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Politics

American Political Thought
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This course is a survey of American political thought. In fall 2026, it will give much attention to the ideals and principles of the American founding to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The course will also explore ideas linked to three crises in American history that decisively shaped the nation's understanding of its founding principles and ideals. Course authors include Madison, Jefferson, Hamilton, Lincoln, Tocqueville, Douglass, M.L. King, Ida B. Wells, Richard Wright, Hannah Arendt, and others.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: David Tubbs
Capacity Remaining: -7
Semester Dates: 9/3/2026 - 12/3/2026
Times: 12:15 PM - 1:05 PM
Sessions: 24
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American Politics
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An introduction to the national institutions and political processes of American government. Topics include the Constitution, the American political tradition, public opinion, interest groups, political institutions, civil rights, civil liberties, and public policy. Two lectures, one preceptorial.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Paul Frymer
Capacity Remaining: -3
Semester Dates: 9/3/2026 - 12/3/2026
Times: 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM
Sessions: 24
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Gender and Development
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This course will examine where and why women and men are not treated equally, how gender inequality impacts human welfare and development, and what works to minimize gender inequality in the Global South. This course will introduce students to cutting-edge research on gender inequality in countries as diverse as India, China, South Korea, Brazil, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Mali, as well as the reasons why some government efforts to reduce gender inequality are successful while others fail or even backfire. The course will emphasize the importance of culture and norms.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Tanushree Goyal
Capacity Remaining: -2
Semester Dates: 9/2/2026 - 12/7/2026
Times: 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Sessions: 24
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International Relations
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This course introduces major theories of international relations, uses them to explain historical events from 10,000 BC to the present, and investigates contemporary policy issues such as human rights, terrorism, US foreign policy, climate change and global environmental regulation. The course also trains students how to write academic analyses, policy memos and media opinion pieces, thus preparing them for more specialized courses and research in international relations, as well as jobs in foreign policy.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Christopher Blair
Capacity Remaining: -2
Semester Dates: 9/2/2026 - 12/7/2026
Times: 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
Sessions: 24
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Law and Society
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An exploration of the relationships between law and society, using judicial and other materials from the American legal system. Topics considered include the stages of legal development, law and morality, judicial decision making, formal resolution of disputes, social control through law, the political nature of law, and courts.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Sarah Staszak
Capacity Remaining: -2
Semester Dates: 9/3/2026 - 12/3/2026
Times: 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
Sessions: 24
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Making Democracy Work Across the World
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This course explores the foundations, internal dynamics, and consequences of democratic regimes. These are some of the questions it examines: 1) Why do countries democratize? 2) What makes politicians accountable? 3) What is the relationship between democracy and capitalism? 4) Do different constitutions affect policy making? 5) Does globalization constrain democracies? 6) What is the relationship between democracy and national identity? The course does not focus on any specific country or world region. Rather, it uses evidence from multiple geographical areas, historical periods, and different data sets to examine these questions.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Carles Boix
Capacity Remaining: -4
Semester Dates: 9/2/2026 - 12/7/2026
Times: 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 24
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Policy Making in America
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This course provides a realistic introduction to how public policy is made in the United States. It examines how people and political institutions come together to create and implement public policy. The course combines cutting edge social science with cases, simulations, and role playing exercises to provide students with concrete skills and practical tools for actual policy making.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Charles Cameron
Capacity Remaining: 0
Semester Dates: 9/3/2026 - 12/3/2026
Times: 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Sessions: 24
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Political Economy
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This course provides a rigorous introduction to some of the central ideas in political economy. Game theoretic models of voting are used to illustrate the way that democratic institutions filter interests. Topics may include the measurement of income inequality, the median voter theorem, models of income redistribution, political agency, and the link between institutions and economic performance. Two lectures, one preceptorial.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: German Gieczewski
Capacity Remaining: -2
Semester Dates: 9/3/2026 - 12/3/2026
Times: 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
Sessions: 24
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Politics of Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union
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This course introduces students to the politics of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. It starts with an overview of pre-communist and communist trajectories. We then discuss the initial regime changes, which ranged from rapid democratization in East-Central Europe to authoritarian persistence in much of the former Soviet Union and the Balkans. Next we cover the role of subsequent revolutions (including in Ukraine) and European integration incentives in driving later democratization efforts, and the more recent authoritarian backsliding among some former Soviet Republics (especially Russia) and in EU members (such as Hungary).
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Grigore Pop-Eleches
Capacity Remaining: -3
Semester Dates: 9/3/2026 - 12/3/2026
Times: 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
Sessions: 24
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Politics of the Global Economy
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This course examines the interactions between international politics and international economics, as well as between domestic political systems and the global economy. Topics include the World Trade Organization, regional trade cooperation (such as the European Union), multinational corporations and global supply chains, exchange rates, financial crises, the International Monetary Fund and the contemporary anti-globalization backlash. Students will develop a familiarity with social scientific research methods, including how scholars develop and evaluate causal claims. Previous coursework in international economics is not necessary.
Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Noah Zucker
Capacity Remaining: -8
Semester Dates: 9/2/2026 - 12/7/2026
Times: 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Sessions: 24
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