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POLI SCI 100 — FRESHMAN TOPICS SEMINAR3 credits.

An umbrella course to be used to offer a variety of special topicsseminars for freshmen. See footnote for Topic Title. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: First year students onlyCourse Designation: Level - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2016

POLI SCI 104 — INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN POLITICS ANDGOVERNMENT3-4 credits.

Basic institutions and processes of American government. The role ofconstitutional structures, parties, interest groups and elections in thesystem; policy formation and policy content. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Not open to students who have taken POLI SCI 184 or POLISCI 404Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 120 — POLITICS AROUND THE WORLD4 credits.

Comparison of politics and government in selected countries around theworld. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 182 (orPOLI SCI 186 prior to fall 2017)Requisites: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 182 (or POLI SCI186 prior to Fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 140 — INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS3-4 credits.

Covers the major issues in international relations since the end ofWorld War II including: the causes of war; civil wars and ethnic conflict;economic development; international trade; exchange rates andinternational monetary relations; international capital flows and financialcrises; foreign direct investment; globalization and the environment; theUN, the IMF, World Bank, WTO, and other international organizations;and international law and human rights. The focus is on states' relationswith each other and the factors determining the nature and outcomes ofthese international interactions. The course seeks to develop analyticaltools for thinking about important questions in world politics regardlessof the countries or issues involved, to examine international affairs in asystematic way. Enroll Info: Students who have taken POLI SCI 103 priorto Fall 2017 may not enroll in this course.Requisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 160 — INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY3-4 credits.

Exploration of core problems of political life, such as the nature and limitsof obligation, the concept of justice and its political implications, and therelationship between equality and liberty, through a selection of ancientand modern sources. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit forPOLI SCI 209 prior to fall 2017Requisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - HumanitiesLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 170 — RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE3 credits.

Introduces students to political science as a discipline by focusingon the development of research questions, research designs, and thequantitative and qualitative tools commonly used to implement researchdesigns. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 200prior to fall 2017Requisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

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POLI SCI 182 — POLITICS AROUND THE WORLD (HONORS)3 credits.

Comparison of politics and government in selected countries around theworld. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Declared in honors programCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SHonors - Honors Only Courses (H)Repeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 184 — INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN POLITICS3 credits.

Basic institutions and processes of American government. The role ofconstitutional structures, parties, interest groups and elections in thesystem; policy formation and policy comment. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Declared in an honors program. Not open to students withcredit for POLI SCI 104Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SHonors - Honors Only Courses (H)Repeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2016

POLI SCI 199 — DIRECTED STUDY2 credits.

Directed study projects for freshmen and sophomores as arranged with afaculty member; students should have completed at least one course inPOLI SCI. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Level - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI 201 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE3 credits.

An experimental topics course that introduces students to compellingrecent events and to the current research of political scientists. Thiscourse can be repeated by students, but not with the same content. EnrollInfo: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 202 — PREPARATION FOR THE WISCONSIN IN WASHINGTONPROGRAM1 credit.

This course will prepare students to participate in the Wisconsin inWashington Internship Semester. The course focuses on internshipsearches, applications, and decisions on where to work. The course alsosets academic, professional and personal goals for the upcoming termin DC. Students will also identify a tentative public policy topic that theywill initiate this term and research and complete during the semesterin DC. The course will spend time on reviewing general and DC-specificstandards of professional conduct. Successful completion of this courseis required for final admission to the Wisconsin in Washington Program.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Level - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 205 — INTRODUCTION TO STATE GOVERNMENT3-4 credits.

Basic institutions and processes of state government in the UnitedStates; the role of parties, pressure groups, and elections in the system;the policy process, its outputs and outcomes; the role of states in thefederal system, and the diversity of state politics and policy. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2013

POLI SCI 206 — INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY3-4 credits.

Examines the psychological aspects of the political behavior ofindividuals--whether elites, activists or members of general publics--andtheir consequent political behaviors in various groups and institutionalcontexts. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 267prior to fall 2017Requisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI 207 — INTRODUCTION TO AFRO-AMERICAN POLITICS3-4 credits.

Survey of the political conditions in Black America. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: POLI SCI 104, POLI SCI 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217Course Designation: Ethnic St - Counts toward Ethnic StudiesrequirementBreadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2013


POLI SCI/LEGAL ST 217 — LAW, POLITICS AND SOCIETY3-4 credits.

Introduction to the legal process. Examination of the various concepts oflaw, the perennial problems of the law, legal reasoning, and the nature andfunction of law and the courts. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Freshmen or sophomore standing onlyCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI/CHICLA 231 — POLITICS IN MULTI-CULTURAL SOCIETIES3-4 credits.

Race, ethnicity, and religion as political factors; cultural pluralism, politics,and policy in the United States and selected other multi-cultural politics.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Freshmen or sophomore standing onlyCourse Designation: Ethnic St - Counts toward Ethnic StudiesrequirementBreadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI/ASIAN/GEOG/HISTORY/SOC 244 — INTRODUCTION TOSOUTHEAST ASIA: VIETNAM TO THE PHILIPPINES4 credits.

As an introduction to Southeast Asia, covers the ethnic, cultural, religious,and political histories of the region from the classical states period to thepresent, with an emphasis on colonialism, nationalism, decolonization,and the emergence of modern political and social systems into the 21stcentury, including an exposure to region's contemporary literature. EnrollInfo: Not open to students who completed LCA 244 prior to Fall 2019.Requisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Either Humanities or Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI/GEOG/HISTORY/SLAVIC 253 — RUSSIA: ANINTERDISCIPLINARY SURVEY4 credits.

Comprehensive interdisciplinary survey of Russian civilization from itsbeginnings through the present day. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Either Humanities or Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI/GEOG/HISTORY/SLAVIC 254 — EASTERN EUROPE: ANINTERDISCIPLINARY SURVEY4 credits.

Comprehensive interdisciplinary survey of East European culture, society,politics, and literature from its beginnings to the present day. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Either Humanities or Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI/ASIAN/E A STDS/HISTORY 255 — INTRODUCTION TO EASTASIAN CIVILIZATIONS3-4 credits.

Multidisciplinary and historical perspectives on the East Asiancivilizations of China, Japan, Korea, Tibet and Mongolia from prehistory tothe present, including developments in philosophy, economy, governance,social structure, kinship, geography, etc. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Either Humanities or Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI/C&E SOC/HISTORY/SOC 259 — FORWARD? THE WISCONSINIDEA, PAST AND PRESENT1-3 credits.

Engage in ongoing reflection and dialogue on the Wisconsin Idea andhow it informs the mission of the University of Wisconsin. Consider theWisconsin Idea as it has developed since its beginnings, with a focus onwhat it means today and what it can mean in the future. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Junior or senior standing onlyCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions

POLI SCI/AFROAMER/ANTHRO/C&E SOC/GEOG/HISTORY/LACIS/SOC/SPANISH 260 — LATIN AMERICA: AN INTRODUCTION3-4 credits.

Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective;historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present;political movements; economic problems; social change; ecology intropical Latin America; legal systems; literature and the arts; culturalcontrasts involving the US and Latin America; land reform; labormovements; capitalism, socialism, imperialism; mass media. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020


POLI SCI 265 — DEVELOPMENT OF ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL WESTERNPOLITICAL THOUGHT3-4 credits.

Exploration of core problems in classical and European thought, such asthe character of the best regime, the role of politics in the good life, andthe relationship between virtue and happiness, through a selection ofancient sources. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI501 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 160 or ILS 205) or (POLISCI 209 taken prior to Fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - HumanitiesLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2014

POLI SCI 266 — THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN WESTERN POLITICALTHOUGHT3-4 credits.

Exploration of core problems in modern European political thought, suchas the nature and origins of obligation, the relationship between religionand politics, and representation, through a selection of modern sources.Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 502 prior to fall2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 160 or ILS 205) or (POLISCI 209 taken prior to Fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - HumanitiesLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI/CHICLA/HISTORY/LACIS 268 — THE U.S. & LATIN AMERICAFROM THE COLONIAL ERA TO THE PRESENT: A CRITICAL SURVEY3 credits.

A critical examination of US-Latin American relations from the colonialera to the present, tracing the emergence and evolution of the UnitedStates as a hemispheric and global power and its political and economicimpact on Latin America. Primary attention will be focused on USrelations with Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, but other LatinAmerican countries will figure prominently during certain episodes. EnrollInfo: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Either Humanities or Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 270 — UNDERSTANDING POLITICAL NUMBERS3-4 credits.

