printer friendly pagePOLISCI 299A: Honors Thesis
Students conduct independent research work towards a senior honors thesis. Restricted to students in the Research Track Honors Program in Political Science.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Blaydes, L. (PI)
;
Brady, D. (PI)
;
Cohen, J. (PI)
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Instructors:
Blaydes, L. (PI)
;
Brady, D. (PI)
;
Cohen, J. (PI)
;
Diamond, L. (PI)
;
Fearon, J. (PI)
;
Fiorina, M. (PI)
;
Frisby, T. (PI)
;
Fukuyama, F. (PI)
;
Goldstein, J. (PI)
;
Grimmer, J. (PI)
;
Haber, S. (PI)
;
Holloway, D. (PI)
;
Iyengar, S. (PI)
;
Jackman, S. (PI)
;
Jha, S. (PI)
;
Joffe, J. (PI)
;
Jusko, K. (PI)
;
Karl, T. (PI)
;
Krasner, S. (PI)
;
Krosnick, J. (PI)
;
Laitin, D. (PI)
;
Lipscy, P. (PI)
;
Magaloni-Kerpel, B. (PI)
;
Miller, A. (PI)
;
Moe, T. (PI)
;
Ober, J. (PI)
;
Oi, J. (PI)
;
Rakove, J. (PI)
;
Rivers, D. (PI)
;
Rodden, J. (PI)
;
Sagan, S. (PI)
;
Schultz, K. (PI)
;
Segura, G. (PI)
;
Sniderman, P. (PI)
;
Stedman, S. (PI)
;
Tomz, M. (PI)
;
Wand, J. (PI)
;
Weingast, B. (PI)
;
Weinstein, J. (PI)
POLISCI 299B: Honors Thesis
Students conduct independent research work towards a senior honors thesis.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Blaydes, L. (PI)
;
Bonica, A. (PI)
;
Cain, B. (PI)
...
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Instructors:
Blaydes, L. (PI)
;
Bonica, A. (PI)
;
Cain, B. (PI)
;
Cohen, J. (PI)
;
Davenport, L. (PI)
;
Diamond, L. (PI)
;
Fearon, J. (PI)
;
Fiorina, M. (PI)
;
Frisby, T. (PI)
;
Fukuyama, F. (PI)
;
Goldstein, J. (PI)
;
Grimmer, J. (PI)
;
Haber, S. (PI)
;
Holloway, D. (PI)
;
Iyengar, S. (PI)
;
Jackman, S. (PI)
;
Joffe, J. (PI)
;
Jusko, K. (PI)
;
Krasner, S. (PI)
;
Krosnick, J. (PI)
;
Laitin, D. (PI)
;
Lipscy, P. (PI)
;
Magaloni-Kerpel, B. (PI)
;
McFaul, M. (PI)
;
Moe, T. (PI)
;
Nall, C. (PI)
;
Ober, J. (PI)
;
Oi, J. (PI)
;
Rakove, J. (PI)
;
Reich, R. (PI)
;
Rivers, D. (PI)
;
Rodden, J. (PI)
;
Sagan, S. (PI)
;
Schultz, K. (PI)
;
Segura, G. (PI)
;
Sniderman, P. (PI)
;
Stedman, S. (PI)
;
Tomz, M. (PI)
;
Weingast, B. (PI)
;
Weinstein, J. (PI)
POLISCI 299C: Honors Thesis
Students conduct independent research work towards a senior honors thesis.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Blaydes, L. (PI)
;
Cain, B. (PI)
;
Cohen, J. (PI)
...
more instructors for POLISCI 299C »
Instructors:
Blaydes, L. (PI)
;
Cain, B. (PI)
;
Cohen, J. (PI)
;
Davenport, L. (PI)
;
Diamond, L. (PI)
;
Fearon, J. (PI)
;
Fiorina, M. (PI)
;
Frisby, T. (PI)
;
Fukuyama, F. (PI)
;
Goldstein, J. (PI)
;
Grimmer, J. (PI)
;
Haber, S. (PI)
;
Holloway, D. (PI)
;
Iyengar, S. (PI)
;
Jackman, S. (PI)
;
Jha, S. (PI)
;
Joffe, J. (PI)
;
Jusko, K. (PI)
;
Karl, T. (PI)
;
Krasner, S. (PI)
;
Krosnick, J. (PI)
;
Laitin, D. (PI)
;
Lipscy, P. (PI)
;
Magaloni-Kerpel, B. (PI)
;
McFaul, M. (PI)
;
Moe, T. (PI)
;
Nall, C. (PI)
;
Ober, J. (PI)
;
Oi, J. (PI)
;
Rakove, J. (PI)
;
Reich, R. (PI)
;
Rivers, D. (PI)
;
Rodden, J. (PI)
;
Sagan, S. (PI)
;
Schultz, K. (PI)
;
Segura, G. (PI)
;
Sniderman, P. (PI)
;
Stedman, S. (PI)
;
Tomz, M. (PI)
;
Wand, J. (PI)
;
Weingast, B. (PI)
;
Weinstein, J. (PI)
POLISCI 299Q: Honors Thesis Seminar
Restricted to Research Honors Track students who have completed
PoliSci 291, 292, and 293.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Davenport, L. (PI)
POLISCI 314D: Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (INTNLREL 114D, IPS 230, POLISCI 114D)
Links among the establishment of democracy, economic growth, and the rule of law. How democratic, economically developed states arise. How the rule of law can be established where it has been historically absent. Variations in how such systems function and the consequences of institutional forms and choices. How democratic systems have arisen in different parts of the world. Available policy instruments used in international democracy, rule of law, and development promotion efforts.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
Instructors:
McFaul, M. (PI)
;
Stoner, K. (PI)
POLISCI 314R: Challenges and Dilemmas in American Foreign Policy (POLISCI 214R)
This seminar will examine the complexities and trade offs involved in foreign policy decision-making at the end of the twentieth century and the dawn of the post-9/11 era. Students will analyze dilemmas confronting policymakers through case studies including post-conflict reconstruction and state-building, nuclear proliferation, democratization and peace negotiation. The seminar will conclude with a 48-hour crisis simulation. For advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Application for enrollment required. Pick up application in Political Science Department (Encina West 100).
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Rice, C. (PI)
POLISCI 315A: The Rise of Asia (POLISCI 115A)
We will examine the sources and implications of the rise of Asia in the international system. Topics will include military competition, international cooperation, regional integration, domestic politics, business and investment, legalization, environmental issues, demographics, social issues, and the role of technology.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Lipscy, P. (PI)
POLISCI 315F: Nuclear Weapons and International Politics (POLISCI 215F)
Why do states develop nuclear weapons and why do some states, that have the technological capacity to build nuclear weapons, refrain from doing so? What are the strategic consequences of new states deploying nuclear weapons? What is the relationship between the spread of nuclear energy and the spread of nuclear weapons? We will study the political science and history literature on these topics. Research paper required.
Last offered: Spring 2013
POLISCI 316: International History and International Relations Theory (HISTORY 202, HISTORY 306E, POLISCI 216E)
The relationship between history and political science as disciplines. Sources include studies by historians and political scientists on topics such as the origins of WW I, the role of nuclear weapons in international politics, the end of the Cold War, nongovernmental organizations in international relations, and change and continuity in the international system.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Holloway, D. (PI)
POLISCI 316S: Decision Making in U.S. Foreign Policy (IPS 316S)
Formal and informal processes involved in U.S. foreign policy decision making. The formation, conduct, and implementation of policy, emphasizing the role of the President and executive branch agencies. Theoretical and analytical perspectives; case studies. Interested students should attend the first day of class. Admission will be by permission of the instructor. Priority to IPS students.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Blacker, C. (PI)
;
Baer, M. (TA)
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