Spring 2027

Special Topics in Political Science

Special Topics in Political Science introduces compelling recent events and current research, focusing on analyzing texts and applying concepts to current topics.

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Summary

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Past student reviews · David Canon, Katherine Cramer

The workload involved substantial reading, with one student noting the volume was high but interesting, while another reported that interpretation of resources was flexible despite the amount of material.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Analyze and evaluate political science texts.

  • Articulate and develop conceptual claims and arguments in political science.

  • Apply course concepts to analysis of current topics in political science.

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Prerequisites

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POLISCI 201

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Professors

Spring 2027

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

DAVID CANON is recorded teaching in Fall 2021. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

KATHERINE CRAMER is recorded teaching in Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MICHELLE SCHWARZE is recorded teaching in Fall 2013. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Spring 2027

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · David Canon, Katherine Cramer

Students described the course as a discussion-heavy seminar with significant reading, where instructors like Canon and Cramer were perceived as knowledgeable, accommodating, and effective at facilitating engagement.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.10 GPA, 53.3% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · David Canon, Katherine Cramer

The workload involved substantial reading, with one student noting the volume was high but interesting, while another reported that interpretation of resources was flexible despite the amount of material.

Past student reviews · David Canon, Katherine Cramer

Students appreciated the supportive environment, noting that instructors were understanding and that the class fostered close relationships through frequent discussion and interactive sessions.

Topics

  • Compelling recent events.
  • Current research of political scientists.
  • Current topics in political science.

Skills

  • Analyzing and evaluating political science texts.
  • Articulating and developing conceptual claims and arguments.
  • Applying course concepts to current topics.

Grades

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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