Government: GOV

Lower-Division Courses

GOV X03D. Introduction to the Middle East: Adjustment and Change in Modern Times.

The responses of the societies of the Middle East and North Africa (Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Israel, and the Arab world) to Western cultural and political challenges, primarily since about 1800.

GOV X05C. United States Politics and Government.

Examine the origin and development of the U.S. Constitution and the structure and powers of the national government, including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties, and civil rights.

GOV X06C. Politics and Government in Contemporary Texas.

Develop an understanding of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas.

GOV X07. Introduction to Holocaust and Genocide Studies.

Examine interdisciplinary perspectives (including historical, political, socio-psychological, and cultural methods and insights) on genocide as a global phenomenon.

GOV X10L. American and Texas Government.

A basic survey of American government, including fundamental political institutions, federal, state, and local; special attention to the United States and Texas Constitutions.

GOV X12L. Issues and Policies in American Government.

Analysis of underlying themes concerned with American political institutions and policies, including the United States Constitution.

GOV X12P. Constitutional Principles: Core Texts.

Close readings from primary texts that have shaped or that reflect deeply upon American democracy, including the Declaration of Independence, The Federalist Papers, and Tocqueville's Democracy in America.

GOV X14. Introductory Topics in Political Science.

Introduction to varying topics in government and politics.

GOV X14.11. Introduction to Politics in East Asia.

Introduction to politics and political systems of Japan, China, Taiwan, North Korea, and South Korea.

GOV X14.5. Asia's Futures.

Current issues, visible trends, and projections for Asia's future.

GOV X14.7. Race, Politics, and Identity in Asian America.

An introduction to Asian American politics. Subjects include the American political process, and the historic and contemporary role of Asian Americans within that process.

GOV X14C. Competing Visions of the Good Life.

Introduces the great rival conceptions of the moral basis and goals of political life as elaborated by revolutionary thinkers throughout the history of political philosophy, including Aristotle, Aquinas, Locke, late modern critics of the Enlightenment, and others.

GOV X14D. Human Rights Theories and Practices.

Competing viewpoints on issues of human rights from multidisciplinary perspectives.

GOV X14E. Classics of Social and Political Thought.

Explores the origins of social scientific thought in the history of political philosophy and traces the development of one or more of the social sciences in modern times. Focuses on fundamental ideas about human nature, civil society, and politics, explored through reading such authors as Aristotle, Aquinas, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Freud.

GOV X18P. Fighting for Latino Power.

Examine issues that affect Latino political representation in the United States, specifically three aspects that are critical to political power in this country: the decennial Census, voting rights and the legal system, and electoral politics and political campaigns.

GOV X18R. Public Policy and Black Communities.

Examine how public policy has both advanced and hindered opportunities for Black people and communities from the Constitutional era to the present, addressing such areas as education, health, housing, and policing.

GOV X19C. Black and Latinx Intersections.

Examine the complex relationships between and among Black and Latinx communities and the political and structural forces and contexts that shape their interactions. Explore Black identity within the Latinx population, racial politics, coalitions of Black American and Latinx groups, race among Latinxs, racial inequality, and the politics of immigration.

GOV X19D. The New Latinas/os/xs.

Explore the trajectories of various communities many have called the new Latinas/os/xs by identifying how race, gender, sexuality, class, indigeneity, language, migration, and geography influence the lives, identities, and sociopolitical incorporation of new Latinas/os/xs.

GOV X19S. Topics in Government.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

GOV X29S. Topics in Government.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

GOV X71N. Administrative Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in a national, state, or local administrative agency. Written reports required.

GOV X72N. Campaigns and Elections Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in political campaigns and polling. Written reports required.

GOV X73N. Legislative Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in a national, state, or local legislature. Written reports required.

Upper-Division Courses

GOV X19S. Topics in Government.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

GOV X20K. United States Constitutional Development: Structures.

A survey of the origin and growth of the American constitutional system, with emphasis on political structures and processes.

GOV X20L. Arab-Israeli Politics.

In-depth study of domestic, regional, and international factors involved in politics in the Middle East, including simulation of diplomatic interaction in the Arab-Israeli conflict.

GOV X20N. United States Constitutional Development: Rights.

A survey of the origin and growth of the American constitutional system with an emphasis on the development of civil rights and civil liberties in America.

GOV X21M. Politics in Japan.

Survey of postwar Japanese politics; the occupation, governmental institutions, interest groups, protest movements, industrial policy, the government-business relationship, and political and economic reform.

GOV X22C. War and Peace: China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Use the modern theory of war and cutting edge political science research to understand the evolution of war and peace over the past two centuries in East Asia.

GOV X22M. Politics in China.

Survey of twentieth-century China: historical trends; 1911 revolution; Warlord-Nationalist period; Communist revolution; post-1949 issues; new social and political institutions.

GOV X24C. Political Ideologies and Manifestos.

Survey major political ideologies like socialism, capitalism, and fascism; as well as the more recent so-called "Fourth Political Theory of Russian ideologue Aleksandr Dugin, (variable) popular ideologies, and internet manifestos. Explore each ideology through original texts and utopian/dystopian representations in popular culture (e.g., literature, film, music, graphic art, architecture, design).

GOV X24D. Populism in Central and Eastern Europe.

Survey the political nature, profile, and patterns of populism in selected post-communist democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. Examine populism in terms of impact on agenda setting, political process, and governance of the region in focus at specific national and European Union-wide levels.

GOV X24E. Intelligence and Espionage in the Eastern Bloc.

