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Primarily for First and Second Year Students
101. Introduction to
Political Theory. (4). (SS).
Through a study of the classic texts in political theory such
as Plato, Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, and Tocqueville
we will consider the questions and answers that have been raised
and proposed over the centuries in the search for the best political
regime. Consideration of the meaning of familiar concepts such
as justice, equality, liberty, community, and democracy are part
of this investigation. (Saxonhouse)
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111. Introduction to
American Politics. (4). (SS).
This is a broad survey of government and politics in the United
States which explores a wide range of topics including elections, interest groups, the presidency, Congress, and the courts.
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140. Introduction to
Comparative Politics. (4). (SS).
This course examines how democracy evolves and functions in different
settings around the world. We start with the emergence of democracy
in Western Europe, examining the factors that give rise to it
and help it survive. We then examine the origins of fascism in
Germany and Japan; and the rise of communism in Russia and China, attempting to understand why these alternatives to democracy flourished
in those settings – and why they later collapsed. This leads to
an analysis of the current struggle between reformers and hardliners
over the move to market economies and liberal democracy in Russia, China, and Eastern Europe, and an assessment of the prospects
for democracy in Mexico and Nigeria. Finally, we examine the probable
evolution of democracy in advanced industrial societies. In addition
to two lectures, there are two meetings a week in relatively small
discussion sections, designed to encourage active discussion of these topics. Cost:3
(Inglehart)
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160. Introduction to
World Politics. (4). (SS).
The primary purpose of this beginning course is to expose the
student to the core questions that should be asked at any beginning
of the study of international politics. Who are the major actors
in international affairs? What kind of order exists in relations
among nations? What mechanisms exist for change? What regularities
exist in the behavior of actors toward one another that give shape
and direction to the system? We shall try to get at some of the
questions raised by using three of the major approaches students
in the field utilize to select the behaviors they wish to study.
One approach is to study the process of decision-making in foreign
policy. Another approach is to study the effects that differences
in national growth have on the politics among nations. A third
way is to study the way the international system constrains the
actions of individuals and groups. The major elements of the course
are contained in four sets of lectures. (1) The decision-making
approach; (2) effects of national growth on international politics;
(3) problems and consequences of different types of international
systems; (4) global trends in contemporary world politics including
such topics as imperialism, neocolonialism, international economics
and interdependence, developed-developing world relations, international
organizations, and the limits to growth. There will be one, possibly
two, exams during the term, plus a final. Other requirements may
include a 12-15 page essay and such additional assignments as
may be made by individual section leaders. Cost:3
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300. Contemporary Political
Issues. (4). (SS).
This course will help you think about the relationships between
yourself and politics in the United States. Learn about: (1) important
social, economic, and political issues of the day, including how
an issue becomes "important"; (2) the political values
and attitudes of the American public; (3) the conduct of political
campaigns and elections. Confront these subjects from the perspectives
of "What is..." and also "What ought to be...."
Given our goals, scholarly readings are intermixed with articles
about current issues, and our discussions often move freely from
assigned readings to the latest news. Although intended primarily
for non-political science concentrators, this is a serious course
for serious students. The readings are extensive, and occasionally
difficult. You will be expected to: stay current and master what
you have read, attend lectures faithfully, participate in sections
actively, and engage in additional learning activities outside
of the classroom. You will write papers, and you will be examined
- carefully and regularly (two midterms plus a final). Recommended:
at least one prior political science course. Grades are based
on a no-curve system. Cost:4
WL:1 (Markus)
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312. Freedom of Speech
and Press. (3). (Excl).
This course examines the constitutional right of freedom of speech
and press in the United States. Various areas of law are examined
in depth, including extremist or seditious speech, obscenity, libel, fighting words, the public forum doctrine and public access
to the mass media. Classes are conducted according to the law
school model, with readings focused on actual judicial decisions
and students expected to participate in discussions. (Bollinger)
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390. Practicum for the Michigan Journal of Political Science. (1).
(Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for credit with permission
of the chair.
PS 390 provides an opportunity for Associate Editors on the Michigan
Journal of Political Science to receive credit for a term of work
on the Journal. Requirements include attendance at weekly meetings, writing and publishing a book review in the Journal, and performing
various responsibilities of an Associate Editor. For information
on how to become an Associate Editor, please email mjps.editors@umich.edu
or inquire at the Department of Political Science office. Please
note; THIS COURSE IS FOR MJPS EDITORS ONLY. Do not CRISP into this class if you are not a member of MJPS.
