - Politics in India and Pakistan
Surveys political development in India and Pakistan examining the process of nation-building, the causes of democratization and authoritarian rule, the development of ethnic and religious conflict, environmental politics, the political impact of cultural globalization, and gender-related political issues. Prerequisite: Some background in comparative politics and/or study of history and society in South Asia.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 3640 - Women and Politics in South Asia
This course examines the role of women in politics in the countries of South Asia (including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan) from the colonial to the modern period. Particular attention is paid to issues of democracy and authoritarian rule; identity politics (including religion, nationalism, and caste); political institutions and processes; and political violence. Cross-listed with SAST 3640.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4010 - Theories of Comparative Politics
Critical examination and analysis of basic approaches to the study of political systems. Prerequisite: One course in PLCP or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4020 - Southern European Politics
Comprehensive survey of selected political systems in Southern Europe, such as France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Prerequisite: PLCP 2010, 3110, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4050 - Origins of Legal Systems
This course examines the origins of the common and civil law systems in Europe, and the relevance of such origins for contemporary issues. It aims to offer a fuller historical understanding of how these systems emerged in medieval Europe, so as to allow a critical perspective on the important modern theoretical literature, that of Legal Origins. Prerequisites: At least on PLIR course.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4060 - State-Emergence and State-Building
The course examines the historical foundations of modern theories in social science on state-building. Most assumptions in the contemporary literature are explicitly or implicitly predicated on an understanding of the historical experience of the west. This understanding is often deeply flawed, leading to erroneous models and flawed assumptions in the scholarship on political development.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4110 - Seminar on European Politics
In-depth analysis of the institutional structures and policy processes of selected political systems in Europe today. Focuses on legislatures, political executives, administrative bureaucracies and their interrelationships as they effect policymaking and policy implementation. Prerequisite: Graduate status or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4111 - States and Markets
The course begins with an introduction to texts of classical liberal political economy and then examines both historical and theoretical scholarship on the emergence of markets in Europe from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. A revisionist view of the role of the state in the emergence of markets then informs a consideration of contemporary cases.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4120 - Rights, Identity and Gender
Investigates the conflict over culture and women’s rights and examines a number of proposed solutions. Issues addressed include the claims of minority communities in liberal states, marriage practices in Africa and U.S. domestic violence in India and female genital mutilations. Cross-listed with SWAG 4240. Prerequisite: One course in PLCP or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4130 - Capitalisms Compared
How does state intervention differ in the three largest advanced industrial economies? Do these differences matter? Does one country have a decisive ‘competitive edge’? This course tries to answer these questions by looking at how variations in the institutions and processes the state uses to regulate the economy affect labor productivity, technological innovation, and thus ultimately international competitiveness.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4140 - Democracy and Dictatorship
Surveys and critically evaluates theories of origins of democratic and authoritarian governments, and the causes of subsequent transitions to, and away from, democratic regimes. Prerequisite: One course in PLCP or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4150 - Comparative Public Policy
Explores why policies on issues like health care, social welfare, education, and immigration differ markedly from nation to nation, focusing on how contrasting cultures, state institutions, and societal organizations shape the historical trajectory of public policies. The primary focus of the course is on policies in advanced industrialized nations such as Britain, the U.S., Japan, and Sweden.
