Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
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.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT introduces theories of economic development and examines regional experiences and international factors.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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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.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Intensive study and research in selected problems within the constituent fields of political science.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Fall 2024POLISCI 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.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
POLISCI 801 is a dissertation proposal research and writing seminar providing structured support and mentorship for political science doctoral students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited samplePOLISCI 817 introduces empirical research methods for political inquiry, covering both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleA field seminar introducing leading concepts and theories in comparative politics, including states, nations, regimes, and development.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited samplePOLISCI 990 is a research and thesis course conducted under the direction of faculty.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
POLISCI 999 is an independent work course where students conduct research or projects under the direction of a faculty staff member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history