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395/REES 395/Hist. 332/Slavic
395/Soc. 392. Survey of Russia: The Russian Empire, the Soviet
Union, and the Successor States. (4). (SS). Laboratory
fee ($10) required.
See Russian and East European
Studies 395. (Rosenberg)
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412. The Legal Process.
Two courses in political science. (3). (Excl).
Section 001 – Courts, Politics, and Society. Courts, what they share with and what distinguishes them from other political
institutions, are at the center of this course. The term will
be divided into four sections. Part I will examine the structures, practices and organizing principles of central actors and institutions
within the judicial process (court structure, judicial selection, juries and the legal profession). Part II will follow the evolution
of primary legal theories regarding the impact of political constraints
and choices upon judicial reasoning. Particular emphasis will
be put on the relationship between political controversies and attendant legal theoretical debates during the New Deal and Warren
Court era. Part III will provide an introduction to interdisciplinary
studies of courts and society and will draw upon contributions
from Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, and Literature. Finally, Part IV will incorporate diverse methodological
and disciplinary perspectives in the context of two important
contemporary legal theoretical debates. The first pertains to the relationship between state law and alternative mechanisms
of dispute resolution. The second concerns the viability of law
as an instrument of social and political change. (Morag-Levine)
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413. American Constitutional
Politics. Pol. Sci. 111, 410, or 411. (3). (Excl).
Prerequisites: Some background in American history, American institutional
politics, or political theory is desirable. This is a course in
political science and political theory concerned with law. The
course focuses on one of the most vital aspects of politics: interpreting
and applying the nation's fundamental principles. It addresses:
(1) the role of language in grounding the legitimacy of the political
order; (2) the ways (if any) in which that language is translated
into reality; and (3) how those translations are justified. In
connection with those general themes, we shall focus on three
additional questions: (1) WHAT is the (or a) Constitution; (2)
WHO are to be its authoritative interpreters; and (3) HOW are those interpreters to go about the business of interpreting? We
shall take up topics such as judicial review, interdepartmental
relations, federalism, the power to wage war, and constitutional
crisis. Assignments will include participation in a Moot Court.
(Brandon)
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417. Legislative Process.
Two courses in political science. (3). (Excl).
This course will examine the legislative process, with special
emphasis on the United States Congress. Among the major topics
addressed will be: the theory and practice of representation;
Legislative elections; coalition-building; committee policy making;
floor voting decisions; Legislative-executive relations; legislative
rules and procedures. Given that the course will be offered in
an election year, one of our primary emphases will be on U.S.
congressional elections. Requirements: two to three exams, one
paper. (Hutchings)
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420/Comm. 484. Mass Media
and Political Behavior. Comm. Studies 361 or 381
strongly recommended. (4). (Excl).
See Communication Studies 484.
(Valentino)
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421. American State Government.
Two courses in political science. (3). (Excl).
This course will explore state, local, and regional politics, as well as intergovernmental relations across all levels of American
government. It will provide historical overviews of each of these
areas, apply a variety of political science perspectives to them, and consider some of the most pressing current questions in subnational
politics. It will also include a comparative focus, examining the differences in politics and policymaking between federal and non-federal systems, and will place special emphasis on health
care and environmental policy. This course will be intended for
undergraduates with some prior coursework in political science
and American government. It will encourage students to conduct
research in subnational politics, culminating in a research paper.
In addition, students will complete an essay-style examination, as well as one or two brief papers focused on discussion-related
topics. Readings will include selections from the traditional
political science literature on state and local politics and intergovernmental
relations, but will also include a variety of areas not commonly
associated with or applied to subnational politics, including
regulatory theory and game theory. Cost:2
WL:1 (Rabe)
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422/WS 422. Feminist
Political Theory. Junior standing. (3). (Excl).
This course explores the politics of gender, as analyzed and articulated
by various feminist theorists. Readings are drawn from several
disciplines (e.g., philosophy, psychology, as well as
political theory), but the primary focus of this course is on the political implications and/or consequences of different feminist
frameworks. The course is run as a lecture, with opportunity for
questions and periodic discussions. Requirements include: in-class
writing assignments, 5-7 page paper, final exam. Cost:2
WL:1 (Wingrove)
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431. Public Administration.
Two courses in political science. (3). (Excl).
This course will deal with major topics in public administration.
In the first half of the course we will read about and discuss the following topics: leadership, decision making, human resource
management, budgeting, program implementation, and program evaluation.
There will be a midterm exam on this material. Then the class
will split up into six groups each of which will study in greater
depth one of the above topics. We will start the group projects
with sessions on working effectively in groups. Then there will
be a few weeks to gather information about the topic. Groups will
be encouraged to gather information from people who deal with these issues as well as from library sources. Each group will
have one class session toward the end of the term to present information
to the rest of the class. Students will write individual final
papers. Grades will be based on midterm, group presentation, final
paper, and participation. (Feldman)
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441. Comparative Politics
of Advanced Industrial Democracies. Any 100-level
course in political science or upperclass standing. (3). (Excl).
This course examines the politics of developed democracies: i.e., those where commitment to relatively free-market capitalism and to relatively liberal democracy are no longer the subject of any
serious political debate or conflict. This is not a course in
current or past events in these countries. Rather we analyze certain
systematic, (social) scientific regularities which may be evidenced
in the politics of advanced capitalist democracies. In this positive
(not normative) analysis, the focus is on political parties, elections, patterns of participation and of political conflict, public policy, and political economy. Course grades will be based upon short-paper
writing, a final examination, and participation. (Franzese)
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454. Governments and Politics of Southeast Asia. Two courses in political
science. (3). (Excl).
Southeast Asia is one of the world's most dynamic and complex
regions, and is of growing importance on the global stage. This
course offers an introduction to the region for advanced undergraduates;
it is also an introduction to some of the broader political and economic issues in the developing world. The course has three
parts. The first is an introduction to the history and politics
of the region; the second is a country-by-country study of nine
Southeast Asianstates: Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Burma. The final section
looks at five major challenges facing the region – economic development, environmental protection, international security, human rights, and democratization. Grading will be based on two midterms, a
final exam, and in-class discussions. Cost:3
WL:1 (Ross)
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456. Government and Politics
of Japan. Pol. Sci. 140, 440, or 450. (3). (Excl).
Japan is an ever-more interesting country to study, due to both
its obvious importance, and the fact that it is the only post-industrial
non-western country. This course offers an overview of contemporary
Japanese politics, designed for students with a general interest
in Japan as well as political science concentrators. Special attention
is given to how politics has affected, and has been affected by, cultural patterns, social organization, economic growth and Japan's
position in the world. Grading will be by examination and short
papers. Cost:3
WL:1 (Campbell)
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459/CAAS 449. African
Politics. Prior or concurrent study of the Third
World; Pol. Sci. 465 is recommended but not required. (3). (Excl).
Examines the institutions that shape political life in Africa.
The first part of the course is historical and considers the effects
of environment on political structure, the differences between
segmentary societies and kingships, literacy and political communication, secret societies, and diasporas. The second part covers the politics
of the colonial era and the nationalist period. The third section
explores some of the bold initiatives of independence leaders.
The course concludes with a discussion of contemporary struggles
for democracy. No prerequisites. (Widner)
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460. Problems in World
Politics. Any 100-level course in political science.
(3). (Excl). May be elected for credit twice with permission of the instructor.
Section 001. This course will address a range of issues which
confront state leaders as they seek to ensure their country's
military security and economic development in a competitive international
system. Special attention will be given to foreign policy problems
confronting the U.S. in the post-Cold War era. The course will
be conducted largely as a lecture with some opportunity for discussion.
Students will be graded on the basis of three in-class exams.
Cost:3 WL:1
(Huth)
Section 002 – International Conflict: Causes and Consequences.
This course is concerned with arguments and evidence about what
causes conflict in international relations as well as with what the consequences of that conflict are. Although the primary emphasis
will be on international war, we will also discuss other forms
of conflict such as economic sanctions, terrorism, crises and disputes. Additionally, the inability to observe international
actors in laboratory settings highlights some of the more challenging
methodological and statistical concerns confronting research in
world politics. Thus, students should also gain an appreciation
for some of these issues as well as for the causes and consequences
of conflict. (Lemke)
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463. International Organization
and Integration. Pol. Sci. 160. (3). (Excl).
