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POLISCI 120

Introduction to Comparative Politics

4 credits

Introduction to Comparative Politics covering the comparative analysis of political institutions, processes, and outcomes at the national level.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

The course features weekly readings that some find long and dry, but exams are considered easy if students study lecture materials. Workload includes mandatory attendance, weekly quizzes, and occasional extra credit opportunities.

Steven Brooke Gildfred Asiamah+2 more

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

POLISCI 199

Directed Study

2 credits

POLISCI 199 offers directed study projects for freshmen and sophomores arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

No recorded grade history

POLISCI 338

The Civil-military Paradox in U.s. Politics and Society

3 credits

Examines the paradox of military power in democracies, exploring civilian-military relations and societal impacts.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Scott Mobley

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025

POLISCI 340

The European Union: Politics and Political Economy

3–4 credits

Introduction to the politics, political economy, history, and theory of European integration.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

The course features heavy readings and is graded primarily on four to five major assignments, including tough, heavily studied midterms and essay exams.

Nils Ringe Irene Tombo+1 more

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Spring 2022–Spring 2024

POLISCI 401

Selected Topics in Political Science

3–4 credits

POLISCI 401 explores current issues in Political Science as a topics course.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Erica Simmons, Jessica Weeks, Katherine Cramer: Workload varies by instructor; Erica Simmons offered minimal homework and study guides, while Jessica Weeks required extensive writing for the final. Katherine Cramer’s readings were accessible despite seeming daunting.