Issues include state, class, party systems and interest groups, dependency, democracy and autocracy, reform and revolution, ethnic/nationalist conflict, and policymaking in industrial welfare states.
The BA culminates with thewriting intensiveCapstone Seminar course, bridging student knowledge and analysis with the development of an individual research project. 3 Credit Hours. POLS9083. Internship III. Total war, weapons of mass destruction, genocide. Graduate level introduction to the history and theory of American foreign policy. POLS3911.
POLS8214. Students in this writing intensive course will write brief essays and a course paper on novels by authors that include Henry Adams, Mark Twain, Herman Melville, Henry James, Robert Penn Warren, Graham Greene, Ward Just, and William Kennedy. American Constitutional Principles II: Civil Rights in America. (Summer programs are also available for 12 credits.) Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: History 0866, GUS 0866 or. Politics of Identity in America.
Students who have received credit for POLS 3396 will not earn additional credits for this course. Comparative Politicsfocuses on studying foreign governments outside of the United States, with an eye to comparing how different political systems affect political outcomes.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Credit Hours. LaTasha Goodman This course introduces students to the tapestry of AAPI experiences in America. Normally, completing each degree separately takes six years. Advanced graduate seminar, which surveys the scholarly literature dealing with the role of international institutions and international organizations in world politics, and the prospects for global governance in various issue-areas. Honors seminar focusing on an introduction to the ideas and arguments of several political philosophers, such as Aristotle, Plato, Hobbes, and Marx, as well as an exploration of how such ideas relate to the contemporary world. 3 Credit Hours. POLS3203. See Political Science faculty advisor (and notation on the Course Schedule) for specific information.
These questions are complicated because people are more aware of the individual costs of taxation than they are of the collective benefits of an educated work force. Students must also register for 4581 (0371). 408 Gladfelter Hall POLS2503. Russia: Revolution, State, and Empire. You can begin the accelerated degree program as a junior or senior. is attributable to environmental or genetic factors; a politician might claim that hand gun control legislation will reduce crime; a sociologist might assert that social mobility is more limited in the United States than in other countries, and an economist might declare that globalization lowers the incomes of U.S. workers. The European Union is perhaps the most remarkable experiment in international governance of the past century.
This is the minimum credit required each semester after the proposal defense and while the student is researching and writing the dissertation. , a well-established and well-regarded internship semester program in Washington, D.C., through which Temple students receive internships and take classes. Students must also take three other upper-level electives (POLS 2000-4999), although up to two of these courses may be substituted by internship credits. Public Policy minors will discover how governments, policy experts and ordinary citizens can work to improve societys most vexing challenges. 3 Credit Hours. POLS8205. 3 Credit Hours. POLS2431. No student will be awarded financial assistance for a second year without having successfully completed this course. POLS3910. Chair Russian and Eastern European Civilizations. Topics for study include: development of public opinion and political ideology in the U.S.; the social psychology of political attitudes; the role of the mass media and the news in the formation of political opinion; and the influence of public opinion upon government policy. Students work closely with these organizations as they carry out the research. Anna E. Hunterannahunter@temple.edu, Administrator Many students undertake internships linked to academic study, including public service opportunities. This is a writing-intensive course designed to integrate all the skills learned in the major. 3 Credit Hours. This course is to be offered once each year. Students must make arrangements to work with a political science faculty member, and seek the approval of the undergraduate chair before enrolling under this course number. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: Use historical and case study methods to study the differences between rich and poor nations and the varied strategies available for development in a globalizing world. Careers in Political Science. Required of all Ph.D. students. Politics of the Global Economy. Learn how ancient ideology, medieval technology, modern propaganda, and more have changed how humans wage war and make peace. Evidence and Knowledge. Readings range from theoretical social science to empirical work on a variety of specific cases, and from classics in the field to new work and non-academic accounts of particular countries and regions. 3 Credit Hours. 3 Credit Hours. We will examine how different countries, including the United States, Japan, Britain, France, and Germany, have tried to meet these challenges. 3 Credit Hours. POLS2231. This special seminar is the academic component for experiential learning and is usually offered in the fall of an election year. Pennsylvania resident:$17,136.00per yearOut-of-state: $30,864.00per year, Nicolaos Catsis is the academic advisor for the Political Science Department.Phone: 215-204-7796Email:ncatsis@temple.edu. Copyright 2012-2022, Temple University. Civil Rights and Liberties. Free and fair elections are democracy's defining feature. Focus on legislative decision-making. Seminar focusing on the politics of international relations. It exposes students to some of the major debates on conceptualizing and operationalizing the multidimensionality of identity; the context-specific issues that make identity an important factor to explore as both a cause and an effect in a globalizing economy; and existing research on what shapes identity and the impact of identity. An introduction to key theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of the major areas in American politics. POLS3231. Students learn about the importance of race, class, gender and sexual orientation across a variety of important contexts, such as the family, workplace, schools, and popular culture and the implications these identities have on our daily lives.
Formerly known as POLS 3396, International Legal Order. 3 Credit Hours. 3 Credit Hours. NOTE: This course was previously titled "Contemporary Theories of Democracy." Students develop strong proficiency in analytical, research, and writing skills, with a particular emphasis on methodological rigor. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. 3 Credit Hours. 3 Credit Hours. Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Students begin taking graduate courses in their last three undergraduate semesters, and then spend their fifth year completing all remaining MA requirements. Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Dissertation Writing Student. Sharpen your understanding of international developments, including wars, economic globalization, wealth and poverty, the spread of democracy, environmental degradation, and global pandemics. Comparative Politics. POLS8405. POLS3211. https://liberalarts.temple.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/political-science, Dr. Mark Pollack, Chairperson NOTE: This course was previously titled "19th and 20th Century Political and Social Thought." 3 Credit Hours. 3 Credit Hours. Despite India's growing economic and political clout, riots, insurgencies, and terrorism persist. A survey of the main political and legal factors affecting the development of the basic constitutional doctrines regarding judicial review, separation of powers, the presidency, foreign affairs, the basic delegated powers of Congress in the areas of regulation of commerce and taxation, and federalism. How do they influence our politics? This course is a reading-intensive graduate seminar on the comparative politics of democratization and authoritarianism. Pre-law students should develop skills in communicating ideas, sharpen their analytical abilities and ability to think logically, and acquire in-depth understanding of at least one liberal arts field (such as Political Science). What do these different group identities mean to Americans?
POLS4140. 3 Credit Hours. All rights reserved. Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of B in POLS8001. In terms of institutions, the course considers the institutions that shape the selection of political leaders in a democracy and the allocation of power across those elected officials. A survey of core theories, methodological approaches and central issues in the comparative study of political systems throughout the world.
Students learn about the structure and organization of campaigns, the motivations of candidates, and the consequences of campaign activities by other political actors such as interest groups and political parties. Factors affecting the voting behavior of the mass public and the link voting provides between the public and policy formation. To be taken during the senior year. For questions regarding eligibility and program equivalency, please contact Undergraduate Advisor Nick Catsis. 459 Gladfelter Hall Legislative Behavior. High-achieving undergraduates can apply for the 4+1 BA/MA accelerated degree program in Political Science, which enables them to obtain their BA and MA in Political Science in five years rather than the usual six. 2 Credit Hours. POLS3212. It focuses on four functional areas: international trade in goods and services, the management of currency exchange and international monetary policy, the pattern and flow of investment capital, and the pattern and structure of global production. Political science majors can also earn a Master in Public Policy degree through the4+1 MPP program. POLS3265. International Environmental Policy. 3 Credit Hours. This course is designed to introduce Political Science students to the wide range of career options available to them, as well as to provide them the information, tools, and resources needed to help them succeed after graduation. alexandra.guisinger@temple.edu, Dr. Nicolaos Catsis, Undergraduate Advisor The focus of this seminar varies from semester to semester, but always considers some aspect of U.S. politics in depth. Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C- in (POLS2496 or POLS2996). 3 Credit Hours.
Topics include: states and markets; power and wealth; economic statecraft; international economic organizations; economic development; and the nature of interstate conflict and cooperation in the global economic system. As an added bonus, MPP credits taken as an undergraduate count toward both masters and bachelors degrees. 3 Credit Hours.
3 Credit Hours. POLS3996. Students may replace up to two upper-level electives (equivalent to 6 credit hours) from qualifying internships undertaken with external organizations and programs, as approved by the Internship Coordinator. Popular Culture and the City.
3 Credit Hours. POLS8121. 4 Credit Hours. Honors Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences. This course will familiarize students with the political development and transition to democracy in Russia and former republics of the Soviet Union. Please check the Political Science Department web site for information about how to apply for the Honors Scholar Program in Political Science (https://www.cla.temple.edu/political-science/undergraduate/). Internship II. Topics in American Politics. POLS3422. 3 Credit Hours. POLS3112. NOTE: This course fulfills the World Society (GG) requirement for students under GenEd and International Studies (IS) for students under Core. Theory and Uses of Power. Black or white. In this course we will study whether or not these new technologies (Internet, mobile social media, etc.) 3 Credit Hours. POLS3202. POLS8109. The remainder of the class introduces students to Maximum Likelihood estimators that address limitations to the OLS model. A graduate-level introduction to the history and theory of international political economy. Students are responsible for working on their own to complete the required assignments. Preliminary Examination Preparation. 3 Credit Hours. Examines the intersection of race and class in American cities from theoretical and practical perspectives. The Internship/Career Coordinator (Erin Dwyer) advises students on internship opportunities and post-graduate planning. 3 Credit Hours. since then has inducted over a thousand students. These include imperialism/colonialism, state formation, labor migration, demographic trends, gender issues in development, religious movements and nationalism, the challenges to national sovereignty, waves of democratization, culture and mass media, struggles for human rights, environmental sustainability, the advantages and disadvantages of globalization, and movements of resistance. ; and 3) What impact do the different policies have? 3 Credit Hours. mark.pollack@temple.edu, Dr. Alexandra Guisinger, Undergraduate Chairperson Contemporary Politics of Europe. Women and Politics. Copyright 2012-2022, Temple University. Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit. Second, the major proceeds with students taking POLS 2503 (Evidence and Knowledge), as well as two Research Preparation courses (POLS 3501-3599). How have AAPIs shaped the making of state and society in the United States in terms of culture, law, economics, and politics? The Politics of Poverty. NOTE: This course fulfills the World Society (GG) requirement for students under GenEd and International Studies (IS) for students under Core. Why did some mature economies respond differently to the global financial crisis of 2007-2009? POLS3452. The History & Significance of Race in America. British Government and Politics. The course offers a thorough coverage of the basic linear regression model. POLS0966. Male or female. The Department of Political Science and the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program offer an accelerated track that enables students to attain their BA in Political Science and an MPP in five total years, instead of the customary six. Male or female. POLS3251. P, re-law students should develop skills in communicating ideas, sharpen their analytical abilities and ability to think logically, law school can read these requirements at, Public Service Opportunities through the Public Service Cooperative. Want to pair political science with another program of study?
Learn about a particular national culture - Russian, Indian, French, Japanese, Italian, for example, each focused upon in separate sections of this course - by taking a guided tour of its literature and film. Learn more about Political Science Major courses. 422 Gladfelter Hallncatsis@temple.edu, Coordinator All students in the College of Liberal Arts are required to take a 1 credit seminar in professional development. Democracy is among the oldest concepts in politics, yet it is also one of the most elusive. NOTE: (1) For both non-majors and majors. POLS3133.
POLS3113. POLS8601. POLS1101 is an introduction to U.S. politics and should be taken before upper-level courses in this area. Examines a topic of contemporary interest in international politics. This course explores inductive statistics including: probability and sampling, multivariate contingency tables, analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis.
The BA culminates with thewriting intensiveCapstone Seminar course, bridging student knowledge and analysis with the development of an individual research project. 3 Credit Hours. POLS9083. Internship III. Total war, weapons of mass destruction, genocide. Graduate level introduction to the history and theory of American foreign policy. POLS3911.
POLS8214. Students in this writing intensive course will write brief essays and a course paper on novels by authors that include Henry Adams, Mark Twain, Herman Melville, Henry James, Robert Penn Warren, Graham Greene, Ward Just, and William Kennedy. American Constitutional Principles II: Civil Rights in America. (Summer programs are also available for 12 credits.) Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: History 0866, GUS 0866 or. Politics of Identity in America.
Students who have received credit for POLS 3396 will not earn additional credits for this course. Comparative Politicsfocuses on studying foreign governments outside of the United States, with an eye to comparing how different political systems affect political outcomes.
3 Credit Hours. 3 Credit Hours. LaTasha Goodman This course introduces students to the tapestry of AAPI experiences in America. Normally, completing each degree separately takes six years. Advanced graduate seminar, which surveys the scholarly literature dealing with the role of international institutions and international organizations in world politics, and the prospects for global governance in various issue-areas. Honors seminar focusing on an introduction to the ideas and arguments of several political philosophers, such as Aristotle, Plato, Hobbes, and Marx, as well as an exploration of how such ideas relate to the contemporary world. 3 Credit Hours. POLS3203. See Political Science faculty advisor (and notation on the Course Schedule) for specific information.
These questions are complicated because people are more aware of the individual costs of taxation than they are of the collective benefits of an educated work force. Students must also register for 4581 (0371). 408 Gladfelter Hall POLS2503. Russia: Revolution, State, and Empire. You can begin the accelerated degree program as a junior or senior. is attributable to environmental or genetic factors; a politician might claim that hand gun control legislation will reduce crime; a sociologist might assert that social mobility is more limited in the United States than in other countries, and an economist might declare that globalization lowers the incomes of U.S. workers. The European Union is perhaps the most remarkable experiment in international governance of the past century.
This is the minimum credit required each semester after the proposal defense and while the student is researching and writing the dissertation. , a well-established and well-regarded internship semester program in Washington, D.C., through which Temple students receive internships and take classes. Students must also take three other upper-level electives (POLS 2000-4999), although up to two of these courses may be substituted by internship credits. Public Policy minors will discover how governments, policy experts and ordinary citizens can work to improve societys most vexing challenges. 3 Credit Hours. POLS8205. 3 Credit Hours. POLS2431. No student will be awarded financial assistance for a second year without having successfully completed this course. POLS3910. Chair Russian and Eastern European Civilizations. Topics for study include: development of public opinion and political ideology in the U.S.; the social psychology of political attitudes; the role of the mass media and the news in the formation of political opinion; and the influence of public opinion upon government policy. Students work closely with these organizations as they carry out the research. Anna E. Hunterannahunter@temple.edu, Administrator Many students undertake internships linked to academic study, including public service opportunities. This is a writing-intensive course designed to integrate all the skills learned in the major. 3 Credit Hours. This course is to be offered once each year. Students must make arrangements to work with a political science faculty member, and seek the approval of the undergraduate chair before enrolling under this course number. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: Use historical and case study methods to study the differences between rich and poor nations and the varied strategies available for development in a globalizing world. Careers in Political Science. Required of all Ph.D. students. Politics of the Global Economy. Learn how ancient ideology, medieval technology, modern propaganda, and more have changed how humans wage war and make peace. Evidence and Knowledge. Readings range from theoretical social science to empirical work on a variety of specific cases, and from classics in the field to new work and non-academic accounts of particular countries and regions. 3 Credit Hours. 3 Credit Hours. We will examine how different countries, including the United States, Japan, Britain, France, and Germany, have tried to meet these challenges. 3 Credit Hours. POLS2231. This special seminar is the academic component for experiential learning and is usually offered in the fall of an election year. Pennsylvania resident:$17,136.00per yearOut-of-state: $30,864.00per year, Nicolaos Catsis is the academic advisor for the Political Science Department.Phone: 215-204-7796Email:ncatsis@temple.edu. Copyright 2012-2022, Temple University. Civil Rights and Liberties. Free and fair elections are democracy's defining feature. Focus on legislative decision-making. Seminar focusing on the politics of international relations. It exposes students to some of the major debates on conceptualizing and operationalizing the multidimensionality of identity; the context-specific issues that make identity an important factor to explore as both a cause and an effect in a globalizing economy; and existing research on what shapes identity and the impact of identity. An introduction to key theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of the major areas in American politics. POLS3231. Students learn about the importance of race, class, gender and sexual orientation across a variety of important contexts, such as the family, workplace, schools, and popular culture and the implications these identities have on our daily lives.
Formerly known as POLS 3396, International Legal Order. 3 Credit Hours. 3 Credit Hours. NOTE: This course was previously titled "Contemporary Theories of Democracy." Students develop strong proficiency in analytical, research, and writing skills, with a particular emphasis on methodological rigor. Although it may be usable towards graduation as a major requirement or university elective, it cannot be used to satisfy any of the university GenEd requirements. 3 Credit Hours. 3 Credit Hours. Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Students begin taking graduate courses in their last three undergraduate semesters, and then spend their fifth year completing all remaining MA requirements. Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Dissertation Writing Student. Sharpen your understanding of international developments, including wars, economic globalization, wealth and poverty, the spread of democracy, environmental degradation, and global pandemics. Comparative Politics. POLS8405. POLS3211. https://liberalarts.temple.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/political-science, Dr. Mark Pollack, Chairperson NOTE: This course was previously titled "19th and 20th Century Political and Social Thought." 3 Credit Hours. 3 Credit Hours. Despite India's growing economic and political clout, riots, insurgencies, and terrorism persist. A survey of the main political and legal factors affecting the development of the basic constitutional doctrines regarding judicial review, separation of powers, the presidency, foreign affairs, the basic delegated powers of Congress in the areas of regulation of commerce and taxation, and federalism. How do they influence our politics? This course is a reading-intensive graduate seminar on the comparative politics of democratization and authoritarianism. Pre-law students should develop skills in communicating ideas, sharpen their analytical abilities and ability to think logically, and acquire in-depth understanding of at least one liberal arts field (such as Political Science). What do these different group identities mean to Americans?
POLS4140. 3 Credit Hours. All rights reserved. Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of B in POLS8001. In terms of institutions, the course considers the institutions that shape the selection of political leaders in a democracy and the allocation of power across those elected officials. A survey of core theories, methodological approaches and central issues in the comparative study of political systems throughout the world.
Students learn about the structure and organization of campaigns, the motivations of candidates, and the consequences of campaign activities by other political actors such as interest groups and political parties. Factors affecting the voting behavior of the mass public and the link voting provides between the public and policy formation. To be taken during the senior year. For questions regarding eligibility and program equivalency, please contact Undergraduate Advisor Nick Catsis. 459 Gladfelter Hall Legislative Behavior. High-achieving undergraduates can apply for the 4+1 BA/MA accelerated degree program in Political Science, which enables them to obtain their BA and MA in Political Science in five years rather than the usual six. 2 Credit Hours. POLS3212. It focuses on four functional areas: international trade in goods and services, the management of currency exchange and international monetary policy, the pattern and flow of investment capital, and the pattern and structure of global production. Political science majors can also earn a Master in Public Policy degree through the4+1 MPP program. POLS3265. International Environmental Policy. 3 Credit Hours. This course is designed to introduce Political Science students to the wide range of career options available to them, as well as to provide them the information, tools, and resources needed to help them succeed after graduation. alexandra.guisinger@temple.edu, Dr. Nicolaos Catsis, Undergraduate Advisor The focus of this seminar varies from semester to semester, but always considers some aspect of U.S. politics in depth. Pre-requisites: Minimum grade of C- in (POLS2496 or POLS2996). 3 Credit Hours.
Topics include: states and markets; power and wealth; economic statecraft; international economic organizations; economic development; and the nature of interstate conflict and cooperation in the global economic system. As an added bonus, MPP credits taken as an undergraduate count toward both masters and bachelors degrees. 3 Credit Hours.
3 Credit Hours. POLS3996. Students may replace up to two upper-level electives (equivalent to 6 credit hours) from qualifying internships undertaken with external organizations and programs, as approved by the Internship Coordinator. Popular Culture and the City.
3 Credit Hours. POLS8121. 4 Credit Hours. Honors Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences. This course will familiarize students with the political development and transition to democracy in Russia and former republics of the Soviet Union. Please check the Political Science Department web site for information about how to apply for the Honors Scholar Program in Political Science (https://www.cla.temple.edu/political-science/undergraduate/). Internship II. Topics in American Politics. POLS3422. 3 Credit Hours. POLS3112. NOTE: This course fulfills the World Society (GG) requirement for students under GenEd and International Studies (IS) for students under Core. Theory and Uses of Power. Black or white. In this course we will study whether or not these new technologies (Internet, mobile social media, etc.) 3 Credit Hours. POLS3202. POLS8109. The remainder of the class introduces students to Maximum Likelihood estimators that address limitations to the OLS model. A graduate-level introduction to the history and theory of international political economy. Students are responsible for working on their own to complete the required assignments. Preliminary Examination Preparation. 3 Credit Hours. Examines the intersection of race and class in American cities from theoretical and practical perspectives. The Internship/Career Coordinator (Erin Dwyer) advises students on internship opportunities and post-graduate planning. 3 Credit Hours. since then has inducted over a thousand students. These include imperialism/colonialism, state formation, labor migration, demographic trends, gender issues in development, religious movements and nationalism, the challenges to national sovereignty, waves of democratization, culture and mass media, struggles for human rights, environmental sustainability, the advantages and disadvantages of globalization, and movements of resistance. ; and 3) What impact do the different policies have? 3 Credit Hours. mark.pollack@temple.edu, Dr. Alexandra Guisinger, Undergraduate Chairperson Contemporary Politics of Europe. Women and Politics. Copyright 2012-2022, Temple University. Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit. Second, the major proceeds with students taking POLS 2503 (Evidence and Knowledge), as well as two Research Preparation courses (POLS 3501-3599). How have AAPIs shaped the making of state and society in the United States in terms of culture, law, economics, and politics? The Politics of Poverty. NOTE: This course fulfills the World Society (GG) requirement for students under GenEd and International Studies (IS) for students under Core. Why did some mature economies respond differently to the global financial crisis of 2007-2009? POLS3452. The History & Significance of Race in America. British Government and Politics. The course offers a thorough coverage of the basic linear regression model. POLS0966. Male or female. The Department of Political Science and the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program offer an accelerated track that enables students to attain their BA in Political Science and an MPP in five total years, instead of the customary six. Male or female. POLS3251. P, re-law students should develop skills in communicating ideas, sharpen their analytical abilities and ability to think logically, law school can read these requirements at, Public Service Opportunities through the Public Service Cooperative. Want to pair political science with another program of study?
Learn about a particular national culture - Russian, Indian, French, Japanese, Italian, for example, each focused upon in separate sections of this course - by taking a guided tour of its literature and film. Learn more about Political Science Major courses. 422 Gladfelter Hallncatsis@temple.edu, Coordinator All students in the College of Liberal Arts are required to take a 1 credit seminar in professional development. Democracy is among the oldest concepts in politics, yet it is also one of the most elusive. NOTE: (1) For both non-majors and majors. POLS3133.
POLS3113. POLS8601. POLS1101 is an introduction to U.S. politics and should be taken before upper-level courses in this area. Examines a topic of contemporary interest in international politics. This course explores inductive statistics including: probability and sampling, multivariate contingency tables, analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis.