A comparative analysis of Latin American political systems. Emphasis on the politics of development, the problems of leadership, legitimacy, and regime continuity. A wide range of countries and political issues will be covered.

An analysis of traditional Muslim political societies in the Middle East and of the many ways in which they were transformed into nation states. Issues addressed include nationalism, religious political activism, colonialism, and globalization. Readings will also cover such topics as regional conflicts, revolutions as well as the impact of these disparate developments on the position of women. Not open to first-year students.

This course examines changing patterns of wealth and income inequality in the U.S. We will explore how these inequalities have developed over time and various responses to them, both at the level of public policy, and at the level of popular activism and/or social mobilizations. We'll pay particular attention to the ways gender, race, sexuality, and ethnic differences interact in the structuring of social and political, as well as economic, inequalities. Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Prerequisite: Gov 100 or a course in U.S. politics.

This is a course about the eight years of the Clinton Presidency. It will cover the elections, policy debates, foreign policy, battles with the Republican Congress and impeachment. The purpose is to begin the task of bringing perspective to those years. Prerequisites: One American Government course and permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20.

An examination and analysis of electoral politics in the United States. Voting and elections are viewed in the context of democracy. Topics include electoral participation, presidential selection, campaigns, electoral behavior, public opinion, parties, and Congressional elections. Special attention will be paid to the 2012 presidential election.

An examination and analysis of electoral politics in the United States. Voting and elections are viewed in the context of democracy. Topics include electoral participation, presidential selection, campaigns, electoral behavior, public opinion, parties, and Congressional elections. Special attention will be paid to the 2012 presidential election.

Explores the status of the family in American political life, and its role as a mediating structure between the individual and the state. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the courts in articulating the rights of the family and its members. Limited enrollment. Suggested preparation GOV 202 or WST 225.

The study of Supreme Court decisions, documents, and other writings dealing with Constitutional theory and interpretation. Special attention is given to understanding the institutional role of the Supreme Court. Not open to first-year students.

A study of the leading ideas of the Western political tradition, focusing on such topics as justice, power, legitimacy, revolution, freedom, equality and forms of government -- democracy especially. Lecture/discussion format taught in independent sections, with one or more sections designated Writing Intensive (WI). Open to all students. Entering students considering a major in Government are strongly encouraged to take the course in their first year, either in the fall or the spring semester.

A study of the leading ideas of the Western political tradition, focusing on such topics as justice, power, legitimacy, revolution, freedom, equality and forms of government -- democracy especially. Lecture/discussion format taught in independent sections, with one or more sections designated Writing Intensive (WI). Open to all students. Entering students considering a major in Government are strongly encouraged to take the course in their first year, either in the fall or the spring semester.