An analysis of national power, old and new imperialisms, and the impact of technological and ideological revolution on international relations. This course cannot be taken on a P/CR/ NC grading option. V.7

Introduces the study of American government and politics using political science methods. Includes examination of political analysis models, authority systems, American political culture, U.S. constitutional origins, federalism, political parties, and elections. Also studies the influence of media and public opinion, while focusing on the president, Congress, and judiciary. Explores how courts interpret civil rights and liberties. V.7

Politics of the legal order will examine the civil and criminal legal process in the United States, with emphasis on the politics of law enforcement, prosecution, trial court adjudication, and punishment. Topics will include racial profiling, prosecutorial abuse, and the death penalty. Offered alternate years. This course cannot be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option. V.7

This course explores how American women have participated in the legal and political systems to influence public policy related to education, health care, reproductive rights, employment, economic equity, and families. The course emphasizes case studies of gender law and women in public office. Offered alternate years. V.7

This course examines factors that influence highlevel decision-making in international politics. Students will consider factors that affect how decisions are made including cognition and affect, the nature of bureaucracy, the structure of the policymaking process, political ideology, and international communication. The course is balanced between theory and history, exploring specific historical examples of strategic decision-making in war and peace. Offered alternate years. This course cannot be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option. V.7

This course explores various issues at the nexus of the economic and political dimensions of international development by examining the experience of countries in various parts of the developing world. What are the roots of unequal global wealth? Should women and children be a priority in attempts to eradicate poverty? How can sustainable development be achieved in the developing world? Offered alternate years. This course cannot be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option. V.4, V.7

Prerequisite: GOVT 159. This course studies the American presidency, with emphasis on campaigns, elections, models of executive power and leadership, presidential character, decisionmaking in foreign and domestic policy, and relations with Congress, the judiciary, and the media. It uses historical and contemporary case studies. Offered alternate years. V.7

Prerequisite: GOVT 159. This course examines the evolving power of the nation’s highest court, as well as the biographies and ideologies of its justices. It uses past and current legal controversies and cases to illustrate how the Court has interpreted the constitutional powers of the president, Congress, and states. The class also focuses on government regulation of commerce and social welfare. Offered alternate years. V.7

Prerequisite: GOVT 122. An examination of political life and development in sub-Saharan Africa in the post-colonial era, including discussions of economic development, democratization, conflict, and the role of the West. Offered alternate years. This course cannot be taken ona P/CR/NC grading option. V.4, V.7

Prerequisite: GOVT 109. Topics will vary by semester. Topic for Spring 2013: "Chinese-American Relations." This course examines the content and causes of Chinese-American relations from 1945 to the present. Students will be introduced to the different grand strategic orientations of the two countries and will examine various factors influencing each state's foreign policy. The course may be repeated for credit when the course content changes. This course cannot be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option. V.7

Prerequisite: GOVT 109. Why and how do states use military force? What factors best explain the origins of war? What are the alternatives to the use of force and when are they effective? This course examines critical issues in international security studies, striking a balance between the theory and history of war by examining case studies on the origins of war, up to the current war in Iraq. This course cannot be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option. V.7

Prerequisite: GOVT 159. This course examines leading theoretical perspectives on the development of the American regime and constitutional order. Utilizing case studies, the course will place particular emphasis on examining shifts in governing authority, the evolution of the party system, and the relationship of government to the economy. Students will complete a substantial research project. This course cannot be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option. III.W, V.7

Prerequisite: GOVT 122. This course examines definitions of democracy and authoritarianism and the rise and fall of democratic regimes primarily throughout the non-western world. We examine cases where democracy is firmly planted and others where it has not been attempted or has failed to take root to discover patterns in the conditions that favor democracy or dictatorship. Offered alternate years. This course cannot be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option. V.4, V.7

Prerequisites: 100-level GOVT course and permission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.

Prerequisite: Open by permission to seniors who are doing major work in the division or in related interdepartmental majors. Subjects and projects are determined by the interests and needs of the members of the group. Opportunity is given for independent work. III.O, III.W, V.7

Prerequisites: One 100-level GOVT course, one 200-level GOVT course, and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor.