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POLT 796 (01) - Advanced Study

Advanced Study

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
CRN: 50191
Senior POLT majors, with a cumulative average of 3.20 or greater, may undertake advanced study (political science), in an area of their choice, in consultation with member(s) of the faculty. Normally, the result of the project is a significant written product of a quality comparable to that done at the 700 course level. Student must initiate the project discussion and obtain approval of the undergraduate curriculum committee of the department before undertaking the project. Writing intensive.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 Hours Arranged TBA

POLT 797B (1SY) - Seminar in American Politics

Reforming American Govnmnt

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   13  
CRN: 54852
Advanced analysis and individual research. Prereq: senior standing. Writing intensive.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed campus in section: Durham
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 T 3:10pm - 6:00pm ONLINE
Additional Course Details: 

Reforming American Government:

This class explores the construction and evolution of American government. Over the past decade, dissatisfaction and distrust with American government has reached all-time highs and new groups have emerged on either side of the aisle to protest policymakers’ failure to respond to their interests and demand “change.” The 2020 presidential election alone brought renewed attention to issues of “court packing” and the structure of the federal judiciary, as well as the Senate filibuster. Yet, American government rarely undergoes major reforms to make it more effective, and more responsive to the public.  When, how and why are reforms ultimately adopted to American government? And what effect do these reforms, such as the advent of presidential primaries, the expansion of suffrage, or the decreased power of congressional committees, have on representation? Among the topics addressed in this course: how the founders reformed the “first” American government through the Constitution; how democratic institutions such as Congress and political parties, as well as democratic rights such as voting, developed and what drove those changes; and the likelihood that American government will adopt major reforms in the future.

POLT 799 (01) - Honors Thesis

Honors Thesis

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
CRN: 50242
Senior POLT honors-in-major students (see department for honors-in-major requirements), with a cumulative average of 3.20 or greater, may undertake a special honors project in an area of their choice. The result of this special project is a significant written product constituting an honors thesis, under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Students must initiate the project discussion and obtain approval of the undergraduate curriculum committee before undertaking the project. The honors thesis constitutes the tenth course in the major. Writing intensive.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Honors course
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 Hours Arranged TBA

POLT 850 (01) - Politics of Poverty

Politics of Poverty

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   7  
CRN: 56305
Why are some countries rich while others are so poor? This course answers this question by examining several theories of economic development: political culture, modernization, dependency, regime types, urban bias, rent-seeking institutions, and international aid. The immediate goal of this course is for students to understand the causes of international inequality in the distribution of wealth. Students also improve their ability to evaluate theoretical arguments and empirical evidence critically, and develop reading and writing skills.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 W 3:10pm - 6:00pm HORT 215

POLT 851 (1SY) - Comparative Environmental Politics and Policy

Comp Environmental Politics

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   7  
CRN: 56417
Environmental politics and policy across national boundaries and at different levels of governance. Comparisons of the U.S. and European Union environmental policies to build a foundation for comparisons across national boundaries and sub-national authorities. Students improve their understanding of how and why comparative methods are used to gain insight into politics and policymaking. Central concepts and debates addressed include the roles of expertise, sustainability, precautionary principle, the use of market mechanisms in policy, environmental justice, policy devolution and flexibility, environmental performance assessment, NGO roles, activism, and social movements. Using a range of theoretical approaches and historical and contemporary events and case studies, students will evaluate the claims and explanatory power of various concepts and theories. Includes ethical issues emerging from the theory and practice of environmental politics.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Attributes: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 M 3:10pm - 6:00pm ONLINE

POLT 860 (1SY) - Theories of International Relations

Theories Internatn'l Relations

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   6  
CRN: 56350
Theoretical approaches of international politics, international organization, and international political economy with particular emphasis on systems theories, domestic determinants of foreign policy, and theories of decision making.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Attributes: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 R 3:10pm - 6:00pm ONLINE

POLT 897B (1SY) - Seminar in American Politics

Sem/Reforming American Gov't

Credits: 3.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   7  
CRN: 54853
Advanced analysis and individual research.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Attributes: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 T 3:10pm - 6:00pm ONLINE
Additional Course Details: 

Reforming American Government:

This class explores the construction and evolution of American government. Over the past decade, dissatisfaction and distrust with American government has reached all-time highs and new groups have emerged on either side of the aisle to protest policymakers’ failure to respond to their interests and demand “change.” The 2020 presidential election alone brought renewed attention to issues of “court packing” and the structure of the federal judiciary, as well as the Senate filibuster. Yet, American government rarely undergoes major reforms to make it more effective, and more responsive to the public.  When, how and why are reforms ultimately adopted to American government? And what effect do these reforms, such as the advent of presidential primaries, the expansion of suffrage, or the decreased power of congressional committees, have on representation? Among the topics addressed in this course: how the founders reformed the “first” American government through the Constitution; how democratic institutions such as Congress and political parties, as well as democratic rights such as voting, developed and what drove those changes; and the likelihood that American government will adopt major reforms in the future.

POLT 899 (01) - Master's Thesis

Master's Thesis

Credits: 3.0 to 6.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term* (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading
CRN: 50257
Each student carries out original research that culminates in a master's thesis. Permission required. Cr/F.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 Hours Arranged TBA

POLT 996 (01) - Independent Study

Independent Study

Credits: 1.0 to 3.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
CRN: 51055
A) American Politics; B) Comparative Politics; C) International Politics; D) Political Thought; E) Public Administration; F) Public Policy. The graduate student engages in independent study under the direction of one of the Faculty members of the department. Permission required.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 Hours Arranged TBA
Durham   Miscellaneous :: Public Policy

PPOL 722 (01) - Media Strategy and Communication

Media Strategy Communication

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   5  
CRN: 57339
In this course, we will introduce contemporary media strategies and learn how to use them to influence public policy. We will focus on: Recognizing the dynamics of the news cycle and how to identify opportunities in a saturated media landscape; Developing a message and a strategy to convey the message; Writing to advance a message in different media; Verbal skills to deliver a policy message via TED talk, panel or news conference; Nuance and differences when interacting with TV, radio, print, and social social; Introducing and practicing interview skills for TV, video, radio, print, and online media; and Understanding the power of image and authenticity.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 F 10:10am - 1:00pm KEND 205