This course deals with ways of managing issues arising from increasing
interdependence among nation-states. It examines the role of international
organizations in the contemporary global political system. It
considers the historical development of international organizations, their political processes, and their activities. It explores the
consequences of the growth of international organizations for the global political system, particularly the extent to which
international integration is being achieved. Primary attention
is devoted to international governmental organizations such as the agencies of the United Nations system and the European Union, but international non-governmental organizations are also considered.
Responsibilities of students taking the course for credit include:
(1) studying the assigned readings and participation in class
discussions; (2) writing four papers of no more than 2,500 words
in length; (3) writing a midterm examination; and (4) writing
a final examination. Cost:2
or 3 WL:1 (Jacobson)
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465. Political Development
and Dependence. Two courses in political science.
(3). (Excl).
This course is designed to introduce students to some of the issues
in the politics of "developing" nations. It focuses
on how ideas about development and the interests of political
actors, in conjunction with each other, have influenced the political
and economic development of these nation states. The first part
of the course discusses the understanding of poverty before moving
on to modernization theory, and how its particular understanding
of the relationship of the individual to the state came to provide
an initial path to political and economic development. An important
consequence of the pressures for economic development and the
dominance of the modernization paradigm was the construction of
particular kinds of nation-states in the immediate post-colonial
era. We will then discuss whether the constructed nation-state, in the context of an international political economy, has been
able to generate economic development. One of the constraints
faced by state in developing nations is its weakness in relationship
to social forces, and sometimes to the multiple ethnic groups
which compose many of these nation-states. In the final segment
of the course we will evaluate the nature of ethnic conflict and examine reasons for the resurgence of religion and separatism
as political forces in parts of the developing world. The gendered
nature of these modules will be stressed. Grading will be based
on two book reviews, a midterm and final examination, and class
participation. (Chhibber)
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469. Politics of International
Economic Relations. Pol. Sci. 160. (3). (Excl).
This course compares political and economic ways to understand international economic relations, as well as the connections between
international and domestic politics in explaining the international
political economy. Substantive topics include a brief overview
of the history of the international political economy in the 19th
and 20th centuries, institutions in the contemporary world, including the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, and the European Union, development strategies, multinational
corporations, foreign aid, and the debt crisis. We conclude with
an overview of some contemporary issues, such as the new protectionism
and the North American Free Trade Area. I assume that all students
in the class have already taken at least one course each in World
Politics and Introductory Economics. Cost:3
WL:4 (Pahre)
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472. International Security
Affairs. Two courses in political science. (3). (Excl).
Laboratory fee ($30) required.
The course focuses on the process by which Americans make national
security decisions, and it presents explanations of national security
affairs. These include rational choice, bounded rationality, and prospect theory. A special emphasis is on post-Cold War threats
to Western security, in those from states that have large conventional
military forces, sponsor international terrorism, and pursue weapons
of mass destruction. Students should have taken an introductory
course in international politics such as PS 160. The course includes
a midterm and a research paper. Students are also evaluated regarding the quality and quantity of their participation in Conferencing
on the web (COW), an electronic discussion forum. Methods of instruction
include lecture, discussion, and COW. Cost:3
WL:1 (Tanter)
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475. Russian Foreign
Policy. Two courses in political science. (3). (Excl).
The course focuses on the international behavior of the Soviet
Union and its primary successor state, Russia. The course will
cover U.S.-Soviet relations, the rise and fall of the Soviet empire
in Europe, and contemporary Russian relations with the United
States and Soviet successor states. Particular emphasis will be
placed on the link between Russian elite and mass attitudes and foreign policy choices. Recommended as background: PS 160, CREES
395. There will be a midterm paper that follows the format of
review articles in the journal World Politics, and a final. (Zimmerman)
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483. American Political
Parties and Electoral Problems. Poli. Sci. 111, 140, 410, or 411. (3). (Excl).
In this class we seek a broad understanding of what the American
political parties are, how they operate and how they evolved, and how they compare to parties in other countries. We will study them mainly in the context of presidential and congressional elections, although we will also consider local parties, party organization, and parties in legislatures. There will be two exams (short answer
and essay), and one short paper. Students will be expected to
read assigned books and articles and be prepared to discuss the
material. Lecture and discussion will be the format. Cost:3
WL:1 (Kollman)
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486. Public Opinion, Political Participation, and Pressure Groups. One
course in political science. (3). (Excl).
