Examines issues facing Israeli society and debates in Israeli politics, covering history, institutions, and social divisions.
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Introduction to Comparative Politics covering the comparative analysis of political institutions, processes, and outcomes at the national level.
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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.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026POLISCI 401 explores current issues in Political Science as a topics course.
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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.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026POLISCI 681
Senior Honors Thesis
3–4 creditsPOLISCI 681 is a Senior Honors Thesis course focused on political science thesis research and writing.
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POLISCI 682
Senior Honors Thesis
3–4 creditsPOLISCI 682 is a senior honors thesis course focusing on political science thesis research and writing.
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POLISCI 691
Senior Thesis
3 creditsPOLISCI 691 is a senior thesis course where students write a thesis in consultation with a faculty member.
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POLISCI 692
Senior Thesis
3 creditsPOLISCI 692 is a senior thesis course where students write a thesis in consultation with a faculty member.
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POLISCI 698
Directed Study
1–4 creditsDirected study projects for juniors and seniors as arranged with a faculty member.
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POLISCI 699
Directed Study
1–4 creditsPOLISCI 699 offers directed study projects for juniors and seniors arranged with a faculty member.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePOLISCI 800 describes major political science approaches and explores professional development and career issues.
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POLISCI 801 is a dissertation proposal research and writing seminar providing structured support and mentorship for political science doctoral students.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited samplePOLISCI 990
Research and Thesis
1–3 creditsPOLISCI 990 is a research and thesis course conducted under the direction of faculty.
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POLISCI 999
Independent Work
2–3 creditsPOLISCI 999 is an independent work course where students conduct research or projects under the direction of a faculty staff member.
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