Prerequisites: Prior course work in American and/or comparative politics is required.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4160 - Rationality and Collective Action
Collective action, that is, the ability of individuals to coalesce in groups with some common purpose, is at the heart of most political phenomena from social movements and revolutions, to lobbying and voting. In this course we shall engage critically different theoretical approaches to this topic placing special, but far from exclusive, emphasis on the rational-choice paradigm and the criticisms it has received.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4180 - Politics of the Holocaust
An introduction of major competing explanations for the Nazi genocide of Europe’s Jews, and critical consideration of those theories. Also examines other major genocides of the 20th century.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4200 - Comparative Legislatures
Examines how and why legislators and legislative parties make the decisions they do. Compares legislative decision-making processes and outcomes in a variety of institutional settings. Prerequisite: At least two courses at the 3000 level in American politics and/or comparative politics.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4201 - Comparative Political Parties
Examines political parties in a variety of institutional and socioeconomic settings, focusing on parties in the democratic political systems of Europe, the United States, and Japan.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4210 - Comparative Elections and Voting
Examines the conditions necessary for democratic elections, the impact of electoral systems and rules on political representation and behavior, the role of political parties and the media in election campaigns, and the determinants of election outcomes and voting behavior in elections around the world. One PLCP course or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4220 - Comparative Budgeting and Economic Policy
Comparative Budgeting and Economic Policy
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4250 - Politics of Economic Reform
A wave of economic change has swept across countries from Argentina to Zimbabwe over the last 15 years. The unfolding of these changes has been structured by and, in turn, has shaped the politics of the countries in which they have occurred. Formulates an analytical framework for understanding the politics of economic reform. Studies cases in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Prerequisite: Previous course in PLCP, PLIR, or economics is recommended.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4260 - Origins of Legal Systems
Political scientists and economists have explored the importance of legal systems for economic and political development, especially for property rights and institutions. But the causal logic of such theories is marred by a poor understanding of the origins and preconditions of legal systems. Course compares the historical origins of common and civil law traditions in medieval Europe, to offer better microfoundations for these theories.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4350 - Gender and the Public Sphere
What are the different roles of women and men in public life, how have they changed over time, and how does this shape emancipatory political struggles? We investigate these questions through political theory and a wide-array of case studies, including the French Revolution, colonial Africa and Indonesia, modern China, and the contemporary US. Cross-listed with SWAG 4350.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4400 - Institutions and Democracy in Latin America
This course examines the causes and consequences of variation in democratic institutional structure in contemporary Latin America. We study how institutions such as presidentialism, electoral rules, federalism, party systems, and the legal system contribute to outcomes such as political instability, legislative representation, clientelism and corruption, citizen security, and overall support for democracy. Prerequisite: prior course in PLCP.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4410 - Nation Building in Iraq
Intensive study of America’s role in the political and economic reconstruction of Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein. Analysis of the nation-building project in historical (earlier efforts at Iraqi nation-building) and comparative (earlier American efforts at occupation-based nation-building) perspective.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4412 - The Idea of Development
Offers a historical survey of how the idea of development that crystallized during the European enlightenment became “hegemonic” after WWII and during the process of de-colonization. Also reflects on how development came to express the ideological struggles of the cold war and whether it acquired a “new life” in the aftermath of the collapse of communism and the advent of “globalization.” Prerequisites: prior course in PLCP.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4430 - Politics of Corruption
An examination of the causes and consequences of corruption around the world. Assesses the impact of corruption on political and economic development and explores the relationship between corruption and factors such as culture, institutions, economic policies, and natural resources. Prerequisite: PLCP 1010, PLCP 2120 or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4440 - Culture and Human Rights
Disagreement over culture and human rights is intense. At its worst, this controversy has led cultural conservatives in the Global South to label human rights as imperialist, cultural conservatives in the Global North to reject minority rights as threats to national unity and social democrats, feminists and sexuality rights activists to attack culture as irredeemably retrograde and oppressive.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4500 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics
Intensive analysis of selected issues and concepts in comparative government. Prerequisite: One course in PLCP or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4652 - Markets, Inequality, and the Politics of Development
Examination of how politics affects the historical development of markets and the impact of inequality on the development of markets and economic development more generally.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4660 - States and Markets: History and Theory
Analysis of the historical and conceptual foundations of theories of the relation of states and markets. Questions the historical accounts and liberal assumptions of western development that shape social science, with the aim of providing a more analytical understanding of contemporary theories. Readings range from a close reading of Adam Smith to a historical study of European economic development to approaches to the developing world.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4730 - Politics of Japan
Surveys contemporary Japanese society and political behavior including such topics as political culture, interest groups, political parties, parliamentary democracy, decision-making, and public policy. Prerequisite: Some background in comparative politics and/or history of Japan.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4810 - Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa
Studies the government and politics of sub-Saharan Africa. Includes the colonial experience and the rise of African nationalism; the transition to independence; the rise and fall of African one-party states; the role of the military in African politics; the politics of ethnicity, nation- and state-building; patromonialism and patron-client relations; development problems faced by African regimes, including relations with external actors; and the political future of Southern Africa. Prerequisite: Some background in comparative politics and/or history of Africa.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4830 - Modern South African Politics
Examines twentieth-century South African politics with a focus on the rise and fall of apartheid, in the context of the historical circumstances that produced it, the personal experiences of South Africans under apartheid, the local and international networks and movements of opposition it generated, and its enduring legacies. Prerequisite: HIAF 3021 or at least one course in economics, African history, political economy/development, or African literature.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4840 - Gender Politics in Africa
Investigates the ways social structures and institutions shape gender in sub-Saharan Africa, with an emphasis on the state. Topics include gender in the pre-colonial and colonial era, contemporary African women’s movements, women in politics, development, HIV/AIDS and sexuality.
Credits: 3
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PLCP 4990 - Honors Core Seminar in Comparative Politics
A critical analysis of important issues and works in comparative politics from diverse perspectives. Students are required to write weekly analytical essays and actively participate in small seminar discussions on issues including: democratic and authoritarian regimes, political economy of development, and ethnic and religious conflict. Prerequisite: Admission to Politics Honors Program
Credits: 9
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PLCP 4999 - Senior Thesis
Supervised work on a thesis in comparative politics for especially motivated students. Prerequisite: Three courses in PLCP and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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Politics-Departmental Seminar |
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PLAD 1500 - Introductory Seminar in Politics
Introduces the discipline of political science through intensive study of the political dimensions of a selected topic. Prerequisite: open to first- and second-year students; only one PLAD seminar per student.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 2222 - Research Methods
This course is an introduction to political science research methods. We will address basic principles of research design and data analysis, including hypothesis testing, measurement, case selection and data gathering. What are the strengths and weaknesses of particular methods? How can we improve our ability to draw inferences from data? Our goals are to learn how to ask good questions and to consider different approaches to answering them.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 2240 - The Myth and Reality of Espionage
Provides insight into the world of espionage by comparing great works of spy literature to real cases of espionage.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 2500 - Special Topics in Politics
Special Topics in Politics
Credits: 3
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PLAD 4500 - Special Topics
Topics on a variety of Political issues.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 4960 - Thesis for Distinguished Majors Program
American Politics Prerequisite: Admission into the department’s Distinguished Majors Program.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 4961 - Thesis Seminar for Distinguished Majors Program Part 2
Part two of the Politics Department Distinguished Majors thesis seminar.
Credits: 3
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PLAD 4990 - Honors Proseminar on Research Design and Thesis Writing
A critical analysis of important issues in political analysis and research design from diverse perspectives. Issues include: framing research questions, causal analysis, rational choice, comparative historical institutionalism, interpretivism, case studies, and quantitative analysis. Prerequisite: Admission to Politics Honors Program
Credits: 3
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PLAD 4999 - Senior Thesis
Supervised work on a thesis for Honors students
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Politics Honors Program
Credits: 3
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Politics-International Relations |
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PLIR 1010 - International Relations
Studies the geographic, demographic, economic, and ideological factors conditioning the policies of states, and the methods and institutions of conflict and adjustment among states, including the functions of power, diplomacy, international law and organization.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 1558 - Topics in Global Studies
This course, offered on voyages of the Semester at Sea, introduces students to the historical, political, economic, and cultural forces shaping the world, with a particular focus on the nations visited during the voyage.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 2020 - Foreign Policies of the Powers
Comparative analysis of the content and definition of foreign policies of select states in historical and contemporary periods.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 2030 - International Relations of East Asia
An introduction to leading theories in the field of international relations with reference to major events in the history of diplomacy, war, and economic relations in the East Asian region.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 2050 - Introduction to Political Economy
Introduces core concepts in political economy, including the institutional bases for states and markets, and the way these interact through the exercise of exit, voice, and collective action. Empirical material drawn from the last five centuries.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 2500 - Special Topics in International Relations
This course covers a variety of topics in the field of Politics and International Relations.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3010 - Theories of International Relations
A survey of the big ideas and arguments that explain foreign policy and international relations.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3050 - Philosophy of International Relations
Analyzes the philosophical foundations of the study of international relations as formulated by classical and contemporary thinkers. Prerequisite: PLIR 1010 or 2030, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3060 - Military Force in International Relations
Examines the threat and use of military force in international relations. Includes deterrence theory and recent critiques, ethical and international legal considerations, domestic constraints, and the postwar U.S. and Soviet experiences with the use of force. Prerequisite: One course in PLIR or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3080 - International Politics in the Nuclear Age
Considers the impact of nuclear weapons on the relations among states. Prerequisite: One course in PLIR or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3110 - International Law: Principles and Politics
Investigates international legal rules, how they originate and evolve, their political consequences, and their relationship to morality. Emphasizes the international legal rules governing territoriality, nationality, human rights, and the recourse to armed force. Prerequisite: One course in PLIR or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3210 - International Organizations
Introduces the nature, functions, and significance of international organizations in international relations. Focuses on the United Nations. Prerequisite: One course in PLIR or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3240 - Anti-Terrorism and the Role of Intelligence
Course examines the intelligence failures prior to 9/11 and the Iraq war, and the critical reports composed after the events, to determine what improvements may be needed to avoid a recurrence and to pre-empt future terrorist attacks against the United States.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3310 - Ethics and Human Rights in World Politics
How do issues of human rights and ethical choice operate in the world of states? Do cosmopolitan ideals now hold greater sway among states than traditional ideas of national interests during the Cold War? Considers ideas of philosophers like Thucydides and Kant in addition to concrete cases and dilemmas taken from contemporary international relations. Specific issues include defining human rights, ‘humanitarian intervention,’ just war theory, and the moral responsibilities of leaders and citizens.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3380 - Theories of International Political Economy
Examines international conflict and cooperation over economic issues, using a variety of theoretical perspectives. Includes the domestic sources of foreign economic policy and the relationship between economic and military security in the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: PLIR 2050 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3400 - Foreign Policy of the United States
Analyzes major themes in American foreign policy, emphasizing security issues, from World War I through the Nixon administration. Prerequisite: Some background in the field of international relations or in U.S. history.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3500 - Special Topics in International Relations
Special Topics in International Relations
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3600 - Political Economy of Asia
Political Economy of Asia
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3610 - European Union in World Affairs
Examines the content and formulation of foreign policies in Europe and the European Union from the twentieth century to the present. Prerequisite: Some background in international relations or European history. Students who have previously taken PLIR 3620 will not receive credit for PLIR 3610; students who take PLIR 3610 may not receive credit for PLIR 3620 if taken subsequently.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3620 - Politics of the European Union
This course will give an overview of the politics of the European Union. Attention will be paid to theoretical approaches to European integration (week 1), the structure of the EU and its constituent institutions (week 2), and finally policies and outcomes, and current topics and debates (week 3). No prior knowledge of the EU will be assumed, but familiarity with core concepts in political science and international relations will be.
Students who have previously taken PLIR 3610 will not receive credit for PLIR 3620; students who take PLIR 3620 may not receive credit for PLIR 3610 if taken subsequently.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3650 - International Relations of the Middle East
Studies the emergence of the contemporary inter-state system in the Middle East; the important role played by outside powers, especially the United States; the effect of the Cold War on the region; the persistent conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors and the efforts to reach peace; and the difficulty of constructing a stable order in the Persian Gulf. Prerequisite: Some background in international relations or the history of the Middle East.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3720 - Terrorism and Political Violence
This course introduces students to terrorism as a form of political violence. We will explore the origins of terrorism, the motivations of terrorists, and the tactics that terrorists employ. Finally, we will look closely at state responses in the form of counter-terrorism policy.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3750 - South Asia in World Affairs
Topics include the international relations of India; factors that condition its foreign policy; relation between internal need for unity, stability and development, and foreign policy; and India as a regional power and as a global leader of nonalignment. Prerequisite: Some background in the field of international relations or in the history of South Asia.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3760 - Russia/USSR in World Affairs
Surveys the international relations of the Russian state, looking at Imperial legacies, the Soviet era from 1917-85, the Gorbachev era, and post-Soviet problems of Russian foreign policy. Prerequisite: Some background in international relations or the history of Russia.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 3770 - Russian-American Relations
Analyzes Soviet-U.S. and Russian-U.S. relations, with a focus on the post-1945 period; Cold War and contemporary issues. Prerequisite: Some background in international relations or the history of Russia; PLIR 3760 or 3400 recommended.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 4040 - Nationalism and World Politics
Explores the effects of the ideology of nationalism on relations among states and the international system in general, particularly as regards war and conflict. Prerequisite: PLIR 1010, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 4150 - Economics and National Security
Explores the connections between economics and national security from three angles. First, does economic interdependence between nation-states foster a peaceful world, as liberals argue, or does it increase the likelihood of war, as realists contend? Second, what are the economic causes of the rise and decline of great powers? Third, what are the economic roots of great power imperialism against smaller states? Prerequisite: One course in international relations, history, or economics.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 4210 - World Order
Seminar analyzing the problem of world order and examining various theoretical approaches to its solutions. Prerequisite: Two courses in PLIR or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 4220 - Alternative Nuclear Futures
This course investigates six alternative futures relating to nuclear weapons: abolition, anarchy, arms control, proliferation, U.S. dominance, and cooperative threat reduction.
Credits: 3
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PLIR 4250 - Nuclear Proliferation and International Relations
An examination of the impact of the spread of nuclear weapons on international relations with a particular emphasis on regional situations confronting varying proliferation challenges. Prerequisite: some background in international relations
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