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Prerequisite depends on the topic. 209 Research Methods (3 credits) An
introduction to the scope and methods of research in Political Science;
required for majors. Prerequisite: Posc 101 or 111 or 105. (SBA)
250 Political Psychology This course provides an introduction to
political psychology. Our analyses will employ theories and findings from
both political science and psychology (particularly in the areas of social
psychology, personality, and elite behavior) to better understand how
individuals interact in and with the political environment, with particular
reference to the United States. The course covers elite and mass attitudes
and behavior. Topics include authoritarianism, groupthink, elite
personality, social capital, tolerance, emotions and politics, and the
psychology of race. Prerequisite: POSC 101 or 111 or 107 or permission of
instructor.
POSC 350/EDUC 390 This course is for students enrolled in the offcampus
January 2007 term course in England, “Education in England:
Policy and Practice.” We will study English social and political culture in
preparation for the trip. We will also read about and discuss the structure
of the education system in England, its history, and the major issues in
contemporary English education policy. This will involve some
comparison with, and discussion of, the American education system.
410 Advanced Seminar (3 credits) Students are invited to propose
subjects for study to the department chair. Admission is by permission of
the instructor. Offered periodically.
F. Internship
395 Internship (3 credits) Internships in government at the national,
state and local levels and in the private sector with significant government
involvement. Developed by interested students in consultation with a
departmental coordinator and a field “supervisor” representing the
organization that offers the internship. A maximum of two credits
accepted toward a major and one credit toward a minor. Prerequisite:
Posc 101 or 111. Also required: The consent of a member of the political
science faculty to serve as coordinator and the approval of the head
of the department and the director of off-campus study.
G. Senior Thesis
489 Thesis Methods (1 credit) This course must be taken the same
term as Posc 490. This course focuses on how to design and carry out the
senior thesis research project. Thesis students will meet with the Political
Science faculty to discuss issues such as the literature review, hypothesis
development, research design, data collection, and argument
development. Students will be assigned to report on aspects of their thesis
research throughout the semester. Prerequisite: Posc 209 and registration
for Posc 490 the same semester. (Note: Neither Posc 489 nor Posc 490
are offered during January Term.)
490 Senior Thesis (3 credits) Each senior major is required to write, in
consultation with a faculty member of the department, a research paper
that demonstrates the ability to investigate and analyze a problem in
depth and to defend it before fellow students and the political science
faculty in a public forum. Prerequisite: POSC 209 and registration for
POSC 489 the same semester.
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