Courses - Fall 2023
GVPT170
American Government
A comprehensive study of national government in the United States.
GVPT200
A study of the major factors underlying international relations, the causes of conflict and cooperation among international actors, the role of international institutions, the interactions of domestic and foreign policies, and major issues in security, economy and the environment.
GVPT201
Scope and Methods for Political Science Research
Credit only granted for: GVPT100 or GVPT201.
Formerly: GVPT100.
An introduction to empirical research in political science.
GVPT204
Uncertain Partners: US and China in a Changing World
Credit only granted for: GVPT204 or GVPT289J.
Formerly: GVPT289J.
The rapid ascent of the People's Republic of China (PRC) as a major political and economic power has meant that its relationship with the United States has become central in contemporary international politics. To an increasing extent, some of the biggest global challenges--ranging from nuclear proliferation, to climate change, to economic growth--require U.S.-China cooperation if they are to be managed effectively. Yet the U.S.-China relationship is at times turbulent, and its future remains highly uncertain. Will the U.S. and China be able to forge a closer partnership that will enable them to cooperate in dealing with some of the vexing challenges facing the international community? Or are they more likely to drift toward a more adversarial relationship, as China's growing power--and the US reaction--generate a vicious cycle of mutual mistrust? In this class, students will grapple with these questions as they learn about the history of U.S.-China relations, and about many of the current issues facing the relationship.
GVPT210
Credit only granted for: GVPT210 or GVPT289L.
Formerly: GVPT289L.
Introduces students to an increasingly important question: what is the relationship between religion and politics around the world? For a long period in the 20th Century, religion seemed to be decreasing in importance. Eventually, it was thought, religion would simply go away and secularism, development, and rationality would rule the day. In the last generation, however, events like the Iranian Revolution, the rise of the Christian Right, 9/11, the Tibetan monks protest, the spread of Truth and Reconciliation Commissions, and numerous wars fought in the name of God have brought religion back to prominence in world affairs. In this course, we will explore the contemporary impact of religions on politics around the world, through four broad themes: how to understand religion in politics , the relationship between religion and the state, religious groups as sources of conflict and peace, and contemporary religio-political challenges.
GVPT217
Mock Trial
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with: MLAW217.
Credit only granted for: MLAW217, GVPT217, or GVPT319A.
Formerly: GVPT319A.
Experience the excitement and reward of arguing, and perhaps winning your client's case in court. Mock Trial is designed for students who are interested in learning practical techniques for shaping the evidence, using the law, and exploiting the courtroom to create a coherent and convincing case theory.
GVPT221
Introduction to Formal Theories of Political Behavior and Politics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT170.
An introduction to the theories of rational choice including theories of negotiation and bargaining, elections and voting in democracies, community organizing and the contrast between the roles and performances of government and market.
GVPT241
The Study of Political Philosophy: Ancient and Modern
Examines some of the salient continuities and breaks between the ancient and modern traditions in Western political philosophy.
GVPT273
Introduction to Environmental Politics
An overview of modern environmental philosophy, politics, and policy, exploring environmental politics in the US by way of comparison with other developed and developing countries.
GVPT280
The Study of Comparative Politics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
An introduction to the comparative study of politics and governance, including the analytical concepts for studies of politics and a survey of the major types of regimes, including democratic and authoritarian/communist regimes.
GVPT306
Global Environmental Politics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT200.
Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Government & Politics; Government & Politics: International Relations) ; or permission of BSOS-Government & Politics department.
Focus on three processes of international environmental policy development- identifying problems, negotiating solutions, and implementing agreements- through a range of case studies, including global climate change.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program, Government & Politics: International Relations program, or ENSP: Environmental Politics & Policy program.
This is a GVPT Global Learning offering. For more information click here.
GVPT320
Advanced Empirical Research
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT201.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics or Government & Politics: International Relations program.
Allows students to build on the knowledge of statistical inference they gained from GVPT201. Topics include data collection, data cleaning, data analysis, and data visualization. By the time students complete this class, they will be able to do basic statistical modeling using OLS regression independently.
Students will be required to download statistical package R onto their own laptops and must bring their laptop to every class meeting beginning on October 4.
