printer friendly pagePOLISCI 1: Introduction to International Relations (INTNLREL 1)
Approaches to the study of conflict and cooperation in world affairs. Applications to war, terrorism, trade policy, the environment, and world poverty. Debates about the ethics of war and the global distribution of wealth.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 5
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UG Reqs: GER:DBSocSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Tomz, M. (PI)
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Chu, J. (TA)
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Fresh, A. (TA)
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Haskell, J. (TA)
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Tomz, M. (PI)
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Chu, J. (TA)
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Fresh, A. (TA)
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Haskell, J. (TA)
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Katagiri, A. (TA)
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Liu, L. (TA)
POLISCI 3P: Justice (ETHICSOC 171, IPS 208, PHIL 171, PHIL 271, POLISCI 136S, POLISCI 336S, PUBLPOL 103C, PUBLPOL 307)
Focus is on the ideal of a just society, and the place of liberty and equality in it, in light of contemporary theories of justice and political controversies. Topics include financing schools and elections, regulating markets, discriminating against people with disabilities, and enforcing sexual morality. Counts as Writing in the Major for PoliSci majors.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 4-5
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UG Reqs: GER:ECEthicReas, GER:DBHum
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Olson, K. (PI)
POLISCI 4: Introduction to Comparative Politics
Why are some countries prone to civil war and violence, while others remain peaceful? Why do some countries maintain democratic systems, while others do not? Why are some countries more prosperous than others? This course will provide an overview of the most basic questions in the comparative study of political systems, and will introduce the analytical tools that can help us answer them.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 5
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UG Reqs: GER:DBSocSci, GER:ECGlobalCom
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Weinstein, J. (PI)
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Garfias, E. (TA)
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Kitagawa, R. (TA)
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Zlotnick, F. (TA)
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Instructors:
Weinstein, J. (PI)
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Garfias, E. (TA)
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Kitagawa, R. (TA)
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Zlotnick, F. (TA)
POLISCI 24Q: Law and Order
Preference to sophomores. The role of law in promoting social order. What is the rule of law? How does it differ from the rule of men? What institutions best support the rule of law? Is a state needed to ensure that laws are enforced? Should victims be allowed to avenge wrongs? What is the relationship between justice and mercy?
Terms: Aut
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Units: 3
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UG Reqs: GER:DBSocSci
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Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP)
Instructors:
Rutten, A. (PI)
POLISCI 28N: The Changing Nature of Racial Identity in American Politics
Almost one-third of Americans now identify with a racial/ethnic minority group. This seminar examines the relationship between racial identity, group consciousness, and public opinion. Topics include the role of government institutions in shaping identification, challenges in defining and measuring race, attitudes towards race-based policies, and the development of political solidarity within racial groups. Particular attention will be paid to the construction of political identities among the growing mixed-race population.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 5
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Davenport, L. (PI)
POLISCI 51K: Election 2012 (CSRE 51K, HISTORY 51K)
Focuses on the November 2012 election. Serial examinations of major topics at stake: foreign policy, the economy, the Supreme Court, and campaign strategy. One session will be devoted to California. Distinguished guests will participate in sessions moderated by the instructors with participation by students. Students enrolling for credit must attend regularly and contribute to a course blog. Sign up for the waitlist through
PoliSci 51K. In order for a student to be enrolled in the course via the waitlist process, the student must not exceed the maximum unit enrollment for the quarter OR have a time schedule conflict with another course on his/her study list. If the student will either exceed the maximum units or has a class time conflict, the waitlist will bypass this student for enrollment, and will enroll the next eligible student into this course.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 1
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Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit
Instructors:
Kennedy, D. (PI)
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Reich, R. (PI)
Reich, R. (PI)
POLISCI 114D: Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (INTNLREL 114D, IPS 230, POLISCI 314D)
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
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Units: 5
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UG Reqs: GER:DBSocSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Diamond, L. (PI)
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Stoner-Weiss, K. (PI)
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Andrade, T. (TA)
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Liu, Y. (TA)
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Diamond, L. (PI)
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Stoner-Weiss, K. (PI)
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Andrade, T. (TA)
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Liu, Y. (TA)
POLISCI 118P: U.S. Relations in Iran
The evolution of relations between the U.S. and Iran. The years after WW II when the U.S. became more involved in Iran. Relations after the victory of the Islamic republic. The current state of affairs and the prospects for the future. Emphasis is on original documents of U.S. diplomacy (White House, State Department, and the U.S. Embassy in Iran). Research paper.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 5
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UG Reqs: GER:DBSocSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Milani, A. (PI)
POLISCI 120B: Campaigns, Voting, Media, and Elections (COMM 162, COMM 262)
This course examines the theory and practice of American campaigns and elections. First, we will attempt to explain the behavior of the key players -- candidates, parties, journalists, and voters -- in terms of the institutional arrangements and political incentives that confront them. Second, we will use current and recent election campaigns as "laboratories" for testing generalizations about campaign strategy and voter behavior. Third, we examine selections from the academic literature dealing with the origins of partisan identity, electoral design, and the immediate effects of campaigns on public opinion, voter turnout, and voter choice. As well, we'll explore issues of electoral reform and their more long-term consequences for governance and the political process.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 4-5
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UG Reqs: GER:DBSocSci
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Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP)
Instructors:
Iyengar, S. (PI)
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Payson, J. (PI)
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Payson, J. (TA)
POLISCI 121L: Racial-Ethnic Politics in US
This course examines various issues surrounding the role of race and ethnicity in the American political system. Specifically, this course will evaluate the development of racial group solidarity and the influence of race on public opinion, political behavior, the media, and in the criminal justice system. We will also examine the politics surrounding the Multiracial Movement and the development of racial identity and political attitudes in the 21st century.
Terms: Aut
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Units: 5
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UG Reqs: GER:DBSocSci
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Davenport, L. (PI)
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Lagaron, A. (TA)
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