Examine the specific national approaches to foreign and domestic intelligence and espionage of former Communist bloc countries from early twentieth century to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe.

GOV X24F. Economic Development in Post-Communist States.

Relate broad issues of economic development across the post-communist space since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Question and explore concepts, assumptions, and tools we use to assess development.

GOV X24G. Central Asian Politics and Economies.

Relate major political and economic issues of post-Soviet Central Asia from Soviet legacy and regime types to state-business relations and investment environment. Learn about the characteristics that unite and distinguish the Central Asian region.

GOV X24I. Nature and Politics in Post-Communist States.

Explore the key issues related to the political economy of human-nature interactions in post-communist countries, including politics of point-source natural resources, diffuse resources, and the commons.

GOV X24J. Governments and Politics of Eastern Europe.

GOV X24L. Governments and Politics of Western Europe.

Comparative study of peoples, institutions, parties, interest groups, and bureaucracy in the countries of Western Europe, concentrating on the major political systems of Britain, France, Germany, and Italy.

GOV X24O. Constitutionalism in Divided Societies.

Analyze constitutional strategies for divided societies where social divisions like race, ethnicity, language, or religion are a driving force in politics and risk group exclusion or violence.

GOV X24P. Research in Democratic and Constitutional Development.

Analyze the structures of democratic and constitutional development, the drivers of democratic change, and the practice of actively promoting these factors through democracy assistance.

GOV X25. Political Parties.

Character of the American party system, organization and leadership; pressure politics; the nominating process, campaigns, suffrage, elections, and the expression of public opinion.

GOV X26D. Data Science for the Social World.

Introduction to data science for the political and economic world. Explore a variety of political and economic data and develop proficiency in R and Excel.

GOV X27L. Public Opinion and American Politics.

The nature of and major influences on public attitudes, the measurement of public opinion, and the role of public opinion in government.

GOV X28L. Introduction to Latin American Government and Politics.

An introductory survey of Latin American political systems: governmental organization, political processes, and current problems.

GOV X29S. Topics in Government.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

GOV X30K. The American President.

Development of the power and influence of the president; nomination, election, and responsibility; case studies of presidential problems; comparison of president and other executives.

GOV X31L. Law and Society.

The role of law in the context of major social issues; legal research and oral argument.

GOV X34C. Thomas Paine, Liberalism, and the Enlightenment.

Analyze the purpose and philosophy of Thomas Paine's writings in their relation to the political thought and politics of his time.

GOV X34D. Roots of Democracy.

Examine the historical development and ideological underpinnings of Athenian democracy, the first known democracy, from the sixth to fourth centuries BCE. Explore a broad range of primary sources and some secondary scholarships and gain a familiarity with the key principles and practices of this unique participatory government in its political, historical, and intellectual context.

GOV X34E. Citizenship and Patriotism.

Examine the idea of patriotism and citizenship over history, from classical antiquity to contemporary times. Analyze the moral and political value of patriotism, nationalism and cosmopolitanism.

GOV X35C. Religion in American Political Thought.

Explore religion and politics in the United States through reading of mostly primary sources addressing religious arguments taking positions on historical and contemporary issues.

GOV X35D. Natural Law Theory.

Study of the fundamental moral principles that are built into the design of human nature and lie at the roots of conscience.

GOV X35E. Hegel and the Formation of Modern European Identity.

An in-depth study of how Hegel identifies the social conditions necessary for personal self-realization but also for freedom by means of political community.

GOV X35G. African American Social and Political Thought.

Examines the speeches and writings by major theorists and critics of the prophetic tradition of black political thought.

GOV X35I. Political Bioethics.

Analyze the decisional challenges facing political communities in deciding how to regulate future genetic manipulation of human embryos as therapy for diseases and as enhancement of normal capacities.

GOV X35M. Topics in Political Thought.

Intensive examination of selected issues in political thought.

GOV X35N. Topics in American State Government and Politics.

Analysis of varying topics in the study of American state government and politics.

GOV X35O. Politics and Literature.

Explores the "old battle between the poets and philosophers," in which the two sides battle for recognition as the deepest source of wisdom about politics and ethics. Includes readings from great works of political philosophy and literature.

GOV X35P. Classics of Social Scientific Thought.

Studies a selection of foundational modern classics in economics, psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology, drawn mainly from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

GOV X35Q. Global Justice.

Overview of contemporary theories on core issues of justice across national borders.

GOV X35R. Intellectual World of the American Founders.

A study of readings about politics, history, economics, ethics, religion, and law and their intellectual influence on founders such as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton.

GOV X36M. Governments and Politics of Russia.

Issues of nationalism and state-building facing Russia and its neighbors. Evaluation of the post-Soviet experience from the perspectives of both domestic and foreign policy.

GOV X37C. The Politics of Mexico.

Explore Mexico's political and economic development.

GOV X37D. Law and Democracy in Latin America.

Explore many of the challenges to the rule of law across Latin America and how they affect the quality of democracy in the region.

GOV X37E. International Politics of Latin America.

Analyze Latin America's political and economic relations with respect to external actors.

GOV X37F. Politics, Economy, and Society of Contemporary Brazil.

Examine major economic, political, and sociological developments in Brazil.

GOV X37G. The Politics of Development in Latin America.

Examine the struggle for development in Latin America.

GOV X37J. Race Politics and Caribbeans.

Examine racial and political themes among Spanish-speaking Caribbeans on the islands and in the United States. Explore racial politics in the three countries and compares notions of identity, experiences with racism and anti-racist protest with the United States

GOV X37N. Race and Ethnicity Politics.

Explore racial and ethnic politics throughout the United States with a focus on Black and Latino politics. Examine group identity, racial inequality, policy making, activism, criminal justice system, and immigration.

GOV X37V. Mexican American Political Thought.

Critically explore the multiple complementary and contradictory intellectual expressions of Mexican American political thought. Pay particular attention to Texas from the mid-nineteenth century through the period of the Chicano Movement in the latter part of the twentieth century.

GOV X38L. East Asian International Relations.

Survey of Russian/Soviet, Japanese, Chinese, and American foreign policies of the twentieth century, emphasizing Pacific-region interests; historical policies; intermittent conflicts, such as China versus Japan, Korean War, Indochina Wars; China's emergence as a nuclear power.

GOV X39L. Research Methods in Government.

An introduction to research design, data collection and analysis, and the use of the computer and related equipment.

GOV X41M. Decision Theory.

An introduction to the basic concepts and models using decision theory in political science, with particular emphasis on utility analysis, game theory, coalition formation, and voting behavior.

GOV X42N. Public Choice.

The political-economic models that have developed in this area of social science.

GOV X44. American Foreign Relations.

The aims, methods, and accomplishments of United States foreign policy since World War II, by geographic areas and by special problems.

GOV X44L. Introduction to Comparative Politics.

Introductory survey of basic concepts, perspectives, approaches, and trends in comparative politics, with emphasis on the formal-legal, group, class, elite, political culture, structural-functional, and systems approaches.

GOV X45C. Gender and Politics in a Comparative Perspective.

Examine the patterns of women's representation over time, and in different regions of the world. Explore why gender equality in political institutions is important, tracing the evolution of feminism over time.

GOV X47K. Governments and Politics of South Asia.

A survey of political developments, governmental organization, and economic and social problems in South Asia.

GOV X47L. Introduction to Political Theory.

Study of political theory: what it is; its origins; tradition; political theory today.

GOV X47N. Governments and Politics of Southeast Asia.

A survey of past and present governments and politics of the entire Southeast Asia region.

GOV X47P. Politics of Protecting the Great Barrier Reef.

Examine the numerous environmental challenges Australia's Great Barrier Reef (GBR) faces. Explore the livelihoods of the people who depend on or impact the GBR, and the people who are trying to save it.

GOV X48C. The European Union and Regional Integration.

Designed to provide a detailed introduction to the European Union, one of America's major economic and political partners and one of the major actors in contemporary international relations.

GOV X50K. Statistical Analysis in Political Science.

Elementary statistical techniques and their applications to problems in political science.

GOV X51C. The Classical Quest for Justice.

Introduces students to classical political thought through a study of seminal works of antiquity, focusing on those of Plato and Aristotle.

GOV X51D. The Theoretical Foundations of Modern Politics.

Examines competing foundations of the ongoing development of political and social modernity. Examines a selection of major authors from Machiavelli to Nietzsche.

GOV X51E. Contemporary Political Theory.

Introduces ongoing debates about identity, power, justice, rights, and democracy that are central to the theories of contemporary thinkers from Arendt to Habermas.

GOV X51F. Visions of Emancipation.

Examine and discuss a selection of the most relevant theories of political, social, and moral emancipation that have marked modern history. Focus on the works of political theorists, political militants, historians, and writers who have advocated visions of liberation from political oppression, social exclusion and discrimination, moral emptiness, and totalitarian domination.

GOV X51G. Critics of Modern Liberalism.

Selected critics of the philosophy of the Enlightenment from both the Left and the Right, and from the time of Rousseau to the present.

GOV X51J. Might and Right among Nations.

Major alternative approaches to the question of the moral character of international relations, as elaborated by some of the greatest political thinkers.

GOV X51K. Origin of the Idea of Religious Liberty.

Explore the origin of the idea of religious liberty in the history of political philosophy, focusing on its early modern development in core texts.

GOV X51L. Morality and Politics.

Interdisciplinary readings from major works exploring issues of ethics and leadership.

GOV X51M. Liberty and Empire: Machiavelli.

Explore Machiavelli's reputations through the examination of his works and analyze how those reputations relate to Machiavelli's own positioning and self-understanding.

GOV X51N. Montesquieu and Rousseau.

Examine the political thought of Montesquieu and Rousseau, the premier thinkers of the French Enlightenment. Use the themes of conservatism and radicalism to consider the thinkers individually and as a pair.

GOV X51O. Forensic Files: Philosophy Crimes.

Explore political philosophies from the continental tradition (Heidegger/Arendt, Nietzsche, Adorno/Horkheimer, and Agamben/Schmitt) implicated in radical politics and answering to political turning points, with a focus on research and reading in historical contexts.

GOV X51P. Tyranny and Politics.

Explore what tyranny is and how it relates to political life.

GOV X51R. Kant and Our Modern Age.

Explore the philosophical principles in the works of Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) as one of the most important and still influential contributors to the European Enlightenment.

GOV X51S. Xenophon and Machiavelli.

Explore the themes of morality and leadership in the writings of two great political philosophers, the ancient Athenian Xenophon and the renaissance Florentine Machiavelli.

GOV X51T. Hegel and His Heirs: Philosophy That Remade the West.

Explore how Hegel's philosophy contributed to the founding of the modern social sciences and led to innovations in the study of religion, psychology, education, social organizations, and social reform.

GOV X53D. Darwin and the Politics of Evolution.

A careful reading of Darwin's influential Origin of the Species by Means of Natural Selection, together with an examination of the religious, political, and scientific controversies the book has inspired from its first publication to the present day.

GOV X55C. Applied Research Methods I.

Introduction to the research process in the social sciences. The primary emphasis is on engaging in research projects, writing research proposals, analyzing data, and presenting research.

GOV X55D. Applied Research Methods II.

Introduction to the research process in the social sciences. The primary emphasis is on engaging in research projects, writing research proposals, analyzing data, and presenting research.

GOV X55J. Human Behavior as Rational Action.

An economic approach in studying rational action.

GOV X55M. Topics in Political Science.

Emphasis on varying topics in government and politics of contemporary interest and concern.

GOV X55N. World War I in Real Time.

Follows the timeline of World War I events as they happened. Using the tools of political science, engages modern, cutting edge theories and evidence about the origins and conduct of war to address why "the seminal tragedy of modern times" occurred when it did, and what we can learn from it in the present.

GOV X55P. Political Sociology.

A survey of approaches to the study of the state as a social structure; political power and power systems; ideology; political parties and elites.

GOV X57C. Constitutional Interpretation.

Designed to improve reasoning and communication skills through constitutional interpretation. Determining what the Constitution means, how to determine what it means, and who should determine what it means.

GOV X57D. Civil Liberties.

Explore the United States constitution and Supreme Court with a focus on civil rights and liberties.

GOV X57E. Supreme Court and Public Policy.

Explore the effects of American politics and culture on the Supreme Court and vice versa.

GOV X57F. Constitutional Structure of Power.

Explore the structures of power in a constitutional democracy.

GOV X57G. Structure of Individual Liberties.

Explore the ways in which the Constitution protects individual rights while accommodating the often competing claims of state, groups, and communities.

GOV X57I. Constitutional Design.

Explore the design and implementation of national constitutions.

GOV X57J. Law of Politics.

Explore theoretical and philosophical issues at the intersection of law and politics.

GOV X57L. Judicial Process and Behavior.

Introduction to traditional and modern approaches to the study of the judicial process, with emphasis on the nature and origin of judicial decisions and the factors that affect judicial decision making.

GOV X57M. Topics in Public Law.

Intensive study of various aspects of law and the legal system.

GOV X57N. Amending the United States Constitution.

Examine the evolution of the United States Constitution from the founding to the present, with a focus on the major forces and fault lines that have made the Constitution today one of the world's most difficult to amend.

GOV X57V. Asian American Jurisprudence.

Examine the historical development of United States law and its relationship to Asian Americans, and of Asian American jurisprudence as an independent field of legal scholarship.

GOV X58. Introduction to Public Policy.

A survey of American public policy, with emphasis on modern problems and trends.

GOV X60C. Introduction to International Relations.

GOV X60D. International Security.

Explore the conditions and motivations behind the use of military force in world politics.

GOV X60E. International Political Economy.

Study of the changing relationship between political and economic power in international relations.

GOV X60F. Global Governance.

Explore the forces that shape global stability and instability with a focus on international agreements.

GOV X60G. Causes of War.

GOV X60I. The Politics of International Trade.

Examine the relationship between international trade, and domestic and international politics.

GOV X60J. Globalization and the Nation State.

Explore the evolution of the global economy.

GOV X60O. Business and Society.

Explore the relationship between firms and society, including the role of regulation and government policy in shaping economic outcomes. Examine how governments encourage economic activity.

GOV X60P. International Organization.

In-depth introduction to the theory and practice of international organizations.

GOV X60R. Civil Wars and Ethnic Violence.

Study of the ethnic conflicts and civil wars that pose the greatest threats to international peace and security today.

GOV X60S. Terrorism and Counterterrorism.

Examines the historical origins of terrorist violence, the primary causes of terrorist acts committed both by opposition and government forces, as well as counter terrorist measures taken by states and international organizations.

GOV X60T. Multinational Corporations and International Law.

Study the ways governments use international economic law to shape international business.

GOV X62C. Globalization and the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Examine the modern globalization process that also incorporates a description of the current Coronavirus pandemic as a phenomenon that is inextricably linked with modern globalization.

GOV X62L. Government Research Internship.

Fieldwork in research and analysis on governmental and political problems.

GOV X62N. Archer Center Washington Internship.

Fieldwork in research and analysis on governmental and political problems.

GOV X62S. Memories of War.

Consider the ways the wars of the twentieth and twenty-first century are being remembered in Germany and the United States - from poems, novels and films to monuments and the controversial debates about military conflicts that the two countries have been involved in. Utilize theories of social memory, and concepts of individual and social mourning, to analyze how war affects individual lives, how societies mourn, and how remembering war impacts national identity and politics.

GOV X62U. Security and Policy in Eastern Europe and Russia.

Examine key contemporary security issues and policy dilemmas through the perspective of post-communist Eastern European countries in the context of European Union (EU) enlargement waves, and in the framework of their membership in supranational organizations. Consider the transformation of regional states' national security strategies, threat perception, and priorities transitioning from former Warsaw pact to full-fledged EU and NATO membership in shaping their respective national security priorities.

GOV X63U. Switzerland and Globalization.

Investigate how the small European country of Switzerland positions itself in a globalized world and how it competes and thrives in it. Explore the questions of how globalization impacts a small, affluent country and how its economy copes with globalization. Consider Swiss history, and its development of direct democracy, to understand Swiss exceptionalism, its response to contemporary issues, and its influence abroad.

GOV X64C. Islam and Politics.

An introduction to Islamic political thought.

GOV X64D. Evolution of Special Operation Forces.

Explore the global evolution of Special Operations Forces from different theoretical perspectives, including historical institutionalism, complexity, and bureaucratic politics.

GOV X64E. Monarchies and Mini-States.

Examine the remarkable variety among the political systems of the 28 remaining monarchies and the survival and thriving of mini-states around the world.

GOV X64F. Soundtrack of Revolutions.

Examine the significance of music in the social and political uprisings of countries across the Middle East.

GOV X64G. Ottoman State and Society.

Explore the social and economic life, religion, law, government, ideology, arts, and sciences of the Ottomans. Examine the Ottoman political governance and the course of its development through a socio-historical lens.

GOV X64V. Political Warfare and Propaganda.

Examine the phenomenon of political warfare in a contemporary global context, focusing on Russia and Eastern Europe. Explore the evolution of techniques of political warfare, including psychological warfare and propaganda.

GOV X65C. Japanese Foreign Policy.

Examine the foreign and domestic determinants of Japanese foreign policy.

GOV X65D. International Relations of East and Southeast Asia.

Examine the international relations of East and Southeast Asia, with particular attention to postwar economic and security issues, the changing political landscape of the post-Cold War period, and the development and functions of regional institutions.

GOV X65E. Political Economy of Asia.

Explore the political economies of East Asia with an emphasis on Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan.

GOV X65F. Asian Regionalism and Multilateral Cooperation.

Explore the nature, functional principles, leadership, and policy-making process of contemporary Asian regionalism in comparison to the experiences of European integration.

GOV X65G. The Military in Politics.

GOV X65I. Authoritarianism.

Explore the history and political science explanations of authoritarian governments.

GOV X65J. Australian Society and Politics.

GOV X65O. State Building in China and Taiwan.

Compare and contrast the state building process in mainland China and Taiwan.

GOV X65Q. Comparative Political Parties.

Analysis of varying topics in the comparative study of political processes.

GOV X65R. Institutions and Comparative Political Economic Development.

Comparative study of political processes.

GOV X65S. Comparative Legal Systems.

Comparative study of the nature of courts and law, their position in political systems, and their potential impact on society.

GOV X65T. Suicide Terrorism.

Studies the causes of suicide terrorism at elite, community, and rank-and-file levels.

GOV X65U. European Environmental Politics.

The history of environmental politics in both the member states of the European Union and the EU itself, including conceptual treatment of general environmental politics and policies, history of European environmentalism, and institutional responses at important 'traditional' and new EU member states. Also examines EU environmental policies themselves, such as the EU Emissions Trading System, chemicals policy, and GMO policy.

GOV X65V. Comprehensive Notions of European Security.

Examines the conceptual and practical aspects of European comprehensive security via the institutions charged with implementing it: the European Union (EU), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

GOV X65W. Human Rights and World Politics.

Introduction to the political and policy dimensions of human rights.

GOV X66C. The Ethics of Foreign Intervention.

Explore questions related to an outside power intervening in another country, such as whether foreign military intervention is ever justified and whether outside powers have a responsibility to protect vulnerable populations.

GOV X66D. Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy.

Explore tensions between capitalism, socialism, and democracy and investigate the interdependence of economics and politics.

GOV X66E. Immigration and Comparative Politics.

Explore key issues in the study of migration policy and immigration politics.

GOV X66F. Issues in Third World Development.

Explore important issues in the politics of developing countries.

GOV X66G. British Politics and Government.

Explore key aspects of British politics and government.

GOV X66I. Israel: Society and Politics.

Analysis of Israeli politics and society in a comparative perspective with a major focus on the social and political cleavages in Israel.

GOV X66J. Ethnic Politics in Taiwan and Asia.

Explore ethnic politics in Taiwan including some comparison with ethnic politics in neighboring countries.

GOV X66L. International Development and Global Justice.

Explore global development including patterns of development, variation in development, and the impact of development.

GOV X66M. International Political Economy of Lower-Income Countries.

Explore the ways that China, India, Brazil and other lower-income countries are transforming the patterns in global finance, trade, aid, women's empowerment, and the control or corruption.

GOV X66N. Contemporary Middle Eastern Cinema.

Introduction to some of the most pertinent social and political themes in celebrated films across Arab countries, Turkey, Iran, and Israel and Palestine.

GOV X66O. Rule of Law in the Middle East.

GOV X66P. The Shock of Modernity in the Middle East.

Explore cross cultural contacts between the East and the West during the modern period. Analyze Islamic civilization in the Middle East of the modern era by addressing the development of religion, law, government, and morality during and after the colonial period.

GOV X66R. Cultures of Revolution in the Middle East.

Examine the cultural production that surrounds key moments of political and social change in the Middle East.

GOV X66T. The Levant: From Colonialism to Coexistence.

Examine the history of the Levant, a region that includes Syria, Israel, Palestine, and Jordan.

GOV X66U. Middle East Outlaws and Lawmen.

Explore the evolution of crime and law enforcement in the modern Middle East.

GOV X67C. Partition of India in History and Memory.

Discover the experiences and memories of many different groups affected by the Partition of British India in 1947 while tracing the effects of the Partition until the present.

GOV X68T. German Nationalisms.

History of diverse views and movements regarding German national identity within their respective contexts, 1800-present.

GOV X68U. Politics of Memory: Germany and the United States.

Examine the role that narratives of the past play in politics and policies in both Germany and the United States, by engaging with key theoretical and empirical debates. Focus on the role of memory in German and US immigration politics.

GOV X68V. Nazi Culture and Politics.

Explore fundamental questions about the unique role of culture in modern democracies and dictatorships by taking an overview of culture and politics in the Third Reich. Examine questions about the relationship between political propaganda and modern entertainment, mass media and authoritarianism, political aesthetics and ideology, and the dynamics of oppression, resistance, and consent.

GOV X70C. Election Campaigns.

The study of contemporary American election campaigns.

GOV X70D. The Military and American Politics.

Study the United States armed forces and the implications of military service and international conflict for domestic politics and policy.

GOV X70E. Congressional Elections.

Examination of congressional campaigns and election outcomes from both historical and contemporary perspectives.

GOV X70F. Public Opinion and Representation.

Examine the relationship between the public and elected officials in representative democracy.

GOV X70I. The Politics of Food in America.

Examine politics and political history of food production and consumption in the United States.

GOV X70J. Campaigns and Elections.

Introduction to American political campaigns and elections with a focus on federal elections.

GOV X70K. Topics in Racial and Ethnic Politics.

An examination of the role of racial and ethnic minorities in politics and of the impact of politics on these minorities.

GOV X70L. Topics in American Government and Politics.

Analysis of varying topics in the study of American government and politics.

GOV X70M. Research on the United States Congress.

Independent research on lawmaking in the modern United States Congress.

GOV X70N. Research on the United States Congress II.

Continuation of independent research on lawmaking in the modern United States Congress.

GOV X70O. The Politics of Title IX.

Examine how the passage of Title IX has affected the educational and career opportunities of women in the United States, with a particular emphasis on collegiate athletics.

GOV X70P. Policy-Making Process.

Focus on the role of Congress and the President in the policy-making process.

GOV X70Q. Political Psychology.

Study of the role of psychological theories in understanding politics and forming political views.

GOV X70R. Money in United States Politics.

Study of the nature and consequences of campaign finance on American politics.

GOV X70S. Social Movements: Theory and Practice.

GOV X70T. The Presidency in the Constitutional Order.

Explores the thought that national politics has become more prone to institutional and partisan conflict, policy gridlock and that national institutions do not function as intended.

GOV X70U. Urban Politics.

Examine politics in American cities.

GOV X70V. The Politics of Health Care.

The role of political institutions and the public in the development of the American health care system.

GOV X70W. The United States as a Territorial Nation.

Explore the territorial or geographic dimension of US political development, examining how the United States became a continent-wide republic and, later, an overseas power.

GOV X71C. Problems in United States Politics.

Examine potential problems in United States politics, seeking to conceptualize and measure them, and explore their causes, effects, and possible solutions.

GOV X71D. Race, Policing, and Incarceration.

Explore inequalities between black Americans and white Americans considering origins of inequalities, and their social and political consequences.

GOV X71E. Policy Formulation and Implementation.

Examine the policy-making process in the United States. Focus on the actors and institutions involved in the formulation and implementation of public policy.

GOV X71F. The Black Church in African American Politics.

Explore the political role of the Black church in the African American experience.

GOV X71G. African-American Politics.

Explore the evolution, nature, and role of African-American politics within the American political system.

GOV X71I. The United States Congress.

Examine the modern Congress and analyze various factors influencing the legislative process.

GOV X71J. Politics of Voter Suppression.

Explore the politics of vote suppression and its policy remedies, including manipulation of the size and composition of elections. Examine how excluded citizens have addressed such measures via politics, policy reforms, and court appeals.

GOV X71L. Latino Politics.

Explore the political experiences of the United States Latino populations.

GOV X71M. African-American Women's Political Activism.

Explore Black feminism and African-American women's political participation.

GOV X71N. Administrative Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in a national, state, or local administrative agency. Written reports required.

GOV X71O. American Political Development.

Examine how American politics, institutions, and political culture evolved and changed from the founding to the present.

GOV X71P. Race and United States Social Policy.

Examine the relationship between race and the development of United States social policy. Explore how specific social policies affect racial and ethnic inequality.

GOV X71R. Politics and Religion in the United States.

Analysis of the key topics in religion and politics in the United States.

GOV X71S. News Media as a Political Institution.

Analyze the roles that the institutional and social media have in American politics and government.

GOV X71U. Politics and Film.

Explore the importance of political life as it has been captured on screen and examine the role of film in important political events.

GOV X71V. Latina/o/x Citizenship.

Explore the concepts of membership, belonging, immigration and citizenship in the Latina/o/x experience. Examine how historically, politically, socially and culturally, Latinas/os/xs have been construed as belonging or not belonging members of the United States society.

GOV X72C. United States Immigration Policy and Stories of Migration.

Explore the history of immigration policy to the United States with memoirs of migration, immigration policy, and incorporation to provide a fuller picture of how immigrants are affected by these policies in the United States.

GOV X72D. Politics of Latino Identity.

Explore the creation of the pan-ethnic Latino group identity, differences between national origin groups from Latin America, and how Latino group and national origin identities influence political participation.

GOV X72E. Power and Money in U.S. Education Policy.

Examine how power dynamics and financial forces shape education opportunity, who controls what gets taught, how resources are allocated, the political influences behind educational decisions, and the impact of the decisions upon different groups of students.

GOV X72F. Black Education Policy.

Examine key educational policy moments that have impacted Black communities--including anti-literacy laws, segregation, contemporary funding, and curriculum debates. Explore how Black communities have responded through institution-building, legal advocacy, and alternative educational practices.

GOV X72G. Race and Policing: History, Policy, and Practice.

Examine the origins and evolution of policing in the United States, with a focus on the development and impact of policing policies. Analyze how policies have supported or oppressed Black, working-class, and ethnic communities.

GOV X72N. Campaigns and Elections Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in political campaigns and polling. Written reports required.

GOV X73N. Legislative Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in a national, state, or local legislature. Written reports required.

GOV X74N. Political Internship.

Students perform research and related activities for an entity directly related to government and politics. Written reports required.

GOV X79C. Regime Perspectives on American Politics.

Explore American politics and culture and examine how the parts of America fit together as a whole.

GOV X79D. Citizenship in Democratic Politics.

Examine the role of ordinary citizens in democratic politics.

GOV X79E. Homer and Plato.

Examine the works of Homer and Plato. Explore the ideas of human nature, existence, leadership, courage, honor, ambition, justice, necessity, fate, divine power, human freedom, and moral responsibility.

GOV X79F. Politics in Fiction.

Examine perspectives on American politics and government through works of fiction.

GOV X79G. Jerusalem and Athens.

Examine the age-old confrontation between the teaching of the Bible and the politics and philosophy of the ancient Greeks.

GOV X79H. Honors Tutorial Course.

Lectures and supervised individual research and the writing of a substantial paper on a special topic in the field of government. No grade is awarded until the student has completed the two-semester sequence.

GOV X79S. Topics in Honors Seminar.

Substantive focus varies each semester. Topics include but are not limited to constitutional interpretation, political thought, the evolution of American politics, and comparative politics.

Graduate Courses

GOV X19S. Topics in Government.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

GOV X29S. Topics in Government.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

GOV X71N. Administrative Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in a national, state, or local administrative agency. Written reports required.

GOV X72N. Campaigns and Elections Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in political campaigns and polling. Written reports required.

GOV X73N. Legislative Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in a national, state, or local legislature. Written reports required.

GOV X80R. Mathematical Methods for Political Analysis.

An introduction to mathematical concepts essential for quantitative analysis, such as statistics and formal political theory.

GOV X81J. Political Institutions and Processes.

Local, state, and national political institutions and policy processes, and specific areas of public policy. Field core course.

GOV X81L. Topics in Seminar in American Government and Politics.

GOV X81L.10. American Political Development.

GOV X81L.11. Evolution of American Politics.

GOV X81L.3. Money in United States Politics.

Explores the role, nature, and consequences of money in American politics.

GOV X81L.6. Ethnic Politics.

An examination of the status and behavior of racial, ethnic, and religious minorities in the American political system.

GOV X81L.7. The American Presidency.

GOV X81L.8. Congress.

GOV X81L.9. Campaigns and Elections.

GOV X81R. Political Behavior.

Political socialization, political psychology, public opinion, and electoral behavior. Field core course.

GOV X81S. Topics in Seminar in Political Behavior.

GOV X81S.1. Public Opinion and Voting Behavior.

GOV X81S.2. Political Participation.

GOV X82K. Studies in Political Theory and Philosophy.

Intensive study of selected classical and contemporary theorists and source materials related to political theory and philosophy. Field core course.

GOV X82M. Topics in Seminar in Political Theory and Philosophy.

GOV X82M.1. Contemporary Political Theory.

Analysis of contemporary theoretical problems and detailed study of the works of contemporary Western theorists.

GOV X82M.2. American Political Thought.

Examination of the origins and development of political ideas that have influenced the evolution of the American political system.

GOV X82M.9. Rousseau.

GOV X83K. Problems in the Study of Politics.

Normative orientations in research, theory formation and empirical assessment, various conceptions of explanation, and historical development of the social sciences.

GOV X84L. Topics in Seminar: Latin American Politics.

Analysis of selected problems in politics and international relations of the countries of Latin America.

GOV X84L.1. Brazilian Public Policies.

GOV X84L.2. Latin American Urban Politics.

GOV X84M. Topics in Seminar in Public Policy and Administration.

GOV X84M.1. Policy Evaluation.

Quantitative assessment and analysis of the impact and consequences of public policies.

GOV X84M.2. Policy Analysis.

Study of the nature and operation of the national policymaking process.

GOV X84M.3. Organizational Theory.

Analysis of the structure and operation of complex public bureaucracies.

GOV X84M.4. Comparative Administration.

Study of administrative theory and practice in comparative perspective.

GOV X84M.5. Public Management.

Analysis of the executive function in the public sector.

GOV X84M.6. Development Policy.

GOV X84M.7. Comparative Public Policy.

GOV X84M.8. Public Policy Clinic.

GOV X84N. Topics in Seminar in Public Law.

GOV X84N.1. The Judicial Process.

An exploration of the nature of the judicial function, with emphasis on the roles of law and discretion in the decisional process.

GOV X84N.2. Core Readings in Public Law.

GOV X84N.3. Constitutional Interpretation.

GOV X84N.4. State Constitutions and Human Rights.

GOV X85K. Foundations of Public Policy.

Introduction to major institutions, values, processes, and problems that shape contemporary public policies. Review and appraisal of current international, national, state, and local policy debates. Sampling of theoretical literature in policy analysis, American politics, institutional and organizational theory, macroeconomic management, democratic theory, policy evaluation, and politics-governance conflicts. Field core course.

GOV X85L. Topics in Seminar in Methodology.

Intensive examination of selected issues in the methodology of political inquiry.

GOV X85L.1. Time-Series Analysis.

GOV X85L.2. Introduction to Political Methodology.

GOV X85L.3. Simultaneous Equation Models.

GOV X85L.5. Bayesian Statistics.

Bayesian statistics with a focus on social science (especially political science) examples and applications.

GOV X85M. Topics in Colloquium in Politics.

Field roundtables, reports of current research, and panel discussions of significant issues in the study of politics.

GOV X85N. Introduction to Formal Political Analysis.

Critical, comparative survey of important formal theories of political processes, stressing general approaches rather than mathematical results. Presupposes no technical background. Field core course.

GOV X85R. Topics in Seminar in Formal Theory.

GOV X86J. Social Science Research for Political Professionals.

A survey of research methods focused on applications for policy, legislative, and advocacy purposes. Covers quantitative and qualitative methods including basic statistical analysis as well as legal and public source research.

GOV X86L. Survey Methods for Campaigns and Advocacy.

An introduction to the use of statistical methods in political practice, including an overview of statistical concepts; special attention is paid to survey design, analysis, and use of common statistical applications.

GOV X88K. The Study of International Relations.

Comparison of various theories of international politics and analysis of basic forces that underlie national policies and condition the nature and concerns of contemporary international relations. Discussion, reading, and research. Field core course.

GOV X88L. Topics in Seminar in International Relations.

GOV X88L.1. Study of International Conflict.

Studies of the determinants of foreign policy in selected countries, with consideration of both domestic and international factors.

GOV X88L.2. American Foreign Policy.

Topics in the study of American foreign policy, including the problems and instruments of American diplomacy, and the process by which policy is made.

GOV X88L.3. International Security.

Study of the political determinants and the substantive issues of national security policy with particular emphasis upon the United States.

GOV X88L.4. Contemporary Issues in International Relations.

An analysis of major current developments and issues in international politics and military relations.

GOV X88L.5. International Law and Organization.

An analysis of the forms and functions of international law and organization, with particular emphasis on the case method as means of adjusting interstate relations.

GOV X88L.6. International Political Economy.

GOV X88L.7. Theory and International Relations.

GOV X88L.8. Competing Approaches to World Politics.

GOV X90K. Comparative Study of Political Systems.

Theory and method of comparative political study; varieties of governmental institutions in Western and non-Western countries; comparative examination of political institutions. Field core course.

GOV X90L. Topics in Seminar in Comparative Government and Politics.

GOV X90L.10. Elites.

GOV X90L.11. Seminar in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Civilizations and Cultures.

GOV X90L.14. Comparative Political Institutions.

GOV X90L.15. Politics and Society in the Third World.

GOV X90L.16. Politics of Mexico.

GOV X90L.17. Ethnicity, Religion, and Politics in South Asia.

GOV X90L.18. Comparative Politics: Latin America.

GOV X90L.19. Advanced Readings in Chinese Politics.

GOV X90L.2. Political Systems of Western Europe.

Analysis of Western European politics; may include both particular political systems and comparative study of political institutions, processes, and behavior.

GOV X90L.20. Japanese Politics.

GOV X90L.21. Comparative Ethnic Conflict.

GOV X90L.22. Analytical Issues in Latin American Politics.

Designed to provide theoretical and analytical tools to engage in cross-national study and research of political processes in Latin America.

GOV X90L.23. The New Middle East: A Critical Approach.

Examine new analytical approaches to understanding the Middle East, including its social and political dynamics, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.

GOV X90L.4. Politics of the Middle East and North Africa.

Readings and research on the political systems of the Arab world, Israel, Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan. Precise topics vary.

GOV X90L.7. Authoritarian Political Systems.

Comparative study of authoritarian and totalitarian patterns of government, past and present, Western and non-Western; special emphasis on Communist and Fascist systems.

GOV X90L.9. Political Sociology.

GOV X91J. Statistical Analysis in Political Science I.

An introductory course covering estimation theory and hypothesis testing for statistical models in political science and the basic probability theory needed for statistical theory.

GOV X91K. Topics in Seminar in Political Science.

GOV X91K.8. Writing and Publishing in Political Science.

Examine the craft of writing and data presentation in the social sciences.

GOV X91K.9. Writing Seminar in Political Theory.

Examine the craft of writing and publishing in political science. Designed for students specializing in political theory.

GOV X91L. Statistical Analysis in Political Science II.

Multivariate statistical techniques and their applications to problems in political science. Field core course.

GOV X91M. Scope and Methods of Political Science.

Examine the history, scope, and methods of political science as a discipline; major paradigms and current subfields; conceptions of explanation in the social sciences; concept formation, theory construction, and empirical assessment; problems of interpretation, comparison, measurement, and experimentation; designs for research; and normative orientations in research.

GOV X91R. Research Colloquium in Political Science.

Forum for development of research projects and dissertation proposals.

GOV X97K. Conference Course in Political Science.

Readings in the literature of political science in fields in which the student is preparing for the qualifying examinations for the Doctor of Philosophy.

GOV X98. Thesis.

GOV X98R. Master's Report.

Preparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option.

GOV X98S. Careers in Academia Seminar.

Designed for fourth year GOV Ph.D. students interested in academia. Discuss the academic job market.

GOV X98T. Supervised Teaching in Government.

Teaching under the close supervision of the course instructor; group meetings with the instructor, individual consultations, and reports throughout the teaching period.

GOV X99W. Dissertation.

Professional Courses

GOV X19S. Topics in Government.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

GOV X29S. Topics in Government.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

GOV X71N. Administrative Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in a national, state, or local administrative agency. Written reports required.

GOV X72N. Campaigns and Elections Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in political campaigns and polling. Written reports required.

GOV X73N. Legislative Internship.

Students perform research and related activities in a national, state, or local legislature. Written reports required.