Biography
I have research interests in International Organization and Law, Political Psychology, International Relations Theory, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Analysis, Survey and Experimental Methods, and Digital Humanities.
My research program is centered on applying insights from political psychology and behavioral economics to the study of international politics. In particular, I study how psychological processes shape the preferences of policy makers and publics over international cooperation and global governance. My current substantive areas of interest include implementation of international law, identity and morality in international politics, and performance of international organizations. My research has been published or is forthcoming in The European Journal of International Relations, Foreign Policy Analysis, Journal of European Public Policy, and The Journal of Human Values. During Summers 2016 and 2017, I will be a research fellow at the Center for Global Cooperation Research at the University of Duisburg in Germany.
For more on my research, please see burcubayram.net
Professional Preparation
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- 2011 PhD in Political Science , The Ohio State University
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- 2006 MA in Political Science , The Ohio State University
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- 2004 MA in International Studies , North Carolina State University
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- 2002 BA in International Relations , Middle East Technical University
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- 2007 Survey Research Specialization , The Ohio State University
Appointments
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Jan 2012 to
Jan 2013
Assist Professor
University of Texas at Arlington
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Jan 2012 to
Jan 2013
Assist Professor
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Jan 2011 to
Jan 2012
Assist Professor
MacEwan University, Canada
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Jan 2011 to
Jan 2012
Assist Professor
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Jan 2007 to
Jan 2011
Instructor
The Ohio State University
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Jan 2007 to
Jan 2011
Instructor
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Sept 2005 to
June 2007
Research & Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
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Sept 2005 to
June 2007
Research & Teaching Assistant
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Sept 2004 to
Aug 2005
Graduate Fellow
The Ohio State University
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Sept 2004 to
Aug 2005
Graduate Fellow
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Sept 2002 to
June 2004
Research & Teaching Assistant
North Carolina State University
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Sept 2002 to
June 2004
Research & Teaching Assistant
Memberships
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Professional
- Sept 2015 to Present American Political Science Association, International Studies Association, International Society of Political Psychology, Midwest Political Science Association, Women’s Caucus in Political Science, Women in Conflict Studies, Women’s Caucus in Internationa
Awards and Honors
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- Jun 2015 Research Fellowship, Käte Hamburger Kolleg / Centre for Global Cooperation Research sponsored by University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
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- Jan 2013 Freshmen Leaders on Campus (FLOC) Honoree sponsored by University of Texas at ArlingtonUTA
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- Jul 2009 Graduate Associate Teaching Award Nominee, Highest recognition of the exceptional teaching sponsored by The Ohio State University
- May 2009 Morris Abrams Award in International Relations sponsored by Columbia University & Jewish Family Foundation
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- Sep 2006 Jacobina Aman Award for Best Seminar Paper Written by a Graduate Student sponsored by Department of Political Science, The Ohio State University
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- Sep 2004 University Fellowship sponsored by The Ohio State University
- Sep 2004 Sigma Iota Rho, National Honor Society for International Studies sponsored by Department of Political Science, North Carolina State University
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- Jun 2002 Dean's High Honor List With Distinction sponsored by Middle East Technical University
Research and Expertise
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Research Interests
International Organization & Law, International Relations Theory, Political Psychology, Foreign Policy Analysis, Public Opinion, Survey and Experimental Methods, Digital Humanities, and Political Economy of Higher Education. For more information on my research, please visit burcubayram.net
Publications
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”Good Europeans? How European Identity and Costs Interact to Explain Support for Compliance with European Union Law” Journal of European Public Policy. Published Online First.
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"On Legal Obligation in International Politics" International Journal of Interdisciplinary Global Studies. Forthcoming.
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”Aiding Strangers: Generalized Trust and the Moral Basis of Public Support for Foreign Development Aid” Foreign Policy Analysis. Forthcoming.
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"Values and Prosocial Behavior in the Global Context: Why Values Predict Public Support for Aid to Developing Countries." Journal of Human Values. Forthcoming.
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{Journal Article }
"The Choice for Integration: Foreign Policy Beliefs and German Parliamentarians’ Support for European Integration." Under Review.
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"Due Deference: Cosmopolitan Social Identity and the Psychology of Legal Obligation." Revise & Resubmit. Resubmitted.
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"What Drives Modern Diogenes? Individual Values and Cosmopolitan Identity" European Journal of International Relations. 21(2):451-479. Published.
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"Perceiving Risk Perception: An Analysis of Risk Perception Research and Discussion of Its Policy Implications" Igdir Journal of Social Sciences. 8:21-41. Published.
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" It's the Economy, not European Identity: Analyzing Public Support for EU Membership in Central and Eastern European Countries" Alternatives-Turkish Journal of International Relations. 14(2) Published.
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"Financing Global Governance: Explaining Donor Funding Patterns at International Organizations." (With Erin Graham) Under Review.
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Journal Article
2016
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Journal Article
2015
Presentations
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March 2104
“Sacrifice for Strangers: Generalized Trust and Global Distributive Justice.” Paper presented at the annual convention of International Studies Association, Toronto, March 26-29, 2014Last presented: International Studies Association Annual Convention
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September 2015
"Financing Global Governance: Explaining Donor Funding at IOs" (with Erin Graham)Examines donor funding patterns at UN institutions.
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April 2014
"Nationalism, Cosmopolitanism, and the Limits of Global Justice.” Paper presented at the annual convention of Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, April 3-6, 2014Last presented: Midwest Political Science Association
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April 2013
"A Value Explanation of Cosmopolitan Identity." Paper presented at the annual convention of Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, April 11-15, 2013
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April 2013
"What Drives Modern Diogenes? A Value Explanation of Cosmopolitan Identity." Paper presented at the annual convention of International Studies Association, San Francisco, April 3-6, 2013
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April 2013
"Who Belongs to the Global Polis? Moral Values and Cosmopolitan Identity" Paper presented at the annual convention of Western Political Science Association, Los Angeles, March 28-30, 2013
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April 2012
"The Psychology of International Legal Obligation: Identity, Membership, and Deference to International Law" Paper presented at the annual convention of International Studies Association, San Diego, April 1-4, 2012
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April 2011
"Identity, Strategy and Legal Compliance in the European Union: Effects of 'We-Ness' on Infringements" Paper presented at the annual convention of American Political Science Association, Seattle, September 1-4, 2011.
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February 2010
"Legal Normativity and Obligation to International Law" Paper presented at the annual convention of International Studies Association, New Orleans, February 17-20, 2010.
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January 2010
"The Call of Legal Duty: Legal Obligation and Compliance in the European Union 1978-2004" Paper presented at the annual convention of Southern Political Science Association, Atlanta, January 7-9, 2010.
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November 2009
"Legal Duty and Compliance in the European Union" Paper presented at the annual convention of International Studies Association-Midwest Section, St. Louis, November 6-9, 2009.
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February 2009
"Legal Obligation in International Politics: Revitalizing a Unique Path to Compliance" Paper presented at the annual convention of International Studies Association, New York, February 15-18, 2009.
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“Financing Global Governance: Explaining Donor Funding Patterns at International Organizations.” (With E. Graham).Presented at the annual convention of American Political Science Association, September 3-6, 2015.
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Support & Funding
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May 2016 to
Aug 2016
Research Fellowship sponsored by
Center for Global Cooperation Research, University of Duisburg-Essen. - $20000
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May 2016 to
Aug 2016
Research Fellowship sponsored by
Center for Global Cooperation Research, University of Duisburg-Essen. - $20000
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Sept 2011 to
June 2012
Research, Scholarly Activity and Creative Achievement Fund sponsored by
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Sept 2011 to
June 2012
Research, Scholarly Activity and Creative Achievement Fund sponsored by
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Apr 2008 to
July 2011
Professional Association Travel Grants sponsored by
ISA - $1000
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Apr 2008 to
July 2011
Professional Association Travel Grants sponsored by
ISA - $1000
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Apr 2009 to
June 2011
Mershon Center for International Security Dissertation Grant sponsored by
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Apr 2009 to
June 2011
Office of International Affairs Dissertation Research Grant sponsored by
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Apr 2009 to
June 2011
Graduate School Alumni Dissertation Research Grant sponsored by
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Apr 2009 to
June 2011
Mershon Center for International Security Dissertation Grant sponsored by
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Other Research Activities
- 2015
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Oct 2015 Invited Speaker, University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Psychology
University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Psychology
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Feb 2015 Invited Conference Participant, University of Iowa, Department of Political Science, Journeys in World Politics.
University of Iowa, Department of Political Science
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- Invited Talks
- 2014
- Invited Talks
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Feb 2014 Invited Conference Participant, Scripps College, European Union Center of California.
Scripps College
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Feb 2014 Invited Presenter, Behavioral IR Workshop, University of California San Diego
University of California San Diego, Department of Political Science.
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- Invited Talks
- 2013
- Invited Talks
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June 2013 Invited Presenter, Behavioral IR Workshop, University of California San Diego
University of California San Diego, Department of Political Science.
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- Invited Talks
- 2011
- Speaker Series Organizer
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Sept 2011 Interdisciplinary Speaker Series Co-organizer, Department of Political Science, MacEwan University, AY 2011-2012
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- Speaker Series Organizer
- 2008
- Research Workshop Coordinator
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Sept 2008 Research in International Politics Workshop, Department of Political Science, The Ohio State University, AY 2008-2009
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- Research Workshop Coordinator
Students Supervised
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Present
Tommy L Reed -
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Dec 2014
Wesley P Watson Graduate Student in Political Sciencewesley.watson@mavs.uta.edu | (682) 300-3925 -
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Whitney Riek -
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Courses
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POLS 4360-001
THEORIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMThis upper division course examines the major theories and issues in the field of International Relations (IR). In IR, we often use paradigms to organize our thinking and research. They will serve as our organizing principle in this course. We will examine and critique the major paradigms in the field. We will start by discussing the role of theory, levels of analysis, and what the field of IR tries to accomplish. We will then focus on the main approaches and questions in the study of international relations. This course combines theory with empirics. We will also work on applying theories of IR to contemporary issues and devising practical solutions to pressing political problems.
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POLS 5341-001
Political Psychology and International RelationsThis graduate seminar focuses on psychological approaches to international relations and examines how these perspectives advance the study of world politics. Behavioral traits, trust, values, belief systems, personality and leadership, identity, group decision-making, emotions, and biology will be studied in several substantive areas. This course will also explore forms of methodology and ways of assessing cognition. This course does not require a background in psychology or international politics.
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POLS 4392-001
Politics of International Law and Organization (Special Topics in Political Science)International law lies at the center of international politics. This course examines the interaction between law and politics in the international system. What is international law and how does it compare to domestic law? What is the difference between international law and non-legal norms? Why do states create international legal agreements? How does international law shape state behavior? When and why do states comply with international law? Are international law and institutions democratic? This course will explore these questions in a number of substantive issue areas such as use of force, human rights, environmental law, and criminal law. This is not a law course. Students are not expected to have any background in law or legal theory.
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POLS 2311-005
GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATESThis course offers an introduction to the constituent units and workings of the American government, and provides an overview of the politics of the United States. In the first part of this course, we will examine the relationship between citizens and the government, explore the U.S. Constitution and Federalism, and learn about civil rights and liberties. The second section of the course is devoted to the key actors in American politics, such as the media, interest groups, and political parties. In the third part, we will learn about the institutions of the American national government, and specifically focus on the Congress, the Presidency, and courts. Before we wrap up the semester, we will also explore domestic and foreign policy making processes.
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POLS 2311-006
GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATESThis course offers an introduction to the constituent units and workings of the American government, and provides an overview of the politics of the United States. In the first part of this course, we will examine the relationship between citizens and the government, explore the U.S. Constitution and Federalism, and learn about civil rights and liberties. The second section of the course is devoted to the key actors in American politics, such as the media, interest groups, and political parties. In the third part, we will learn about the institutions of the American national government, and specifically focus on the Congress, the Presidency, and courts. Before we wrap up the semester, we will also explore domestic and foreign policy making processes.
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POLS 4360-001
Theories of International RelationsThis course examines the major theories and issues in the field of International Relations (IR). In IR, we are often use paradigms to organize our thinking and research. They will serve as our organizing principle in this course. We will examine and critique the major paradigms in the field. We will start by discussing the role of theory, levels of analysis, and what the field of IR tries to accomplish. We will then focus on the main approaches and questions in the study of international relations. This course combines theory with empirics. We will also work on applying theories of IR to contemporary issues and devising practical solutions to pressing political problems.
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POLS 5384-001
Politics of International LawInternational law lies at the center of international politics. This graduate seminar examines the interaction between law and politics in the international system. What is international law and how does it compare to domestic law? What is the difference between international law and non-legal norms? Why do states create international legal agreements? How does international law shape state behavior? When and why do states comply with international law? Are international law and institutions democratic? This course will explore these questions in a number of substantive issue areas such as use of force, human rights, environmental law, and criminal law. This is not a law course. Students are not expected to have any background in law or legal theory.
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POLS 4360-001
Pols 4360-001 Theories of the International SystemThis upper division course examines the major theories and issues in the field of International Relations (IR). In IR, we are often use paradigms to organize our thinking and research. They will serve as our organizing principle in this course. We will examine and critique the major paradigms in the field. We will start by discussing the role of theory, levels of analysis, and what the field of IR tries to accomplish. We will then focus on the main approaches and questions in the study of international relations. This course combines theory with empirics. We will also work on applying theories of IR to contemporary issues and devising practical solutions to pressing political problems.
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POLS 2311-007
Pols 2311-007 Government Of The United StatesThis course offers an introduction to the constituent units and workings of the American government, and provides an overview of the politics of the United States. In the first part of this course, we will examine the relationship between citizens and the government, explore the U.S. Constitution and Federalism, and learn about civil rights and liberties. The second section of the course is devoted to the key actors in American politics, such as the media, interest groups, and political parties. In the third part, we will learn about the institutions of the American national government, and specifically focus on the Congress, the Presidency, and courts. Before we wrap up the semester, we will also explore domestic and foreign policy making processes.
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POLS 2311-006
Pols 2311-006 Government Of The United StatesThis course offers an introduction to the constituent units and workings of the American government, and provides an overview of the politics of the United States. In the first part of this course, we will examine the relationship between citizens and the government, explore the U.S. Constitution and Federalism, and learn about civil rights and liberties. The second section of the course is devoted to the key actors in American politics, such as the media, interest groups, and political parties. In the third part, we will learn about the institutions of the American national government, and specifically focus on the Congress, the Presidency, and courts. Before we wrap up the semester, we will also explore domestic and foreign policy making processes.
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POLS 2311-007
Government Of the United StatesThis course offers an introduction to the constituent units and workings of the American government, and provides an overview of the politics of the United States. In the first part of this course, we will examine the relationship between citizens and the government, explore the U.S. Constitution and Federalism, and learn about civil rights and liberties. The second section of the course is devoted to the key actors in American politics, such as the media, interest groups, and political parties. In the third part, we will learn about the institutions of the American national government, and specifically focus on the Congress, the Presidency, and courts. Before we wrap up the semester, we will also explore domestic and foreign policy making processes.
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POLS 2311-007
GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATESThis course offers an introduction to the constituent units and workings of the American government, and provides an overview of the politics of the United States. In the first part of this course, we will examine the relationship between citizens and the government, explore the U.S. Constitution and Federalism, and learn about civil rights and liberties. The second section of the course is devoted to the key actors in American politics, such as the media, interest groups, and political parties. In the third part, we will learn about the institutions of the American national government, and specifically focus on the Congress, the Presidency, and courts. Before we wrap up the semester, we will also explore domestic and foreign policy making processes. (The uploaded syllabus is representative only)
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POLS 5332-001
THEORIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMThis graduate seminar examines the major theories and issues in the field of International Relations (IR). In IR, we are often use paradigms to organize our thinking and research. They will serve as our organizing principle in this course. We will examine and critique the major paradigms in the field. We will start by discussing the role of theory, levels of analysis, and what the field of IR tries to accomplish. We will then focus on the main approaches and questions in the study of international relations. This course combines theory with empirics. We will also work on applying theories of IR to contemporary issues and devising practical solutions to pressing political problems.
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POLS 2311-006
GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATESThis course offers an introduction to the constituent units and workings of the American government, and provides an overview of the politics of the United States. In the first part of this course, we will examine the relationship between citizens and the government, explore the U.S. Constitution and Federalism, and learn about civil rights and liberties. The second section of the course is devoted to the key actors in American politics, such as the media, interest groups, and political parties. In the third part, we will learn about the institutions of the American national government, and specifically focus on the Congress, the Presidency, and courts. Before we wrap up the semester, we will also explore domestic and foreign policy making processes. -
POLS 4392-001
International Organizations (Special Topics in Political Science)This upper division course focuses on psychological and actor-specific approaches to international relations. Working at the intersection of macro and micro-theory, we will explore how political psychology and foreign policy analysis can contribute to the study of world politics. In the first part of the course, we will learn about actor-specific and actor-general theory and discuss the importance of brining in psychology to the study of world politics. In the second part of the course, we will concentrate on foreign policy images and belief systems, personality and leadership, presidential character, decision-making in groups, updating and learning, emotion and identity politics. We will also explore forms of methodology, ways of assessing cognition, and conducting political research.
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POLS 2311-014
Government of the United StatesThis course offers an introduction to the constituent units and workings of the American government, and provides an overview of the politics of the United States. In the first part of this course, we will examine the relationship between citizens and the government, explore the U.S. Constitution and Federalism, and learn about civil rights and liberties. The second section of the course is devoted to the key actors in American politics, such as the media, interest groups, and political parties. In the third part, we will learn about the institutions of the American national government, and specifically focus on the Congress, the Presidency, and courts. Before we wrap up the semester, we will also explore domestic and foreign policy making processes.
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POLS 5384-001
TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSPolitical Psychology & International Relations: This graduate seminar focuses on psychological approaches to international relations and examines how these perspectives can contribute to the study of world politics. In particular, we will concentrate on foreign policy images and belief systems, personality and leadership, decision-making in groups, updating and learning as well as study the role of risk and emotions in foreign policy making. We will also explore forms of methodology and ways of assessing cognition. -
POLS 2311-014
Government of the United StatesThis course offers an introduction to the constituent units and workings of the American government, and provides an overview of the politics of the United States. In the first part of this course, we will examine the relationship between citizens and the government, explore the U.S. Constitution and Federalism, and learn about civil rights and liberties. The second section of the course is devoted to the key actors in American politics, such as the media, interest groups, and political parties. In the third part, we will learn about the institutions of the American national government, and specifically focus on the Congress, the Presidency, and courts. Before we wrap up the semester, we will also explore domestic and foreign policy making processes.
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Other Teaching Activities
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- Courses Taught
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At UTA & Other Institutions
UTA
Undergraduate:
Theories of International Relations
Foreign Policy and Psychology
Government of the United States
Graduate:
Theories of International Relations
International Relations and Political Psychology
OTHER UNIVERSITIES
Theories of International Relations
Introduction to International Relations
Politics of Global Problems
International Politics
International Cooperation and Organization
Enduring & Current Debates in International Politics
Seniors’ Capstone in Political Science- International Relations
Canadian Politics & Government
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- Courses Taught
Service to the Profession
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Elected
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Sept 2011 to Present Discussant
Annual Convention of American Political Science Association (2015, 2011), International Studies Association (2014, 2013), Midwest Political Science Association (2014, 2013), Western Political Science Association (2013).
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Mar 2013 to Present Chair
Annual Convention of American Political Science Association (2015), International Studies Association (2014, 2013), Midwest Political Science Association (2014), Western Political Science Association (2013).
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Aug 2011 to June 2012 Interdisciplinary Speaker Series Co-organizer
Department of Political Science, MacEwan University
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Aug 2008 to June 2009 Research Workshop Coordinator
Research in International Politics, Department of Political Science, The Ohio State University
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Feb 2010 to Present Reviewer
International Theory
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Jan 2013 to Present Member, Editorial Board
Journal of Political Science and Public Affairs
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Sept 2013 to Present Reviewer
APSR
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June 2015 to Present Reviewer
EJIR, FPA,
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Sept 2015 to Present Reviewer
Journal of Political Science and Public Affairs, Interdisciplinary Journal of Social Sciences, Oxford University Press.
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Service to the University
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Appointed
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Aug 2012 to Present Member, Graduate Studies Committee
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
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Aug 2012 to Present Member, Programs and Hagard Lectures Committee
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
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Sept 2013 to Present Member, Curriculum Committee
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
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Sept 2013 to Present Member, Retention Committee
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
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Sept 2013 to May 2014 Member, Research Committee
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington,
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Oct 2015 to Present Member, Ad Hoc Certificates Committee
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
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Oct 2015 to Present Member, Student Honors and Scholarships Committee
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
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Sept 2014 to May 2015 Member Alternative, Student Grievance
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
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Nov 2015 to Present Member, Civic Engagement Search Committee
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
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Sept 2015 to Present Member, Student Competency Committee
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
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Elected
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Aug 2011 to June 2012 Model UN Faculty Co-Advisor
MacEwan University
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Sept 2014 to May 2015 Member, Public Policy Search Committee
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
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Sept 2013 to Present Participant and Presenter, Political Science Week
Department of Political Science, University of Texas at Arlington
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Sept 2015 to Oct 2015 Speaker
Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Arlington
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Mar 2015 to Present Co-organizer, 2017 Webb Memorial Lecture
University of Texas at Arlington, Spring 2015-Spring 2017.
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