This course will cover the history of the American party system, with a special emphasis on the state of Michigan. Beginning with the pre-Civil War period, the readings and lectures will treat the shifts in public opinion that give rise to new popular movements
and pressure groups, which then modify or destroy the contemporary
party system. The course will be taught with a research emphasis.
The prerequisite is Political Science 111; there is no quantitative
prerequisite. Several computer-based assignments will introduce
students to the historical study of electoral politics. (Achen)
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489. Advanced Topics
in Contemporary Political Science. Two 400-level
courses in political science. (1-3). (Excl). May be repeated for
a total of six credits.
Section 001 – Game Theory in Political Science. (3 credits).
This course introduces students to the use of game theory in political
science. Game theory is the study of mathematical models of conflict
and cooperation between rational decision makers. The course will
emphasize the fundamental assumptions behind game theory models
of politics and will expose students to models of legislatures, voting and elections, international relations, and political participation.
There are no mathematical prerequisites, but students should have
a useful facility with algebra before taking the course. Lecture.
There will be homework problems and several tests. Cost:2
WL:1 (Kollman)
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491. Directed Studies.
Two courses in political science and permission of
instructor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies. (1-6). (Excl).
No more than four credits of directed study credit may be elected
as part of a concentration program in Political Science. (INDEPENDENT).
Political Science 491 and 492 may be elected for a total of eight
credits.
A directed study on any subject agreed upon by a student and an
advising instructor that does not duplicate a regular course offering.
Students wishing to enroll for a directed study course are urged
to work out the details of the course before the start of the
term.
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493. Senior Honors Proseminar.
Open only to senior Honors concentrators. (4). (Excl).
No more than four Honors credits may be elected as part of a concentration
plan in Political Science. (INDEPENDENT).
This is a seminar for seniors who are working on Honors theses.
Students must be admitted to the Honors program before enrolling.
(Mohr)
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495. Undergraduate Seminar
in Political Theory. Senior standing, primarily for
seniors concentrating in political science. (3). (Excl). May be
elected for credit twice.
Section 001 – Power and Legitimacy. This seminar intends
to introduce to political theory by reading modern concepts on
power and legitimacy. In addition, a strong focus on reading in
class should give experience in understanding and interpreting
demanding theoretical texts. Three different theoretical perspectives
will mainly shape the course: theory of action, critical theory, and poststructuralism. Although this curriculum includes a historical
perspective starting with the early twentieth century, the focus
of the course will be more systematic than historical. Reading
concepts from Weber, Arendt, Habermas, and Foucault, should teach the main changes in the understanding of power and legitimacy
as key terms of theoretical political thoughts, and should enable
students to interpret the implicit assumptions on power and legitimacy
in current discussions on political theory. Classes will be hold
on Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. The main work for the course will
be an oral mid-term and a written final exam. Students will also
have several short written assignments. Regular attendance, reading
of the texts and participation in the discussion are requested.
Students who are interested in reading political thoughts in
German will have the opportunity to take an additional one credit
university course (see: UC
490.003) given by Claudia Ritter. It will be a languages across the curriculum course. Readings and discussions will be on topics
of the 495.001 course in political science. The syllabus will
be adopted to the particular language levels and further wishes
of the students. Time and place will be by agreement. For further
information contact ritterc@umich.edu. Professor Ritter is a visiting
faculty member from Germany. She received her doctorate from the
University of Hamburg and is interested in political philosophy
and German politics. (Ritter)
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496. Undergraduate Seminar
in American Government and Politics. Senior standing, primarily for seniors concentrating in political science. (3).
(Excl). May be elected for credit twice.
Section 001 – Problems of Constitutionalism. This seminar
will focus on selected topics that illustrate basic problems in the articulation, justification, and operation of constitutionalism
as a working political theory. More specifically, does constitutionalism
require institutions and norms that threaten the stability or
persistence of constitutional regimes? Materials for the seminar
will range from judicial cases to legal commentary to social and political theory. Students will be expected to participate actively
in discussions, to make at least one oral presentation to the
class, and to write three essays. WL:1
(Brandon)
Section 002 – Institutions and Political Participation.
This course examines the extent to which institutions foster political
participation. The texts for the course will center on American
politics, but will incorporate some comparative cases. We will
be concerned with what might count as an institution and with the precise mechanisms through which institutions might constrain
or enable political involvement. The course will operate as a
seminar. Student evaluation will be based on three things: weekly
participation, a series of short papers, and one term paper. Cost:2 WL:1
(Burns)
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497. Undergraduate Seminar
in Comparative and Foreign Government. Senior standing, primarily for seniors concentrating in political science. (3).
(Excl). May be elected for credit twice.
Section 001 – The Politics of Economic Change. This seminar
is designed to present an overview of the field of the political
economy of development. Readings will be conceptually organized
around political variables that scholars have found to have an
impact on economic change. As such, readings will be taken from
a wide variety of geographical areas and time periods. The seminar
will begin by examining the impact of institutions on economic
change. This will be followed by an exploration of interest groups, gender, and the state on economic change. The final segment of the course will address whether a manipulation by politicians
of economic policy for maintaining political support influences
economic growth and concludes with a discussion of economic reform.
Formal course requirements are weekly papers (2-3 pages each)
and class participation. A quarter of the grade (25 percent) will
be assigned on the basis of class participation. The remaining
75 percent of the grade will be determined by written assignments.
(Chhibber)
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498. Undergraduate Seminar
in International Politics. Senior standing, primarily
for seniors concentrating in political science. (3). (Excl). May
be elected for credit twice.
Section 001 – Global Environmental Change and the State.
Climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, loss of biodiversity, and other aspects of global change could threaten the habitability
of the earth. Because these problems originate in demographic, economic and technological phenomena, dealing with them requires
unprecedented global cooperation. This course addresses the issue
of whether environmental challenges can be met within the existing
nation-state system or whether managing global environmental change
will force modifications in this system. We examine the classic
debate between those like Malthus who posit limits to growth and those like Marx who argue that with appropriate economic, technological, and political arrangements, unlimited growth is possible; the
nature of global environmental change and responses to it, such
as the 1992 Framework Convention on Climate Change; and the implications
of these steps for the future. Three books and several articles.
Students prepare a research paper and write a final examination.
Lectures, discussions. Cost:2
WL:1 (Jacobson)
Section 003 – New German Politics: Social Movements, Youths
Activities and Expert's Politics. For Fall Term, 1998, this
section is offered jointly with German
449.001. (Ritter)
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585/Public Policy 585.
Political Environment of Policy Analysis. Permission
of instructor. (3). (Excl).
See Public Policy 585.
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591. Advanced Internship
in Political Science. Two courses in political science
at the 400-level or above and concentration in political science;
or graduate standing. Permission of supervising instructor and review by the Department's internship advisor. (2-6). (Excl).
No more than four credits of internship may be included as part
of a concentration plan in political science. (EXPERIENTIAL).
All internship courses may be elected for a maximum total of eight
credits.
Section 001. University of Michigan Political Science department
invites junior and senior political science students to apply
for placements with legislators (Democratic/Republican in Lansing), Michigan Senators and Representatives; the Michigan Executive, the Courts, the Bureaucracy; interest groups; legal profession;
private sector (governmental affairs offices of the major auto
companies); international (Ontario Provincial Legislature, Canadian
Consulate); and the Media. Three hours of political science credit
(involves 16 hours per week in placement, five seminar sessions
with Director, journal assignment, and interview). What do I get
out of the Political Internship program? (1) Preview a career
in the political world. (2) Visible, unique work experience for
your résumé. (Job interviewers always take note
of Political Internships.) (3) A letter of recommendation for
Law/Graduate School or job. (4) Networking and leadership training
experience. Personal interview is required, contact Helen M. Graves, Ph.D., 5629 Haven Hall, (734) 647-7995 (office) or call (734)
994-5563 (home). E-mail: hmgraves@umich.edu. First come, first
serve basis.
Section 002. Advanced Internship requires careful, individual planning between senior students in Political Science
and individual faculty members who approve the internship and provide instruction. To register for the course, the student must
complete the internship form and obtain an override to enter the
course. The form is available in 7623 Haven Hall.
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