GVPT354
International Development and Conflict Management
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Sophomore standing or higher; and must be in one of the following minor programs (International Development and Conflict Management; Global Engineering Leadership; Global Poverty, Global Terrorism Studies) or have permission of the Center for International Development, or must be in the Government and Politics major with permission of the Government and Politics department.
Additional information: Students enrolled in MIDCM are expected to take the course during the Fall semester after admission to the program.
Serves as the gateway course for the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management. Provides an introductory foundation in the theory and practice of international development and conflict management. Introduces the structures, key players, intersections, and main trends in the evolution of the fields. Explores causal factors that drive economic growth, poverty, inequality, and conflict, as well as the resources, methods, and tools available to track and address these issues.
GVPT356
Prerequisite: GVPT354.
Restriction: Enrollment is restricted to students in the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management; and sophomore standing or higher; and permission of BSOS-Government & Politics department.
Serves as one of the two capstone courses for the Minor in International Development and Conflict Management. Focuses on advanced theory and the practice and profession of international development and is designed to provide students an introduction to, and a chance to engage with, a core set of practical skills relevant to the field.
GVPT368B
Special Topics in Government and Politics; The United States and Israel: Likely or Unlikely Allies?
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listing with ISRL329N. Credit only granted for ISRL329N or GVPT368B.
An examination of the U.S. - Israel relationship through historical and thematic lenses. Stretching from the pre-state era through the post-Col War alliance and the intensive U.S. role mediating Arab-Israeli peace, which covers nearly a century of U.S. foreign policy. It will include domestic sources that have shaped U.S. policy, including public opinion and conclude by examining scenarios for increased cooperation and managing tension in the relationship.
An examination of the U.S. - Israel relationship through historical and thematic lenses. Stretching from the pre-state era through the post-Col War alliance and the intensive U.S. role mediating Arab-Israeli peace, which covers nearly a century of U.S. foreign policy. It will include domestic sources that have shaped U.S. policy, including public opinion and conclude by examining scenarios for increased cooperation and managing tension in the relationship.
GVPT368D
Special Topics in Government and Politics; Israel: Politics and Society
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listing with ISRL329C. Credit granted for ISRL329C or GVPT368D.
This course will address the main issues in Israeli politics and society by focusing on the role of Zionism in the Jewish state, the institutional foundations of Israeli democracy, the main political parties and blocs and their different ideological principles and visions, as well as the main social groups, movements, and institutions that comprise Israeli civil society.
This course will address the main issues in Israeli politics and society by focusing on the role of Zionism in the Jewish state, the institutional foundations of Israeli democracy, the main political parties and blocs and their different ideological principles and visions, as well as the main social groups, movements, and institutions that comprise Israeli civil society.
GVPT368F
Special Topics in Government and Politics; Tzahal: The Israeli Military in State, Society, and its Middle Eastern Context
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Crosslisted with ISRL349G. Credit only granted for ISRL349G or GVPT368F
This course offers an introduction to general concepts of civil-militar relations with a strong focus on the Israeli case. Situating Israel within the Middle East context, the course readings and class discussions will include comparative references to major regional players, such as Egypt, Turkey, Iran, and the Arab Gulf States. The military is a salient feature of all Middle Eastern states; we will explore how Israel both resembles and differs from other states in the region regarding the role of its military and of civil-military relations.
This course offers an introduction to general concepts of civil-militar relations with a strong focus on the Israeli case. Situating Israel within the Middle East context, the course readings and class discussions will include comparative references to major regional players, such as Egypt, Turkey, Iran, and the Arab Gulf States. The military is a salient feature of all Middle Eastern states; we will explore how Israel both resembles and differs from other states in the region regarding the role of its military and of civil-military relations.
GVPT368I
Special Topics in Government and Politics; The Right in Israel: A Historical Examination
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with ISRL349D and HIST328F. Credit only granted for ISRL349D, HIST328F, or GVPT368I.
Israel has been moving towards the political Right during the last 30 years, as became obvious in its last election in November 2022. This course explores the history of that movement, beginning before Israel became a state, but focusing primarily on 1967 to the present. No previous knowledge of Israeli history required. Contact the instructor for more information.
Israel has been moving towards the political Right during the last 30 years, as became obvious in its last election in November 2022. This course explores the history of that movement, beginning before Israel became a state, but focusing primarily on 1967 to the present. No previous knowledge of Israeli history required. Contact the instructor for more information.
GVPT368R
Special Topics in Government and Politics; Introduction to Human Rights in Israel
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with ISRL448R. Credit only granted for ISRL448R or GVPT368R.
Provides an overview of how the State of Israel deals with human rights of its citizens, and also non-citizens over which it has control. It will introduce Israel s legal system, human rights record, and its methods of dealing with human rights violations, including those impacting the Arab minority in Israel, women's rights, and those of the Palestinians in the Occupied Territories.
Provides an overview of how the State of Israel deals with human rights of its citizens, and also non-citizens over which it has control. It will introduce Israel s legal system, human rights record, and its methods of dealing with human rights violations, including those impacting the Arab minority in Israel, women's rights, and those of the Palestinians in the Occupied Territories.
GVPT377
Experiential Learning: Government and Politics Internship Program
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT170.
Credit only granted for: GVPT377 or GVPT388W.
Formerly: GVPT388W.
The application of major concepts of political science to the realities of the political process. The course connects internship experiences with larger themes of political science. Students must be admitted to the GVPT Internship Program.
Students interested in registering for this course must have an internship secured and must apply to the GVPT Internship Program.
Required in-person class meetings will take place from 6:30pm-9:15pm on the following Wednesdays: September 27th, November 1st, and December 6th.
Required in-person class meetings will take place from 6:30pm-9:15pm on the following Wednesdays: September 27th, November 1st, and December 6th.
GVPT388
Topical Investigations
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Permission of Director of Undergraduate Studies required.
GVPT388B
Topical Investigations; Innovation in the Public Sector
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC100 or ECON200. Cross-listed with BSOS388F. Credit will be granted for BSOS388F or GVP 388B.
Restricted to GVPT majors.
Restricted to GVPT majors.
GVPT388D
Topical Investigations; Government and Politics of Latin America
Credits:
2
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
This is a GVPT Global Learning offering. This course examines key political, social, and economic policies in contemporary Latin America with an emphasis on Cuba. The course will meet on campus during the Fall semester and then complete a week long trip to Cuba over the 2023 Winter Break. Students must complete both GVPT388D and the Winter Break study abroad GVPT388E.
GVPT388M
Topical Investigations; Mock Trial
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
GVPT390
Game Theory
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must not have completed ECON414.
Credit only granted for: GVPT399A, GVPT390, CMSC474 or ECON414.
Formerly: GVPT399A.
Introduction to game theory with applications to political science, economics and sociology. Topics include preference theory, expected utility theory, Nash equilibria, subgame perfection, repeated games, folk theorems, and evolutionary stability.
GVPT396
Introduction to Honors Research
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics Honors Program; and must have permission of the Government & Politics Honors Program.
A required course for all honors students designed to emphasize library research, methodology, and writing skills in political science and political philosophy. A written proposal, bibliography and research design for an honors paper required of all students as a final project.
GVPT397
Honors Research
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Prerequisite: GVPT396.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics Honors Program.
Individual reading and research. Preparation of an original paper.
GVPT406
International Organizations
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT200.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program; and junior standing or higher. Or must be in Government & Politics: International Relations program; and junior standing or higher.
A basic introduction to the full range of international organizations that have come into being over the past century and one-half, including those that aspire to be universal or global, those with a geopolitical or regional focus, and those that address specific structural or functional areas of human endeavor or issue areas.
GVPT409A
Seminar in International Relations and World Politics; Peace and Conflict Processes
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Recommended Prerequisite: GVPT200.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
How do we conceptualize conflict? Why do armed actors fight and how do they fight? What are the ways in which conflicts end? This course focuses on the central concepts in peace and conflict research and the key theoretical assumptions on the causes, dynamics, and resolution of armed conflict. We begin by examining the root causes of interstate and intrastate conflicts. Close attention will be paid to identifying the armed actors and understanding how they strategically interact with each other. We then turn to the various ways in which armed actors resolve their conflict and achieve peace. We will explore and assess the effectiveness of bilateral and and multilateral approaches of conflict management and the role of third-party actors such as international organizations, mediators, and peacekeepers in bringing about peace.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
How do we conceptualize conflict? Why do armed actors fight and how do they fight? What are the ways in which conflicts end? This course focuses on the central concepts in peace and conflict research and the key theoretical assumptions on the causes, dynamics, and resolution of armed conflict. We begin by examining the root causes of interstate and intrastate conflicts. Close attention will be paid to identifying the armed actors and understanding how they strategically interact with each other. We then turn to the various ways in which armed actors resolve their conflict and achieve peace. We will explore and assess the effectiveness of bilateral and and multilateral approaches of conflict management and the role of third-party actors such as international organizations, mediators, and peacekeepers in bringing about peace.
GVPT409G
Seminar in International Relations and World Politics; Corporations and the Global Political Economy
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT200. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
The course will examine corporations as political actors in global politics, analyzing power, norms and governance in different issue areas.
The course will examine corporations as political actors in global politics, analyzing power, norms and governance in different issue areas.
GVPT409O
Seminar in International Relations and World Politics; The Politics of Climate Change
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT200. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics Program.
This seminar surveys the political and normative challenges posed by climate change, drawing on scholarly research, policy texts, and popular media accounts. We will pay particular attention to the multi-level nature of climate policy-making, examining the interation between political processes in sub-national, national, and international arenas.
This seminar surveys the political and normative challenges posed by climate change, drawing on scholarly research, policy texts, and popular media accounts. We will pay particular attention to the multi-level nature of climate policy-making, examining the interation between political processes in sub-national, national, and international arenas.
GVPT409U
Seminar in International Relations and World Politics; Politics of Europe and the European Union
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT200 or GVPT280. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
This course will serve as an introduction to the politics of contemporary Europe, from the historical conditions that led to the formation of the European Union, through contemporary conflicts over immigration, integration, and emerging challenges to liberal democracy. We will draw on insights from both comparative politics and international relations to analyze the complex power dynamics that shape the politics of the region.
This course will serve as an introduction to the politics of contemporary Europe, from the historical conditions that led to the formation of the European Union, through contemporary conflicts over immigration, integration, and emerging challenges to liberal democracy. We will draw on insights from both comparative politics and international relations to analyze the complex power dynamics that shape the politics of the region.
GVPT412H
Nonviolent Resistance in the International System
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT200.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics or Government & Politics: International Relations program.
Credit only granted for: GVPT409N or GVPT412.
Formerly: GVPT409N.
An examination of the major causes, dynamics, and consequences of nonviolent resistance. The course will focus on both theoretical approaches to nonviolence and the scientific study of nonviolence. The course will also explore empirical trends in nonviolent resistance.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics Honors Program.
GVPT417
Seminar in Advanced Topics in Environmental Policy Analysis
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT273.
Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Government & Politics; Environmental Sci&Policy-Env Politics & Policy).
Credit only granted for: GVPT419B or GVPT417.
Formerly: GVPT419B.
A series of critical tools and methods used to analyze environmental policy. This class should be of interest to students who are either considering a career or graduate studies in environmental protection.
GVPT423
Elections and Electoral Behavior
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT241 and GVPT170.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
An examination of various topics relating to elections; the focus includes the legal structure under which elections are conducted, the selection and nomination process, the conduct of election campaigns, and patterns of political participation and voting choice in different types of elections.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program or Government & Politics: International Relations program.
GVPT429B
Problems in Political Behavior; Data Analysis for Political Behavior
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT320. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
This course provides an opportunity to think about and to practice the most common statistical methods for doing research on political behavior. A major goal of this course is to provide practice with quantitative methods you have learned in earlier classes and offer additional exposure to statistical software used commonly by employers. Most importantly, the course will provide students with more exposure to what quantitative research on political behavior looks like, how to construct theories, how to assemble evidence, and how to relate theories and evidence through empirical testing.
This course provides an opportunity to think about and to practice the most common statistical methods for doing research on political behavior. A major goal of this course is to provide practice with quantitative methods you have learned in earlier classes and offer additional exposure to statistical software used commonly by employers. Most importantly, the course will provide students with more exposure to what quantitative research on political behavior looks like, how to construct theories, how to assemble evidence, and how to relate theories and evidence through empirical testing.
GVPT429J
Problems in Political Behavior; Digital Dictatorships
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT320. Restriction: Must be in Government and Politics program.
This course explores the digital strategies used by dictatorial regimes as well as the digital data and methodology scholars use to understand autocratic politics. Students will pursue a semester-long project of their choosing.
This course explores the digital strategies used by dictatorial regimes as well as the digital data and methodology scholars use to understand autocratic politics. Students will pursue a semester-long project of their choosing.
GVPT429K
Problems in Political Behavior; Researching Contentious Politics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT201. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
This course will critically assess empirical research on the causes and consequences of contentious politics behaviors such strikes, riots, peaceful protests, and insurrections with a particular focus on efforts to address these questions using quantitative methods. Topics we will address throughout the course include: why some protest campaigns succeed while others fail, the role of social media in coordinating demonstrations, and the impact of riots on public opinion and government policy.
This course will critically assess empirical research on the causes and consequences of contentious politics behaviors such strikes, riots, peaceful protests, and insurrections with a particular focus on efforts to address these questions using quantitative methods. Topics we will address throughout the course include: why some protest campaigns succeed while others fail, the role of social media in coordinating demonstrations, and the impact of riots on public opinion and government policy.
GVPT429T
Problems in Political Behavior; Social Media Politics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT320. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
This seminar presents students with an integrated view of media politics, combining political psychology, computational social science, and network analysis. The goal is to provide students with the technical know-how to work with social media data and the knowledge to interpret relevant information. In this seminar, students will learn to process social media data, program survey experiments, and identify political narratives in a multiplatform environment. The seminar will introduce students to the computational techniques required for big social media data analyses.
This seminar presents students with an integrated view of media politics, combining political psychology, computational social science, and network analysis. The goal is to provide students with the technical know-how to work with social media data and the knowledge to interpret relevant information. In this seminar, students will learn to process social media data, program survey experiments, and identify political narratives in a multiplatform environment. The seminar will introduce students to the computational techniques required for big social media data analyses.
GVPT431
Introduction to Constitutional Law
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT170 and GVPT331.
Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Government & Politics; Government & Politics: International Relations) ; and junior standing or higher.
A systematic inquiry into the general principles of the American constitutional system, with special reference to the role of the judiciary in the interpretation and enforcement of the federal constitution.
Jointly offered with MLAW358X. Credit only granted for GVPT431 or MLAW358X.
GVPT439C
Seminar in Public Law; Current Issues in the Supreme Court
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT331 or GVPT202. Recommended prerequisite: GVPT431 or GVPT 432.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program or Government & Politics: International Relations programs. Credit only granted for GVPT439C or MLAW358c.
This course will focus on the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting and applying the Constitution.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program or Government & Politics: International Relations programs. Credit only granted for GVPT439C or MLAW358c.
This course will focus on the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting and applying the Constitution.
GVPT439I
Seminar in Public Law; American Economic Inequality and the Law
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
The United States has one of the highest levels of economic inequality in the developed world. While some level of economic inequality is inherent and even desirable in a capitalistic economy, many scholars believe that the level of inequality that prevails in the United States erodes generalized levels of trust, poisons interpersonal relationships, and ultimately makes it far more difficult to govern a democratic society. This course examines the roots of American economic inequality, with a tight focus on how laws adopted through democratic processes have resulted in a huge transfer of wealth from the hands of the many to the hands of the few.
The United States has one of the highest levels of economic inequality in the developed world. While some level of economic inequality is inherent and even desirable in a capitalistic economy, many scholars believe that the level of inequality that prevails in the United States erodes generalized levels of trust, poisons interpersonal relationships, and ultimately makes it far more difficult to govern a democratic society. This course examines the roots of American economic inequality, with a tight focus on how laws adopted through democratic processes have resulted in a huge transfer of wealth from the hands of the many to the hands of the few.
GVPT439M
Seminar in Public Law; Moot Court
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT439L or permission of the instructor. To request permission for this course, contact Professor Michael Spivey at mspivey@umd.edu.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics or Government & Politics: International Relations program.
This is your chance to argue a case before the Supreme Court. (Well, Not THE Supreme Court but a moot Supreme Court.) In Moot Court, students argue a hypothetical constitutional law case before a panel of experienced lawyers and jurists. Students will learn the skills of written and oral advocacy in anticipation of participation in the American Moot Court Association regional and national competitions. No prior experience in appellate advocacy is necessary.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics or Government & Politics: International Relations program.
This is your chance to argue a case before the Supreme Court. (Well, Not THE Supreme Court but a moot Supreme Court.) In Moot Court, students argue a hypothetical constitutional law case before a panel of experienced lawyers and jurists. Students will learn the skills of written and oral advocacy in anticipation of participation in the American Moot Court Association regional and national competitions. No prior experience in appellate advocacy is necessary.
GVPT439N
Seminar in Public Law; Moot Court II
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: : GVPT439M and permission of the instructor. To request permission for this course, contact Professor Michael Spivey at mspivey@umd.edu.
GVPT445H
Marxism and Postmarxism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in a major within BSOS-Government & Politics department.
The study of Marxist thought and an assessment of the critical transformations and reassessments of the theory and practice of Marxism.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics Honors Program.
GVPT449D
Seminar in Political Philosophy; Individual and Group Decision-Making
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program or Government & Politics: Inter national Relations program. Credit granted for PHPE400 or GVPT449D.
Foundational issues that arise within the theories of rational choice that underlie the treatments of decision-making found in economics, politics, and the other social sciences. The course is focused on individual decisions (rational choice theory), strategic decisions (game theory) and group decisions (social choice theory). In addition to presenting the formal models of decision making, we also discuss to what extent these mathematical theories explain social interactions. An important aspect of the course is to introduce students to the ways in which economic analysis has been applied to issues in social and political philosophy. Readings will be drawn from the literature in economics, psychology, statistics and political science, as well as philosophy.
Foundational issues that arise within the theories of rational choice that underlie the treatments of decision-making found in economics, politics, and the other social sciences. The course is focused on individual decisions (rational choice theory), strategic decisions (game theory) and group decisions (social choice theory). In addition to presenting the formal models of decision making, we also discuss to what extent these mathematical theories explain social interactions. An important aspect of the course is to introduce students to the ways in which economic analysis has been applied to issues in social and political philosophy. Readings will be drawn from the literature in economics, psychology, statistics and political science, as well as philosophy.
GVPT459B
Seminar in Comparative Politics; Comparative Political Institutions
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT280 or GVPT282. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
This course provides a general introduction to comparative political institutions. It explores basic political concepts that relate to issues of representation, elections, and congresses.
This course provides a general introduction to comparative political institutions. It explores basic political concepts that relate to issues of representation, elections, and congresses.
GVPT459C
Seminar in Comparative Politics; Race and Ethnic Politics in Comparative Perspective
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program or Government & Politics: International Relations program.
This course examines the multiple ways in which race and ethnicity become meaningful categories shaping political behavior. We will examine how race and ethnicity are socially constructed, why peopleaccept (and sometimes reject) the categories imposed on them, and how categories and identities become drivers of political behavior. The course takes a comparative perspective on identity politics, looking at cases from multiple regions around the world.
This course examines the multiple ways in which race and ethnicity become meaningful categories shaping political behavior. We will examine how race and ethnicity are socially constructed, why peopleaccept (and sometimes reject) the categories imposed on them, and how categories and identities become drivers of political behavior. The course takes a comparative perspective on identity politics, looking at cases from multiple regions around the world.
GVPT459D
Seminar in Comparative Politics; Democracy and Democratization
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT280 or GVPT282. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics or Government & Politics: International Relations program.
This course surveys the big debates about the nature of democracy and democratization. The course is organized around five broad themes: 1) core concepts and definitions of democracies and non-democratic regimes, 2) the nature and causes of democratization, 3) democratic principles, 4) democratic forms and institutional variation, and 5) contemporary issues in democratic politics, including democratic backsliding. Throughout the course, we will be exploring how these different elements of democracy exist around the world by using cases from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States.
This course surveys the big debates about the nature of democracy and democratization. The course is organized around five broad themes: 1) core concepts and definitions of democracies and non-democratic regimes, 2) the nature and causes of democratization, 3) democratic principles, 4) democratic forms and institutional variation, and 5) contemporary issues in democratic politics, including democratic backsliding. Throughout the course, we will be exploring how these different elements of democracy exist around the world by using cases from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the United States.
GVPT459M
Seminar in Comparative Politics; Social Movements
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT200 or GVPT280. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
Discussion-intensive advanced seminar exploring the ways that social movements mobilize, the role of governments and bystanders in shaping that process, and the outcomes that they produce through connecting history, theory, and scholarship to contemporay politics. Special topics include youth movements and campus activism, transnationalism, and violent vs. non-violent strategies.
Discussion-intensive advanced seminar exploring the ways that social movements mobilize, the role of governments and bystanders in shaping that process, and the outcomes that they produce through connecting history, theory, and scholarship to contemporay politics. Special topics include youth movements and campus activism, transnationalism, and violent vs. non-violent strategies.
GVPT459X
Seminar in Comparative Politics; Political Radicalism: Comparing Communism and Fascism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
This course will examine the main similarities and distinctions between communist and fascist radical ideologies, movements, and political systems. The course will highlight the centrality of ideology in totalitarian experiments and the relationship between ideology and terror as underpinnings of the ideocratic despotisms. We will explore contemporary implications of totalitarianism.
This course will examine the main similarities and distinctions between communist and fascist radical ideologies, movements, and political systems. The course will highlight the centrality of ideology in totalitarian experiments and the relationship between ideology and terror as underpinnings of the ideocratic despotisms. We will explore contemporary implications of totalitarianism.
GVPT459Y
Seminar in Comparative Politics; Comparative Political Ideology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Recommended Prerequisites: GVPT280 and GVPT282. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
A comparative survey of leading political ideologies, including their origins, core tenets, and implications. Specific attention is given to ideology's relationship to material practice, both western and non-western interpretations, and ramifications for contemporary politics. Includes nationalism, populism, religious fundamentalism, liberalism, socialism, and neoliberalism, among other influential ideologies.
A comparative survey of leading political ideologies, including their origins, core tenets, and implications. Specific attention is given to ideology's relationship to material practice, both western and non-western interpretations, and ramifications for contemporary politics. Includes nationalism, populism, religious fundamentalism, liberalism, socialism, and neoliberalism, among other influential ideologies.
GVPT473H
The U.S. Congress
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT241 and GVPT170.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher. And must be in Government & Politics program; or must be in Government & Politics: International Relations program.
A detailed survey of lawmaking and the legislative process, emphasizing the U.S. Congress, and its members.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics Honors Program.
GVPT474
Political Parties
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT241 and GVPT170.
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
A descriptive and analytical examination of American political parties, nominations, elections, and political leadership.
GVPT479E
Seminar in American Politics; Grassroots Engagement for Political Change
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT170. Restriction: Must be in Government and Politics program.
In this course, students will learn how grassroots movements impact political outcomes and how to engage the public in order to make political change. Students will understand and execute a grassroots stakeholder analysis that identifies family, friends, foes, and strangers in an advocacy campaign. We will also cover the three types of grassroots advocacy: community advocacy, legislative advocacy, and grassroots in electoral campaigns. Students will learn how the use of data, technology, and messaging can have an impact on the outcome of a campaign.
In this course, students will learn how grassroots movements impact political outcomes and how to engage the public in order to make political change. Students will understand and execute a grassroots stakeholder analysis that identifies family, friends, foes, and strangers in an advocacy campaign. We will also cover the three types of grassroots advocacy: community advocacy, legislative advocacy, and grassroots in electoral campaigns. Students will learn how the use of data, technology, and messaging can have an impact on the outcome of a campaign.
GVPT479G
Seminar in American Politics; Interest Groups and Social Movements
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
This course focuses on interest groups and social movements as important forces in American politics that provide ways for citizens to affect public policy.
This course focuses on interest groups and social movements as important forces in American politics that provide ways for citizens to affect public policy.
GVPT479W
Seminar in American Politics; Hidden Figures: Women of Color in Politics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT170. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program or Government & Politics: International Relations program.
This course explores the significant role that women of color have played in American politics. Using an intersectional lens, we criticallyengage biographical, autobiographical, and historical works that give voice to the political experiences of individual women of color. We broaden the notion of "politics" to be inclusive of women of color that are close confidants of male political figures (first ladies,wives, and "mistresses"), revolutionaries, activists, as well as those that serve in formal political positions (elected officials, politicians, and justices). Finally, we grapple with the impact of public policy on the lives of women of color.
This course explores the significant role that women of color have played in American politics. Using an intersectional lens, we criticallyengage biographical, autobiographical, and historical works that give voice to the political experiences of individual women of color. We broaden the notion of "politics" to be inclusive of women of color that are close confidants of male political figures (first ladies,wives, and "mistresses"), revolutionaries, activists, as well as those that serve in formal political positions (elected officials, politicians, and justices). Finally, we grapple with the impact of public policy on the lives of women of color.
GVPT484
Government and Politics of Africa
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT282 or GVPT280.
Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Government & Politics; Government & Politics: International Relations).
A comparative study of the governmental systems and political processes of the African countries, with special emphasis on the problems of nation-building in emergent countries.
GVPT600
Professionalization Seminar in Political Science
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Government and Politics (Doctoral) program.
An introduction to the practices, norms, and expectations of professional political science.
GVPT601
Research Design for Political Analytics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Must be in the Applied Political Analytics Master of Science program; or permission of department.
A graduate-level introduction to empirical research techniques used in political science. The course covers different approaches to answering empirical research questions and addresses the strengths and limitations of different research decisions. Students who successfully complete the course will be able to conceptualize and design an empirical research project, as well as evaluate the research designs used in the research projects conducted by other social scientists.
GVPT604
Introduction to War and Armed Conflict in World Politics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Recommended: GVPT200.
Restriction: Must be in the MA in International Relations program; or permission of Government and Politics department.
Examines major theories of both international and civil wars and reviews major empirical studies that test theories of conflict. The topics include the onset of armed conflict, the duration and outcomes of wars, and the durability of peace in the aftermath of wars. The focus is on developing an understanding of central debates in the literature and primary empirical findings from quantitative and cross-national analyses that are of policy relevance.
GVPT622
Quantitative Methods For Political Science
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Introduction to quantitiative methods of data analysis, with emphasis on statistical methods and computer usage. Measures of association, probability, correlation, linear regression estimation techniques, introductory analysis of variance, and use of package computer programs.
GVPT628
Advanced Topics in Coding for Political Analysis
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
GVPT635
Public Opinion
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Must be in the Applied Political Analytics Master of Science program; or permission of department.
Investigate how citizens in a democracy think about politics, form attitudes, and how public opinion shapes and is shaped by the political environment. While being exposed to core debates in public opinion and the study of public opinion, students will use a number of surveys that have been central to advancing our knowledge of public opinion.
GVPT708A
Seminar in International Relations Theory; International Relations Theory
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
GVPT729A
Special Topics in Quantitative Political Analysis; Advanced Maximum Likelihood Estimation
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
GVPT729B
Special Topics in Quantitative Political Analysis; Applied Social Data Science
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
GVPT761
International Political Economy
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Recommended: GVPT708.
Major issues in international political economy including such matters as the monetary system, trade, debt, and development.
GVPT770
Seminar in American Political Institutions
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
This is the core institutions seminar in American politics. The course surveys the primary literature in the field and addresses substantively significant topics related to the study of political institutions in the American context.
GVPT799
Master's Thesis Research
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
GVPT803
Seminar in International Political Organization
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Government and Politics PhD program.
An overview and critical analysis of contemporary theory on international organizations and global governance.
GVPT828B
Selected Problems in Political Behavior; Race and Ethnic Politics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
GVPT849
Readings in Government and Politics
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
GVPT888I
Selected Topics in Comparative Governmental Institutions; The Politics of Identity
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
GVPT898
Pre-Candidacy Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
GVPT899
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
S-F
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