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This 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.

This 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.

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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

International 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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. 

This 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)

This 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. 

This 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.