How numbers and statistics are used in electoral strategies, politicaldebates and legal proceedings. Presents basic tools of analysis and howto use them. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 218prior to fall 2017Requisites: Satisfied Quantitative Reasoning (QR) A requirementCourse Designation: Gen Ed - Quantitative Reasoning Part BBreadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 272 — INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY3-4 credits.

Major issues of public policy in such fields as economic management,welfare, education, health, energy and the environment. How publicproblems develop, approaches to policy-making, why programs succeedand fail. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 219prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 274 — POLITICAL CHOICE AND STRATEGY3-4 credits.

An introduction to decision analysis, strategic interaction, and votingsystems and their manipulation. Examines a wide range of institutions formaking social choices and the opportunities for the exercise of politicalstrategy. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Satisfied Quantitative Reasoning (QR) A requirementCourse Designation: Gen Ed - Quantitative Reasoning Part BBreadth - Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI/AFRICAN/AFROAMER/ANTHRO/GEOG/HISTORY/SOC 277 —AFRICA: AN INTRODUCTORY SURVEY4 credits.

African society and culture, polity and economy in multidisciplinaryperspectives from prehistory and ancient kingdoms through the colonialperiod to contemporary developments, including modern nationalism,economic development and changing social structure. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Either Humanities or Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020


POLI SCI/AFRICAN/AFROAMER/HISTORY 297 — AFRICAN ANDAFRICAN-AMERICAN LINKAGES: AN INTRODUCTION4 credits.

Analysis of retention of African elements in African-American oral,written, and material culture. Social, cultural, and political issuesregarding race, self-definition, and self-determination in both Africa andNorth America will be examined. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Ethnic St - Counts toward Ethnic StudiesrequirementBreadth - Either Humanities or Social ScienceLevel - ElementaryL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI/CHICLA 302 — MEXICAN-AMERICAN POLITICS3-4 credits.

This class examines the major problems and issues in Mexican-Americanpolitics since World War II. An emphasis will be placed on the ways inwhich race, class and culture have structured politics for the Mexicanorigin people. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI464 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 304 — THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF RACE IN THE UNITEDSTATES3-4 credits.

Race in relation to American economic development. Problems of racialminorities in the American political and economic system. Enroll Info: Notopen to students with credit for POLI SCI 462 prior to fall 2017Requisites: POLI SCI 104, POLI SCI 184, LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217,CHICLA 201, or AFROAMER 151Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2013

POLI SCI 305 — ELECTIONS AND VOTING BEHAVIOR3-4 credits.

Psychological and social components of voting behavior, current electoraltrends, role of voters in the governing process. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 467 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 309 — CIVIL LIBERTIES IN THE UNITED STATES3-4 credits.

American constitutional context, rights of conscience and expression;rights of defendants; equal protection of the laws; vindication of rights;proposals for reform. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit forPOLI SCI 471 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Summer 2014

POLI SCI 311 — UNITED STATES CONGRESS3-4 credits.

Principles, procedures and problems of the legislative process of theUnited States Congress. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit forPOLI SCI 426Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2018

POLI SCI 314 — CRIMINAL LAW AND JUSTICE3-4 credits.

Substantive and procedural aspects of criminal law, including thepurposes of criminal justice, specific crimes, criminal responsibility andpunishment, legal concepts of proof, and 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendmentissues. The case approach is used. Enroll Info: Not open to students withcredit for POLI SCI 452 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and a course in POLI SCI or SOCCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2018

POLI SCI 315 — LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP3 credits.

Practical experience in a legislative office. Policy research. Readings inlegislative process. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Level - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SWorkplace - Workplace Experience CourseRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020


POLI SCI 321 — LATIN-AMERICAN POLITICS3-4 credits.

Contemporary political problems in Latin America; emphasis on politicaleconomy, political instability, social movements, and democratization.Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 630 prior to fall2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120 or 182) or (POLI SCI106 or 186 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2014

POLI SCI 322 — POLITICS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA3-4 credits.

Comparative analysis of such issues as state formation, state-societyrelations, the politics of economic development, tensions betweenauthoritarianism and democracy, and the politics of identity, withparticular attention to a select number of major countries of SoutheastAsia. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 639 priorto fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120 or 182) or (POLI SCI106 or 186 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI 323 — ISLAM AND WORLD POLITICS3-4 credits.

Examines the multifaceted nature of political Islam in the contemporaryworld. Starting with the basic tenants of Islam, and key concepts andtheoretical understandings of the relationships between Islam andpolitics, the course builds on the approaches developed in the first partof the course examining how Islam has influenced politics differently invarious parts of the world including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, andSouth Asia. Students will familiarize themselves with theoretical debatesabout the roles of Islam in politics; analyze the impact of Islam on politicsin the contemporary world; and gain empirical knowledge about howIslam functions differently in various countries. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 324 — POLITICAL POWER IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA3-4 credits.

Analysis of the major institutions, ideas, people and groups in Chinatoday and their impact on power, decision-making and social change.Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 642 prior to fall2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2017

POLI SCI/INTL ST 325 — SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND REVOLUTIONS INLATIN AMERICA3-4 credits.

An introduction to the major empirical and theoretical themes in thestudy of social movements and politics in Latin America. While it isimpossible to cover every theoretical approach or Latin American caseduring the semester, the course should give students the tools to beginto think critically about where and why people engage in collectiveaction. We will develop and hone these tools through thinking aboutLatin American cases, paying specific attention to revolutions, socialmovements, and riots. The course is designed in three parts. It beginsby exposing students to the dominant theoretical paradigms in thestudy of contentious politics as well as some prominent critiques. Thecourse then turns to empirical themes in Latin American revolutions,challenging students to use and question the theoretical tools to whichthey have already been exposed. The final part of the course looks tosocial movements in Latin America. Cases will focus on challenges todictatorships, identity-based movements, and resistance to globalization.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120, 140 or INTL ST 101)or (POLI SCI 103 or 106 taken prior to Fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: No


POLI SCI/INTL ST 327 — INDIAN POLITICS IN COMPARATIVEPERSPECTIVE3 credits.

This course explores the socio-economic and political outcomesacross India. This course will employ the major theories of comparativepolitics that explain political outcomes such as regime type, economicdevelopment and conflict. This course explores why some countriesare democracies, while others are dictatorships; why some countriesare poor, while others are rich; and why some countries experience highlevels of violence, while others are peaceful. The course considers howIndia comports with standard theories in comparative politics and howstandard theories might be revised in light of the Indian case. The coursemaps variation on the sub-national and regional level. The course willultimately consider reforms proposed by the Indian state to furtherdemocratic and economic development and to reduce conflict. Studentswill learn about India's politics in a structured manner, and will gain anappreciation of the power and limitations of the political science method.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2017

POLI SCI 328 — POLITICS OF EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIA3-4 credits.

Asia is a vibrant region politically and economically, and is very importantto the United States for international security and economic stability.Given its importance, this course provides broad and essential knowledgeabout Asian nations with a particular focus on China, South Korea,North Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Country studiesare intended to introduce major issues in comparative politics such asdemocratization, elections, economic development, security, religion andpolitics. This course will enable students to (1) gain an empirical andanalytical understanding of the political dynamics of the region; (2) thinkcomparatively within the regime and across the developing world moregenerally; and (3) address and debate theoretical questions in politicalscience through Asian politics materials. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 329 — AFRICAN POLITICS3-4 credits.

Process of rapid political change in contemporary Africa with specialemphasis on the emergence of new states. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 660 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and POLI SCI 120, 182, or SOC/AFRICAN/AFROAMER/ANTHRO/GEOG/HISTORY/POLI SCI 277 (or POLISCI 106 or 186 taken prior to Fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 330 — POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT3 credits.

An introduction to the political economy of development. The courseasks why are some countries are rich and others poor. To help answerthis question, the course examines leading theories of economicdevelopment. In light of these theories,the course highlights thedevelopment experiences of three major regions of the world: the West,East Asia, and the former Communist Block. The course considersa series of issues about development, including the effect of ethnicdiversity, corruption, natural resources and women's empowerment oneconomic development concluding with an examination of the effects ofthe international interactions--via trade, foreign aid, migration and war--oneconomic development. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2017

POLI SCI 332 — GERMAN POLITICS3-4 credits.

A broad overview of politics in Germany, Europe's politically andeconomically most powerful country. The course is structured aroundseveral broad themes: political institutions, electoral system andelections, parties and party system, interest representation, politicalparticipation, political economy, the legacies of Germany's past, socialpolicy, European and foreign policy, and current and future challenges.Throughout the semester, we will relate the German experience tobroader issues, problems, and concepts used in the comparative study ofdomestic politics. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120 or 182) or (POLI SCI106 or 186 prior to fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020


POLI SCI 334 — RUSSIAN POLITICS3-4 credits.

Theory and practice of Russian States, emphasis on politics, economicand institutional developments since 1991. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 633 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 335 — SOCIAL IDENTITIES3 credits.

An introduction to theories and empirical work on social identities,focusing in particular on definitions and measurement. It has three maingoals: First, examine various definitions of social identities and differenttypes of identities (ethnicity, race, nationality, gender, class, and religion).Second, look at techniques and strategies that have been developed tomeasure identities (content and discourse analysis, surveys, interviewsand ethnography, censuses). Third, examine empirical works on identitiesfrom a variety of geographical areas and methodological perspectives.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 340 — THE EUROPEAN UNION: POLITICS AND POLITICALECONOMY3-4 credits.

Introduction to the history and theory of European integration. Topicsinclude the workings of EU institutions and law, the effect of the EU onnational politics and economy, economic politics and policy-making in theEU, the EU as an actor in the world economy. Students who have takenPOLI SCI 338 prior to Fall 2017 may not enroll in this course. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: POLI SCI 120, 140, 182, or INTL ST 101 (or POLI SCI 103, 106,or 186 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standing.Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 343 — THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY3-4 credits.

Role of alliances in contemporary and historical international politicalsystems. Purpose of alliance formation; reasons for their dissolution;relationship of alliance activity with international war and with politicalintegration. Role of alliances in future international systems. Enroll Info:Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 367 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 140 or INTL ST 101) or(POLI SCI 103 taken prior to Fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 345 — CONFLICT RESOLUTION3-4 credits.

Every war comes to an end, but some end sooner than others. Thiscourse analyzes why and how conflicts come to an end, discussionrelevant theories of conflict and conflict resolution, and important cases.Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 378 prior to fall2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 140 or INTL ST 101) or(POLI SCI 103 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 346 — CHINA IN WORLD POLITICS3-4 credits.

Chinese foreign policy as seen from Beijing--the need for nationalsecurity, the desire for revolution; and the impact of China on the rest ofthe world. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI 347 — TERRORISM3 credits.

Examines the causes of terrorism, goals and strategies pursued byterrorist groups, the consequences of terrorism, and counterterrorismpolicies adopted by governments. Enroll Info: Not open to students withcredit for POLI SCI 319 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 120, 140, 182, 184,INTL ST 101 or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217) or (POLI SCI 103, 106, or 186taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019


POLI SCI 348 — ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS3-4 credits.

Focuses on how to analyze problems in international politics by theuse of game theory. Examples include governments making choicesabout the size of their military forces, barriers to trade, or internationalagreements on environmental issues. Analysts study strategic interactionusing both informal and mathematical methods. Provides a goodintroduction to the basics of game theory -- a tool useful in many differentsettings -- as well as an introduction to the study of world politics. Fromthe perspective of quantitative reasoning, one of the most importantset of lessons center on the logic of strategic interaction and the notionof equilibrium. Along with basic game theory students will also beintroduced to the pragmatic use of mathematical tools including algebra,set theory, functions, and probability theory. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 376 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Satisfied Quantitative Reasoning (QR) A requirement and(POLI SCI 140 or INTL ST 101) or (POLI SCI 103 taken prior to Fall 2017)Course Designation: Gen Ed - Quantitative Reasoning Part BBreadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 349 — GLOBAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE3 credits.

Lawyers are present in all countries, but their roles vary tremendously. Insome countries, lawyers are greatly respected and are seen as makingan important contribution by representing their clients and participatingin the political process. In other countries, lawyers are viewed as lessessential, perhaps even as a nuisance. Study lawyers in many differentcountries in an effort to explain the variation in their status and theconsequent impact on citizens' access to justice. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: POLI SCI 120, 140, or sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: No

POLI SCI 350 — INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY3-4 credits.

Analyzes the interaction of politics and economics in the internationalarena, both historically and in the contemporary era of globalization.Focuses on international trade, monetary, and financial relations in bothdeveloped and developing economies. Enroll Info: Not open to studentswith credit for POLI SCI 371 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 140 or INTL ST 101) or(POLI SCI 103 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 351 — POLITICS OF THE WORLD ECONOMY3-4 credits.

Power conflict at the international economic level and its impact on thepolitics of various nations, regions, and interests. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 312 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 140 or INTL ST 101) or(POLI SCI 103 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2013

POLI SCI 354 — INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND WORLD ORDER3-4 credits.

The study of international cooperation and the analysis of regional,functional, and universal regimes and institutions. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 337 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 140 or INTL ST 101) or(POLI SCI 103 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2017

POLI SCI/CHICLA/HISTORY/LACIS 355 — LABOR IN THE AMERICAS: US& MEXICO IN COMPARATIVE & HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE3 credits.

Provides a critical examination of the history of labor and working peoplein the Americas, from the colonial era to the present. It focuses on theexperience of the United States and Mexico, offering a comparativeperspective on their distinct but also shared (and increasingly linked)histories. The seminar proceeds chronologically, highlighting majorepisodes in the evolution of labor systems in the two countries, beginningwith the colonial labor systems implemented by the Spanish and Britishempires following the European conquest of the Western Hemisphere.Among other topics, we will examine the pivotal role of slavery andother forms of forced labor, the impact of the industrial revolution, theemergence and expansion of corporate capitalism and the labor unrestit provoked in the post-civil war U.S., the role of labor in the MexicanRevolution and its aftermath, the impact of the Great Depression andlabor incorporation on the post-WWII social and political order of bothcountries, the breakdown of that order and the move to neo-liberalism inthe 1970s and 1980s, and the emergence of an increasingly integratedNorth American production system and its consequences for labor andworking people on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Ethnic St - Counts toward Ethnic StudiesrequirementBreadth - Either Humanities or Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020


POLI SCI 356 — PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW3-4 credits.

A survey course that focuses on interactions among the primary entitiesin the international system; namely, states, inter- governmental and non-governmental organizations, and other international actors governed byinternational law. The study of international relations and internationallaw is absolutely critical to understanding contemporary politics, bothdomestic and foreign. This course addresses both structural andsubstantive issues related to international law. In other words, it shouldprovide basic tools for understanding the way in which international lawworks, as well as introduce substantive issues of interest to studentsof world politics. The course will place special emphasis on the role ofinternational organizations in the international legal system, and specialattention will be paid to the European Union as an international actorwithin this system of law. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit forPOLI SCI 316 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 359 — AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY3-4 credits.

This course undertakes a historical and analytical approach to U.S.foreign policy since World War II. The course is divided into three maintopics: U.S. Foreign Policy since World War II and the evolution of U.S.policy and the impetus behind important foreign policy choices; Thepeople and institutions and processes that guide foreign policy formationand implementation; And the more salient foreign policy challengesfacing the U.S. in the 21st century including how the US has responded tothe attacks of September 11, 2001, the effectiveness of foreign aid policy.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 140, 184 orINTL ST 101) or (POLI SCI 103 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduatestandingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 360 — HISTORY OF AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT3-4 credits.

The intellectual origins and evolution of American political thought asseen through the lens of leading politicians, novelists and social criticsfrom the Puritans to the Civil War; consideration of the central tensions ofAmerican political thought from a contemporary perspective. Enroll Info:Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 565 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 160 or ILS 205) or (POLISCI 209 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - HumanitiesLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 361 — CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT3-4 credits.

This course considers central themes and controversies in Americanpolitical thinking during the 20th and early 21st centuries. Topics includethe development of liberalism from the Progressive Era to the NewDeal to the Great Society and beyond; the emergence of new strands ofconservatism after World War II and the tensions between those strands;challenges by excluded and marginalized groups to the traditional socialand political order; and the revival of concerns about "community" inAmerica. As a topic of study, "American Political Thought" combinesphilosophy, political theory, history, and practical politics. The coursecovers a wide variety of texts, ranging from philosophical treatisesto newspaper articles, from presidential addresses to works of socialscience with ultimate goal to become more knowledgeable and morecritical students of the American political experience. Enroll Info: Notopen to students with credit for POLI SCI 566 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 160 or ILS 205) or (POLISCI 209 taken prior to Fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - HumanitiesLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 363 — LITERATURE AND POLITICS3-4 credits.

Interactions between literature and politics, and the role of literature moregenerally in the functioning of the political systems. Enroll Info: Not opento students with credit for POLI SCI 570 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019


POLI SCI/ILS/ITALIAN/LITTRANS 365 — MACHIAVELLI AND HIS WORLD3 credits.

Introduces students to the major works of Machiavelli through the closereading of his writings in cultural and historical contexts. Discussion andtargeted writing assignments will aim at cultivating in students 1) a broadunderstanding of Machiavelli's principal intellectual attitudes, 2) a deeperunderstanding of his literary sensibility, and 3) the ability to articulatecontroversies and complexities surrounding his thought. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Satisfied Communications A requirementCourse Designation: Breadth - Literature. Counts toward the HumanitiesreqLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI/JOURN/URB R PL 373 — INTRODUCTION TO SURVEYRESEARCH3 credits.

Theory and practice of survey research; planning, sampling, questionnaireconstruction, interviewing, content analysis, machine tabulation, analysisof data; two hours lecture; two hours lab or field work. Enroll Info: Notopen to students with credit for POLI SCI 544 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 374 — INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL INFERENCE FORPOLITICAL RESEARCH3-4 credits.

Basic statistics course intended to provide students skills essential toread quantitative literature in Political Science and use basic empiricalanalyses. Fundamentals of probability theory and statistical inferenceup through bivariate regression and correlation. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 551 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and satisfied Quantitative Reasoning(QR) A requirementCourse Designation: Gen Ed - Quantitative Reasoning Part BBreadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2013

POLI SCI 377 — NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND WORLD POLITICS3-4 credits.

Covers the origins of nuclear weapons, the reasons states seek them,the strategies developed for their use, the consequences of theirdevelopment, and efforts to control and reverse their spread. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 140 or INTL ST 101) or(POLI SCI 103 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 390 — STUDY ABROAD TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE:INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS1-4 credits.

An umbrella course for variable credit international relations coursestaken on study abroad programs. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions

POLI SCI 400 — TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE1-4 credits.

An umbrella course for variable credit topic courses, such as summerforum, intensive summer courses, half-semester courses, etc. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Level - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 401 — SELECTED TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE3-4 credits.

A topics course for the exploration of current issues in Political Science.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Level - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020


POLI SCI 402 — WISCONSIN IN WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP COURSE4 credits.

This course offers the opportunity to apply many things learned in theclassroom to the professional world and to apply things learned in theprofessional world to a student's liberal arts education. Interning willintroduces students to the professional world of political organizationsgiving them the chance to enhance professional skills, build a networkof contacts, and explore possible career choices. This class stressesactive reflection, self-assessment, and the honing of critical thinking andwriting. The internship course builds structure with written assignments,activities, reflections, and readings to help students to make the mostof their internships. Analytical work in this course will allow students tosystematically analyze the workplace in ways that help them recognizeprevailing office dynamics, adapt to accepted organizational standards,and to identify opportunities to be a more effective colleague. The coursewill ask students to analyze their current experiences and to relate themto their past learning and future possibilities. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Level - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SWorkplace - Workplace Experience CourseRepeatable for Credit: No

POLI SCI 405 — STATE GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY3-4 credits.

The structure of state government and the politics of public policy-making in the fifty states. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2012

POLI SCI 408 — THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY3-4 credits.

The President as chief administrative leader, political leader, foreignpolicy initiator, commander-in-chief, and head of state. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104 or 184)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 409 — AMERICAN PARTIES AND POLITICS3-4 credits.

Electoral, organizational, and governmental roles of political partiesat national and state levels, with emphasis on changes in response tohistorical and contemporary circumstances. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 424 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2013

POLI SCI 410 — CITIZENSHIP, DEMOCRACY, AND DIFFERENCE4 credits.

A service-learning course designed to foster enhanced understandingof citizenship and civic engagement. Basic democratic theory, empiricalresearch on political participation, functions and regulation of nonprofitorganization. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI425 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2014

POLI SCI 411 — THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION : POWERS ANDSTRUCTURES OF GOVERNMENT4 credits.

This course undertakes an historical examination of the developmentof American constitutional thinking about powers and structuresof government from the founding era to the present day. Issue thatare considered include separation of powers, executive war powers,the powers of Congress, judicial review and the role of courts, andfederalism. The course focuses on the development of constitutional law,constitutional politics, and American political development. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104 or 184)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 412 — THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION: RIGHTS AND CIVILLIBERTIES4 credits.

This course undertakes an historical examination of the development ofAmerican constitutional thinking about individual rights and civil libertiesfrom the founding era to the present day. Issue that are consideredinclude freedoms guaranteed by the original Articles, the Bill of Rights,and the Civil War Amendments (XIII, XIV, and XV) as these issues appearin constitutional law, constitutional politics, and social and economicdevelopments. The role of the federal courts, the nature and operationof principles of federalism, and the authority of Congress to protectconstitutionally guaranteed rights are also major topics of consideration.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104 or 184)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019


POLI SCI 414 — THE SUPREME COURT AS A POLITICAL INSTITUTION3 credits.

This course uses a social science approach to analyze theories of judicialdecision making and to learn how law is made in a political context.Students will understand how the Supreme Court and justices operate inan interdependent political environment. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Summer 2019

POLI SCI 415 — THE SEPARATION OF POWERS AND FEDERAL COURTS3 credits.

The goal of this class is to teach students how political institutionscreate and influence the federal courts. We will examine variousconcepts such as the creation of courts, the appointment process,jurisdiction, statutory interpretation, legislative encroachment into thejudicial process, and other inter-institutional relationships. Enroll Info:Sophomore standingRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: No

POLI SCI 416 — COMMUNITY POWER AND GRASS ROOTS POLITICS3 credits.

This course is designed to introduce students involved in volunteer orcommunity activism in the Madison area to the literature on politicalpower and community organizing. Students are required to conduct fieldresearch and write an analysis of their activities. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 428 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 417 — THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM3-4 credits.

Structure, process, and personnel of American courts; emphasis on thegovernmental and political consequences of court decisions for publicpolicy-making. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI/PUB AFFR 419 — ADMINISTRATIVE LAW3-4 credits.

Delegation of powers, elements of fair administrative procedure, judicialcontrol over administrative determination. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 420 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 421 — THE CHALLENGE OF DEMOCRATIZATION3-4 credits.

Focusing on political philosophy and/or comparative institutions,cultures, economic systems and behavior, the course exploresdebates over what democracy is, the dynamics of breakthroughs fromauthoritarianism to democracy and the difficulties in consolidatingfledgling democracies. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit forPOLI SCI 505 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 160 or ILS 205) or (POLISCI 209 taken prior to Fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2015

POLI SCI/CHICLA/HISTORY 422 — LATINO HISTORY AND POLITICS3 credits.

Students will examine the historical, social, political, economic, andcultural experiences and conditions of Latinos, one of the largest USracial/ethnic minority groups. Course focus is on people who trace theirorigins to Mexico, the Caribbean, and countries of Latin America. EnrollInfo: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2015

POLI SCI/INTL ST 423 — SOCIAL MOBILIZATION IN LATIN AMERICA3 credits.

This course serves as an introduction to the major empirical andtheoretical themes in the study of mobilization in Latin America. EnrollInfo: Sophomore standingRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: No


POLI SCI/GEN&WS 429 — GENDER AND POLITICS IN COMPARATIVEPERSPECTIVE3-4 credits.

Examines the gendered nature of political institutions around the world,including implications of women's exclusions from public life in a globalcontext; the obstacles to women's greater participation; how women havegained greater voice in political leadership in some countries; and thedifferences women make in the political arena. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 643 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing; not open to special studentsCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2014

POLI SCI/INTL ST 431 — CONTENTIOUS POLITICS3-4 credits.

Social movements, revolutions, and riots continually shape and re-shape the world around us. The course will evaluate and apply dominanttheoretical approaches to understanding contention through carefulattention to empirical cases throughout the world. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and POLI SCI 140 or INTL ST 101 (orPOLI SCI 103 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2017

POLI SCI 432 — COMPARATIVE LEGAL INSTITUTIONS3-4 credits.

A comparison of the role of law and legal institutions in the U.S. and othercountries, with a focus on the state's use of law to achieve its politicalgoals. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 617 priorto fall 2017Requisites: POLI SCI 120, 182, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217 or (POLI SCI106 or 186 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2015

POLI SCI/RELIG ST 433 — RELIGION AND POLITICS3-4 credits.

Explores the relationships and interactions between religion and politicsfrom a comparative perspective. The course will discuss the appropriaterelationship between religion and state. In the first part of the coursestudents will investigate the implications of the various ways in which thereligion-state relationship have been involved in political conflict. Buildingon this, the course will then turn to several of the current issues in religionand politics asking: Why is religion apparently more important than everdespite an increasingly secular world? What is religious nationalism?What is fundamentalism? How can we explain the similarities anddifferences between religious fundamentalist movements across theglobe? How should democratic states cope with the emergence offundamentalist movements? In order to begin answering these questions,the course will integrate the theoretical frameworks we develop withexplorations of the historical and local context of relevant case-studiesfrom around the world. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 140, 120, RELIG ST 101,102, 103, or INTL ST 101) or (POLI SCI 103 or 106 prior to fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: No

POLI SCI/INTL ST 434 — THE POLITICS OF HUMAN RIGHTS3-4 credits.

Examines the origins and development of human rights in internationalpolitics. The course discusses what human rights are, internationalhuman rights movements, the international search for justice after masscrimes, and international humanitarian intervention. Enroll Info: Not opento students with credit for POLI SCI 317 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Summer 2019

POLI SCI/INTL ST 436 — POLITICAL INEQUALITY: MEASURES, CAUSES,EFFECTS AND REMEDIES3 credits.

In this course, we will review what political inequality is, and examinehow scholars have measured it, and studied its causes, effects andremedies. The course will focus on inequalities in political participationand representation. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: No


POLI SCI 437 — NATIONALISM AND ETHNIC CONFLICT3-4 credits.

Nationalist conflict and ethnic contestation remain major componentsof global politics. Drawing on cases from around the world, this courseexplores why this is the case. In the process, we will address a numberof crucial questions: What are nations and ethnic groups? Where do theycome from? Why do they pick particular territories? How do they definewho can be part of the group? Why are they so successful in mobilizingpeople to kill and be killed? In the course of answering these questions,the course investigates the interactions between nations and states,religion and nationalism, globalization, citizenship and minority rights,and the causes and solutions for national and ethnic conflict. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120 or 182) or (POLI SCI106 or 186 prior to fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: No

POLI SCI 438 — COMPARATIVE POLITICAL CULTURE3-4 credits.

In addition to political culture as conventionally defined, this courseexamines alternative political realities and the different understandingsof politics that flow from them. It explores in detail the intersectionsbetween the realms of politics and culture in various selected regions ofthe world. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 657prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120 or 182) or (POLI SCI106 or 186 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI/INTL ST 439 — THE COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GENOCIDE3-4 credits.

Examines the phenomenon of genocide in the modern world. The classcovers the concept of genocide, theories of why genocide occurs, andparticular cases in the 20th and 21st centuries. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 318 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI/ECON/ENVIR ST/URB R PL 449 — GOVERNMENT ANDNATURAL RESOURCES3-4 credits.

Problems of public policy and administration for development and use ofnatural resources. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Junior standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Summer 2019

POLI SCI 455 — AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS3-4 credits.

Inter-state conflict and cooperation in Africa. Topics include Pan-Africanism, African Union, and regional integration; the internationaldimensions of regional crises; relations with great powers and withinternational financial institutions; and the role of non-state actors ininternational politics. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit forPOLI SCI 362 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2017

POLI SCI 460 — TOPICS IN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY3-4 credits.

Investigation at an advanced level of selected problems in politicalphilosophy. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 160 or ILS 205) or (POLISCI 209 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - HumanitiesLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 461 — INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN POLITICAL ECONOMY,PHILOSOPHY, & POLITICS3 credits.

An interdisciplinary seminar focusing on current policy debates designedto incorporate concepts and approaches from philosophy, politicalscience, and economics. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Breadth - Either Humanities or Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020


POLI SCI 463 — DECEPTION AND POLITICS4 credits.

This course deals with deception and truth telling as matters offundamental political concern. Writers ranging from Plato to John Rawlshave grappled with the problem of deception and truth-telling in politics.Flattery, hypocrisy, lying as a matter of state, lying as a matter of policy:philosophical explorations of these and related phenomena are at thecenter of this course. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Either Humanities or Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI/GEN&WS 469 — WOMEN AND POLITICS3-4 credits.

Changing political roles, status, attitudes, and behaviors of womenin contemporary society and of the political implications of changingfemale/male relationships. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 470 — THE FIRST AMENDMENT3-4 credits.

An examination of the basic principles, purposes, and assumptions ofFirst Amendment cases and literature, with attention to both historicaland contemporary controversies. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 481 — HONORS SEMINAR ON RACE AND POLITICS IN THEUNITED STATES3 credits.

This course examines the sources and policy implications of racialdivision in American politics by analyzing a range of issues, such asaffirmative action in the workplace and in higher education, the useof black majority districts as a means of enhancing representation ofminority interests in Congress, differences in public opinion betweenwhites and blacks, and issues concerning multi-racial and ethnictensions. We will examine the historical background of race relations andthe current policy debates, with a focus on trying to find common-groundsolutions. The goal of this seminar is to stimulate critical thinking on thisimportant issue, causing students to think about race and politics in newways. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Junior standing and declared in an honors programCourse Designation: Ethnic St - Counts toward Ethnic StudiesrequirementBreadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SHonors - Honors Only Courses (H)Repeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 490 — STUDY ABROAD TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE:AMERICAN GOVERNMENT1-4 credits.

An umbrella course for variable credit American government coursestaken on study abroad programs. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions

POLI SCI 503 — CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THOUGHT3-4 credits.

A survey of influential works and themes in contemporary political theory,considering such topics as distributive justice, democratic deliberation,multiculturalism, community, pragmatism, and the existential challengesof liberalism. Enroll Info: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 160 orILS 205) or (POLI SCI 209 taken prior to fall 2017)Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 160 or ILS 205) or (POLISCI 209 taken prior to Fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - HumanitiesLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2013


POLI SCI 508 — AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITY: POLICY ANDPROCESS3-4 credits.

Policy-oriented course covering defense, domestic politics, defenseeconomics, alliances, and arms control in the context of Americannational security in the post-World War II era. Enroll Info: Not open tostudents with credit for POLI SCI 442 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2013

POLI SCI 510 — POLITICS OF GOVERNMENT REGULATION3-4 credits.

Analysis of US regulatory policy from a political perspective. Introductionof regulation theories from political science, law and economics.Evaluation of theories in settings of environmental protection, workplacehealth and safety, financial, communications and other areas ofregulation. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 446prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2014

POLI SCI 511 — CAMPAIGN FINANCE3-4 credits.

Examination of campaign finance, including: the philosophical rationalebehind campaign finance regulations, the history of regulatoryframeworks, the influence of campaign contributions on decision making,campaign finance laws in other countries, and reform proposals. EnrollInfo: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 466 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 514 — INTEREST GROUP POLITICS3-4 credits.

Internal politics of labor unions, business and professional associations,and farm groups; techniques employed in advancing their policies ingovernment. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 472prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 184, or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2014

POLI SCI 515 — PUBLIC OPINION3-4 credits.

Formation of opinions within and among the political publics; their rolein the development and practice of governmental policy. Enroll Info: Notopen to students with credit for POLI SCI 473 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2013

POLI SCI 516 — POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS3-4 credits.

Effects of communications on elite and mass political beliefs; thecharacteristics and functions of political language; politics and themedia; symbolic politics. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit forPOLI SCI 479 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2014

POLI SCI/AFROAMER 519 — AFRICAN AMERICAN POLITICAL THEORY3-4 credits.

Explores a range of theories that African Americans have drawn uponto cope with and ameliorate their political circumstances in the UnitedStates within the specific parameters of political theory. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 160 or AFROAMER 151)or (POLI SCI 209 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate/professionalstandingCourse Designation: Breadth - HumanitiesLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2017

POLI SCI 529 — ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT3-4 credits.

Examines the political, social, and economic aspects of the evolution ofthe Arab-Israeli conflict over time, and the theoretical and policy issues itraises. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 631 priorto fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120, 140, 182 orINTL ST 101) or (POLI SCI 103, 106, or 186 taken prior to fall 2017) orgraduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2017


POLI SCI 534 — SOCIALISM AND TRANSITIONS TO THE MARKET3-4 credits.

Course focusing on state socialism as a political and economic systemand the transition from that system in Eastern Europe, the former SovietUnion, China, and elsewhere. Enroll Info: Not open to students with creditfor POLI SCI 612 prior to fall 2017Requisites: POLI SCI 120 or 182 or (POLI SCI 106 or 186 prior to fall 2017)or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2017

POLI SCI 537 — ELECTORAL SYSTEMS AND REPRESENTATION3-4 credits.

The variety of institutions which are used to structure elections andrepresentation around the world; voting rules, the structure of thelegislature, cabinet formation, constitutional engineering and the art ofpolitical manipulation. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit forPOLI SCI 656 prior to fall 2017Requisites: POLI SCI 104, 120, 140, 160, 182, 184, LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217 or INTL ST 101 or (POLI SCI 103, 106, 186, or 209 prior tofall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2014

POLI SCI 538 — POLITICS AND POLICIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION3-4 credits.

An advanced undergraduate seminar on the European Union thatintroduces students to the academic literature on EU politics and currentdebates in the field of EU studies. Topics covered include politicalinstitutions, decision- and policy-making, parties, elections, interestrepresentation, political contestation, public opinion, enlargement, the"democratic deficit," and current events- most importantly the ongoingEuro crisis. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120 or 182) or (POLI SCI106 or 186 prior to fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: No

POLI SCI 552 — MULTIVARIABLE STATISTICAL INFERENCE FORPOLITICAL RESEARCH3-4 credits.

Extensive treatment of multiple regression and its variants. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: POLI SCI 374 (or POLI SCI 551 prior to Fall 2017)Course Designation: Level - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2012

POLI SCI 561 — RADICAL POLITICAL THEORY3-4 credits.

Explores in depth Marxist and other radical critiques of liberal democracythat have been influential in the 20th century. Students who have takenPOLI SCI 513 prior to Fall 2017 may not enroll in this course. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 160 or ILS 205) or (POLISCI 209 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2014

POLI SCI 590 — STUDY ABROAD TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE:POLITICAL THEORY1-4 credits.

An umbrella course for variable credit political theory courses taken onstudy abroad programs. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - HumanitiesLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions

POLI SCI 601 — PROSEMINAR: TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE3 credits.

Intensive study and research in selected problems within the constituentfields of political science. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Breadth - Either Humanities or Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 602 — WISCONSIN IN WASHINGTON ADVANCED PUBLICPOLICY COURSE4 credits.

The public policy process is structured argument and decision makingwithin institutional contexts. This class introduces students to analyticframeworks for thinking about various aspects of this process. We donot study a single context or policy, but, rather, seek to understand howpolicies might succeed (or fail) in one context or another. The principalframework is institutional analysis, or the way in which formal andinformal rules shape policies and their outcomes. Students will learn toperform institutional analysis as well as write a memorandum presentingsuch an analysis to a policymaker. Students will align their final projectsto their personal and professional activities and/or their internship. Thecourse will help students understand how policies can achieve durableimpact, and how progress made through policies can be defended amidinstitutional pitfalls. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: No


POLI SCI 635 — COMPARATIVE POLITICS OF SPORT3-4 credits.

Covers the political economy, political culture, and the politics of identity(nationalism, race, ethnicity, social class, religion, and gender) that isusually associated with sport at both the highest and lowest levels ofcompetition. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLI SCI 616prior to fall 2017Requisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120 or 182) or (POLI SCI106 or 186 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI 652 — THE POLITICS OF DEVELOPMENT3-4 credits.

This course examines the political foundations, political dynamics,and political impact of economic development in the many regionscollectively known as the "developing world" or "Third World". Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120 or 182) or (POLI SCI106 or 186 prior to fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2016

POLI SCI 654 — POLITICS OF REVOLUTION3-4 credits.

An analysis of the causes, methods, processes, and consequences ofrevolutionary movements. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120 or 182) or (POLI SCI106 or 186 prior to fall 2017)Course Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2011

POLI SCI 659 — POLITICS AND SOCIETY: CONTEMPORARY EASTERNEUROPE3-4 credits.

Comparative analysis of the countries of contemporary Eastern Europe,including issues of democratization, economic transition, and socialchange; political crises and institutional adjustments; interactionsbetween regimes and domestic social forces; prospect for futuresystemic change. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 120 or 182) or (POLI SCI106 or 186 taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI/JEWISH 665 — ISRAELI POLITICS AND SOCIETY3-4 credits.

Course provides historical and analytical understanding of Israeli internalpolitical life and institutions. Attention will be paid to political culture,coalition formation and ethnic politics as they are manifested in Israelipolitics. The effect of regional conflict upon Israel's domestic politics willalso be considered. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Sophomore standing and (POLI SCI 104, 120, 140, 182, 184,INTL ST 101 or LEGAL ST/POLI SCI 217) or (POLI SCI 103, 106, or 186taken prior to fall 2017) or graduate standingCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SGrad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 681 — SENIOR HONORS THESIS3-4 credits.

Honors in the major in Political Science thesis research and writing.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Level - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SHonors - Honors Only Courses (H)Repeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 682 — SENIOR HONORS THESIS3-4 credits.

Honors in the Major in Political Science thesis research and writing(continuation of POLI SCI 681). Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Level - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SHonors - Honors Only Courses (H)Repeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 683 — SENIOR HONORS THESIS SEMINAR3 credits.

A class for honors students writing their senior honors thesis within aseminar format. Focus is on conceptualization, research design, writingof the thesis, and relevant issues of political science. Only senior majorswriting honor thesis. Enroll Info: Enrollment in Honors Progm; Sr st; consinstRequisites: Junior standing and declared in an honors programCourse Designation: Level - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SHonors - Honors Only Courses (H)Repeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019


POLI SCI 684 — SENIOR HONORS THESIS SEMINAR3 credits.

A class for honors students writing their senior honors thesis within aseminar format. Focus is on conceptualization, research design, writingof the thesis, and relevant issues of political science. Continuation of 683.Seniors only. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Enrollment limited to senior standing and completion ofPOLI SCI 683 and admission to an Honors ProgramCourse Designation: Level - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SHonors - Honors Only Courses (H)Repeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 685 — HONORS RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN POLITICALSCIENCE1-3 credits.

The internship program is designed to provide honor students withopportunities to work closely with faculty on research projects of mutualinterest. Enroll Info: Political science major; in honors prgm; cons instRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Level - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SHonors - Honors Only Courses (H)Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2015

POLI SCI 690 — STUDY ABROAD TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE:COMPARATIVE POLITICS1-4 credits.

An umbrella course for variable credit comparative politics courses takenon study abroad programs. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: NoneCourse Designation: Breadth - Social ScienceLevel - IntermediateL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Fall 2001

POLI SCI 691 — SENIOR THESIS3 credits.

For students writing a thesis in consultation with a faculty member. EnrollInfo: NoneRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Level - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2018

POLI SCI 692 — SENIOR THESIS3 credits.

For students writing a thesis in consultation with a faculty member. EnrollInfo: NoneRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Level - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 698 — DIRECTED STUDY1-4 credits.

Directed study projects for juniors and seniors as arranged with a facultymember. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Level - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020


Directed study projects for juniors and seniors as arranged with a facultymember. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Level - AdvancedL&S Credit - Counts as Liberal Arts and Science credit in L&SRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 700 — INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL POLITICS1 credit.

This course is designed to introduce students to the essential theoreticalapproaches to international politics, to explore important historical andcontemporary questions and debates in international affairs, and to teachstudents to think critically about international relations. The course alsointroduces students to the skills and methods necessary for successfulonline learning. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Declared in the International Politics and Practice CapstoneCertificateCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Summer 2017

POLI SCI 701 — AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY3 credits.

The course is provides a historical and analytical examination of U.S.Foreign Policy since World War II. The course is divided into three maintopics: (1) the history of U.S. Foreign Policy since World War II, (2) anexamination of the institutions and processes that guide foreign policyformation and implementation, and (3) a review and analysis of salientforeign policy challenges facing the U.S. today. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: POLI SCI 700 or concurrent enrollmentCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Summer 2018


POLI SCI 702 — INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY3 credits.

Analyzes the interaction of politics and economics in the internationalarena, both historically and in the contemporary era of globalization.Focuses on international trade, monetary, and financial relations in bothdeveloped and developing economies. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: POLI SCI 700 or concurrent enrollmentCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Summer 2018

POLI SCI 703 — INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LAW3 credits.

This course is intended to familiarize students with some of the majorinternational organizations (IOs) and regimes of international law thathave a profound effect on patterns of international cooperation andconflict. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: POLI SCI 700 or concurrent enrollmentCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Summer 2015

POLI SCI 704 — INTERNATIONAL SECURITY3 credits.

The course is a survey of security studies in international relations. Thecourse is organized by empirical topic, with a mix of theoretical andempirical readings for most weeks. Topics include arms competition,the causes of war, war termination, third party intervention and conflictresolution, alliances, crisis bargaining, cooperation, deterrence,proliferation and terrorism. The emphasis will be on recent work. EnrollInfo: NoneRequisites: POLI SCI 700 or concurrent enrollmentCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2015

POLI SCI/HISTORY/PUB AFFR 724 — THE POLITICS OF PERSUASION:SOFT POWER IN EUROPE AND THE U.S.1-3 credits.

How powerful is non-military power? What are its vectors and its limits?International relations theorists have defined soft power as "the abilityto get what you want through attraction rather than coercion." Thisgraduate seminar will put this notion to the test. We will investigatehow elites, interest groups, religious bodies, and nation-states seek toexercise hegemony in the international order through non-violent means.How was "soft power" implemented on the ground in the 20th century-and how did its use transform international relations? To probe thesequestions, we will focus on a series of case studies in European and U.S.international history. Topics covered include the expansion of capitalismand consumer culture; the globalization of international legal instrumentsand human rights claims; and de-secularization, religious radicalism, andcounter-insurgency. In the process of analyzing our case studies, we willrefine our analytical vocabulary. Drawing on recent work in internationalrelations, political theory, and international history, we will probe themeaning and utility of concepts like normative power, hegemony, culturalcapital, and public diplomacy. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2016


Directed Study restricted to graduate students. Intended for master'slevel students. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 800 — POLITICAL SCIENCE AS A DISCIPLINE AND PROFESSION1 credit.

Describes and evaluates major approaches used in political science.Explores issues related to professional development and political sciencecareers. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 801 — RESEARCH AND WRITING SEMINAR3 credits.

Intended for PhD students in political science to develop a seminar orconference paper into a publishable journal article. Emphasis on editing,revising, and peer feedback. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Declared in Political Science doctoral programCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Fall 2019


POLI SCI/FRENCH/GERMAN/HISTORY/SOC 804 — INTERDISCIPLINARYWESTERN EUROPEAN AREA STUDIES SEMINAR3 credits.

Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 811 — INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL COMPUTING INPOLITICAL SCIENCE1-3 credits.

Introduction to the issues of statistical computing in political scienceusing statistical packages such as STATA and R with emphasis ondeveloping sound practices for organizing data, protocols, and results inempirical research. Enroll Info: Not open to students with credit for POLISCI 553 prior to fall 2017Requisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 812 — INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS INPOLITICAL SCIENCE3 credits.

Introductory statistics course for Ph.D. students. Emphasis on probabilitytheory, inference, and the foundations of multivariate least squares andmaximum likelihood. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 813 — MULTIVARIABLE STATISTICAL INFERENCE FORPOLITICAL RESEARCH3 credits.

Extensive treatment of multiple regression and its variants. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 814 — SOCIAL IDENTITIES: DEFINITION AND MEASUREMENT3 credits.

Analyzes the concept of social identities with a focus on definition,comparison, and measurement. Explores a range of theories as well asmethodological techniques for measurement. Examines classic works onrace, ethnic, national, class, gender, and religious identities. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 817 — EMPIRICAL METHODS OF POLITICAL INQUIRY3 credits.

Acquaints students with a wide variety of research methods usedto analyze political phenomena, emphasizing both quantitative andqualitative approaches. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 818 — MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD ESTIMATION3 credits.

Develops the theory of maximum likelihood estimation and applies it tomodels for discrete and limited dependent variables common to politicaland social science data. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: POLI SCI 812 and 813Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 821 — MASS POLITICAL BEHAVIOR3 credits.

An empirical analysis of the role of mass publics in political life and thefactors which determine the formation and expression of political beliefsand attitudes. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 823 — POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY3 credits.

The relationship between psychological processes and political thinkingand behavior. Topics may include the development and functioning ofmass and elite level ideology and behavior, political communication,decision-making, perception, and the impact of political experiences onpsychological states and processes. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2013


POLI SCI 825 — RACE AND POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES3 credits.

Analysis of the role of race, class and ethnicity in the political process.Evaluation of theories from political science, economics and sociology.Topics may include policy analysis, political organizations, immigration,political behavior and culture. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Fall 2017

POLI SCI 826 — THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS3 credits.

Analysis of legislative process and the role of the legislature in thepolitical system, emphasizing current research. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 827 — INTEREST GROUPS IN AMERICAN POLITICS3 credits.

The formation, structure, activities and power of interest groups in theUnited States with comparisons to interest groups in other countries.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2012

POLI SCI 828 — THE CONTEMPORARY PRESIDENCY: ISSUES ANDAPPROACHES3 credits.

Current topics of research interest on the American presidency.Alternative approaches and methods for the study of the presidency.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI/JOURN 829 — POLITICAL COMMUNICATION3 credits.

This course examines the role of communication in Americanpolitics. Topics covered include the communication of politics(e.g., communication by politics elites, effects of mass media andinterpersonal communication on political attitudes) as well as the politicsof communications (regulation of political communication, policy issues,etc.). Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 831 — CONCEPTS IN POLITICAL THEORY3 credits.

Studies in normative, analytical, or historical thought about politics. EnrollInfo: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2014

POLI SCI 833 — TOPICS IN ANCIENT POLITICAL THOUGHT3 credits.

Considers varied topics in Greek, Roman, early Christian and Medievalpolitical theory; topics in non-Western ancient and medieval thought mayalso be offered. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2013

POLI SCI/CLASSICS 834 — ROMAN POLITICAL THOUGHT3 credits.

In depth study of key works of Roman political thought, along with recentand classic scholarship in political theory, history, philosophy, classics,and literature. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: No

POLI SCI/A A E 835 — GAME THEORY AND POLITICAL ANALYSIS3 credits.

An introduction to the tools of game theoretic analysis, with reference tothe use of game theory in political science. Intended for those desiringa basic familiarity with the theory, and for those planning further work informal modeling. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 836 — FORMAL MODELS OF DOMESTIC POLITICS3 credits.

Provides an overview of formal, i.e., game-theoretic, models of domesticpolitics. This course builds directly upon the material presented inPolitical Science 835. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2018


POLI SCI 837 — FORMAL MODELS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS3 credits.

Provides an overview of the formal theory literature in internationalrelations, including international security and international politicaleconomy. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: POLI SCI/A A E 835Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 839 — METHODS OF POLITICAL THEORY3 credits.

An overview of the central disciplinary approaches to interpreting,teaching, and writing about philosophical texts. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 840 — COMPARATIVE POLITICAL ECONOMY3 credits.

Survey of field of comparative political economy and in-depth study ofpolitical economy of democratic and non-democratic capitalist systems.Key themes include: business and labor relations, globalization and itsimpact on domestic political economies, rise of emergent powers. EnrollInfo: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2013

POLI SCI 843 — THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT3 credits.

We examine why some countries are rich, and others are poor. Selectedtopics include the role of institutions, regime type, corruption, theresource curse, ethnic differences and state capacity. We focus on thecutting edge of the empirical literature on development, and pay closeattention to measurement and causal inference. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: No

POLI SCI 844 — DEMOCRATIC IMPERFECTIONS3 credits.

Democracies frequently depart from their ideal type. We focus on selectproblems with democracy, and examine their causes and effects, andremedies for them. Topics vary from year-to-year, and include inequalitiesin political representation and participation, a lack of accountability andethnic voting. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: No

POLI SCI 853 — COMPARATIVE POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS3 credits.

Comparative theoretical and empirical analysis of political institutions,including electoral systems, legislatures, executives, executive-legislativerelationships, political parties, party systems, federalism, economicgovernance, and link between institutions and internationalization. EnrollInfo: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 854 — NATIONALISM AND ETHNIC CONFLICT3 credits.

Comparative analysis of nationalism, national identity, and ethnicityand their impact on domestic and international conflict. Examinesrelationship between nationality, citizenship, and minority rights;territoriality and identity, contemporary religious nationalism; relationshipbetween globalization and nationalism. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2017

POLI SCI 855 — POLITICS AND CULTURE IN COMPARATIVEPERSPECTIVE3 credits.

Scholarly approaches linking cultural phenomena. Both theoretical andempirical patterns of politics and culture in several regions. The coursealso explores systematic linkages between politics and culture, evaluatescommon ways of studying them, and assesses their contemporaryimportance. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2015

POLI SCI 856 — FIELD SEMINAR IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS3 credits.

A broad introduction to the field of comparative politics. It combines atheory-driven approach with a problem-driven approach to analyze keythemes in comparative politics. Four paradigms in comparative politics--structural, cultural, rational-choice and institutional--will be reviewed.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019


POLI SCI 857 — INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORIES3 credits.

Analysis of the major theories on the functioning of the internationalpolitical system and the behavior of nations within it. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 862 — STATE AND SOCIETY IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE3 credits.

Reviews a range of approaches that focus on civil society, socialmovements, ethnic and religious based mobilization, as well as genderand class based approaches to state-society relations. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2013

POLI SCI 863 — THE JUDICIAL PROCESS3 credits.

Analysis of the decision-making processes of judicial institutions andthe behavior of judges, litigants, lawyers, and other actors in the judicialprocess. Strong emphasis on the relationship between judicial and otherpolicy-making institutions and actors. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 864 — INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY3 credits.

Analysis of key classical and contemporary theories in internationalpolitical economy. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI 865 — THE SUPREME COURT AND THE CONSTITUTION INAMERICAN POLITICS3 credits.

Analysis of the development of major constitutional doctrines and theirimpact on politics and public policy in the United States. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2014

POLI SCI/ENVIR ST/PUB AFFR 866 — GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTALGOVERNANCE3 credits.

In-depth examination of the political and policy challenges posed byglobal environmental degradation. Analysis of international institutionsfor managing the global environment. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI/PUB AFFR 871 — PUBLIC PROGRAM EVALUATION3 credits.

Compares the conceptual, statistical, and ethical issues of experimental,quasi-experimental and non-experimental designs for program evaluation.Definitions of outcomes, sample size issues, statistical biases inmeasuring causal effects of programs, and the reliability of findingswill be emphasized using case studies selected from current publicprograms. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: PUB AFFR 818Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI 873 — AMERICAN POLITICAL PARTIES3 credits.

Reviews major approaches to analyzing political parties andunderstanding their developmental changes. Examines the parties inoperation and the relationship of parties to the state and society. EnrollInfo: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2018

POLI SCI/PUB AFFR/URB R PL 874 — POLICY-MAKING PROCESS3 credits.

Examines the political, social, and economic contexts that shape andare shaped by policy making processes. Though the focus is on the US,international comparisons will be made, and students are encouraged tothink about the American context through comparative and internationalperspectives. Familiarizes students with dominant theories and modelsof policymaking process and policy change, starting with the model ofthe policy cycle. Focuses in on key topics and issues in policy making,specifically, agenda setting, implementation, and the relationshipsbetween policymaking and democracy. Reflects on contemporary andemerging issues and dilemmas of the politics of policy making. EnrollInfo: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2019


POLI SCI/PUB AFFR 875 — PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION3 credits.

Analysis of personnel policies and practices in the public sector andexamination of patterns of interaction between political executives,personnel professionals, public employees, and interest groups in thedevelopment of personnel policies. Compares problems and approachesof different countries as well as those of the various levels of governmentin the United States. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2015

POLI SCI/PUB AFFR/URB R PL 878 — PUBLIC MANAGEMENT3 credits.

Role of administration in American government; problems oforganization, bureaucracy and control; public policy as the output of theadministrative process. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 881 — AMERICAN POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT3 credits.

Examination of critical transformations in the structure and activitiesof the U.S. national state; political models of economic development;periodization versus non-periodization approaches; topics includeliberalism and republicanism, southern exceptionalism, labor, race,populism, war and statebuilding; construction of the corporate economy.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Fall 2012

POLI SCI/PUB AFFR 885 — ADVANCED PUBLIC MANAGEMENT: CRAFT,CONSTRAINTS AND ACCOUNTABILITY3 credits.

Examines how managers in public and not-for-profit agencies can secureand utilize legal authority, human resources, and funds to accomplishorganizational goals. Includes strategies for establishing and maintainingeffective external relations and for working through other organizations toaccomplish objectives. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: URB R PL/POLI SCI/PUB AFFR 878Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI/PUB AFFR/URB R PL 890 — FEDERAL BUDGET AND TAXPOLICY AND ADMINISTRATION3 credits.

Focuses on national budget and tax policy and administration, and theparallel processes at the state and local levels. Included are discussionsof: decision-making theories; budget and tax policy; and analysis ofnormative and empirical criteria and analytical techniques for assessingalternative policy proposals. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI 900 — TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE1-3 credits.

An umbrella course for variable credit topic courses, such as colloquiaseries, workshops, intensive summer courses, half-semester courses, etc.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI 904 — SEMINAR-AMERICAN POLITICS3 credits.

In-depth examination of selected topics on American politics andgovernmental institutions. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 917 — TIME SERIES ANALYSIS3 credits.

This course introduces students to time series methods and applications,including ARMA models, error corrections models and reduced formspecifications. Course also discusses co-integration and fractionalintegration. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: POLI SCI 812 and 813Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 919 — SEMINAR-ADVANCED METHODOLOGY3 credits.

Design of research and adaptation of advanced methods to solveparticular methodological problems in original analyses of political data.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020


POLI SCI 931 — SEMINAR-POLITICAL THEORY3 credits.

Analysis of and research on problems of theorizing in and about politicallife. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI/GEN&WS 933 — FEMINIST POLITICAL THEORY3 credits.

Focuses on how specific schools of feminist thought redefine thepolitical, spanning historical and contemporary feminist political theory.Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI 940 — DOMESTIC POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS3 credits.

Examines how domestic institutions and processes influence theinternational system. Also examines how international forces influencedomestic politics in the areas of foreign policy, international politicaleconomy and security. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: POLI SCI 857Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: NoLast Taught: Spring 2018

POLI SCI 945 — SEMINAR-NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS3 credits.

Contemporary military strategy, the interaction of military and politicalfactors in international politics, and the processes and content of defensepolicies, with emphasis on the United States. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Fall 2018

POLI SCI 948 — SEMINAR: TOPICS IN COMPARATIVE POLITICS3 credits.

Research seminar on specific topics in comparative politics. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 949 — SEMINAR-POST COMMUNIST POLITICS3 credits.

Comparative study of political processes in the fomer Soviet Union andcommunist Eastern Europe states, focusing on the transition from andthe continuing legacies of the communist experience; methodologicalissues in the study of post-communist politics. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2016

POLI SCI 959 — SEMINAR-INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION3 credits.

Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2019

POLI SCI 960 — SEMINAR-INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS3 credits.

Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 962 — SEMINAR: LATIN-AMERICAN POLITICS3 credits.

Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Fall 2014

POLI SCI/URB R PL 969 — SEMINAR-TRENDS AND ISSUES IN PUBLICPLANNING3 credits.

Critical review of recent and current thought on the nature and roleof planning in governmental and quasi-governmental agencies withparticular attention to the adverse critics of planning and the issues theyraise about the policy formulation process in public affairs. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Fall 2014


POLI SCI/A A E/ANTHRO/C&E SOC/GEOG/HISTORY/LACIS/PORTUG/SOC/SPANISH 982 — INTERDEPARTMENTAL SEMINAR IN THE LATIN-AMERICAN AREA1-3 credits.

Interdisciplinary inquiry in Latin American society and culture. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Fall 2019

POLI SCI/AFRICAN/ANTHRO/ECON/GEOG/HISTORY 983 —INTERDEPARTMENTAL SEMINAR-AFRICAN STUDIES3 credits.

Interdisciplinary inquiry in African society and culture. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 986 — POLITICAL THEORY WORKSHOP1-3 credits.

Presentation and evaluation of political theory research in progress bymembers of the workshop and invited speakers. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 987 — COMPARATIVE POLITICS COLLOQUIUM1-3 credits.

Presentation and evaluation of comparative politics research in progressby members of the workshop and invited speakers. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 988 — INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS WORKSHOP1-3 credits.

Presentation and evaluation of International Relations research inprogress by members of the workshop and invited speakers. Enroll Info:NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 989 — AMERICAN POLITICS WORKSHOP1-3 credits.

Presentation and evaluation of American politics research in progress bymembers of the workshop and invited speakers. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 990 — RESEARCH AND THESIS1-3 credits.

Under the direction of faculty. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Consent of instructorCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Spring 2020

POLI SCI 999 — INDEPENDENT WORK2-3 credits.

Under the direction of a staff member. Enroll Info: NoneRequisites: Graduate/professional standingCourse Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate courseworkrequirementRepeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completionsLast Taught: Fall 2019

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