Political Science, in the broadest sense, is the study of governments and governing procedures--whether these "governments" are sovereign states, international entities, or sub-units of political systems. Thus, political science has many facets. Political scientists are interested in the origins of, and the preconditions for, governments, the growth and evolution of governments, and the decline of governments. Political scientists also are interested in how governments are structured, how governments make decisions, as well as the content of the decisions, and how governments manage societal conflicts. In addition, true to their oldest academic traditions, political scientists retain their concern with the fundamental question of how governments ought to be constituted. Political scientists usually study these broad topics through specific subfields such as: political parties and voting behavior interest groups bureaucracies and administrative procedures international politics and organization executive politics and legislative behavior courts and the administration of justice intergovernmental relations political socialization and political recruitment political personality mass movements and revolutions political philosophy community organization and urban politics policy studies The study of political science has value in several different ways. The Greek word "idiot" was used to refer to one who took no interest in affairs of state. Today, no less than twenty centuries later, it is incumbent upon all useful citizens to learn something about the political system in which they will spend their lives. Educated people should know something of the nature of government even if they have no professional interest in political science. More than a minimum knowledge of the function of political systems should be acquired by those who expect to have jobs that will make them "representatives" of the political system itself. Thus, anyone expecting to enter a career in law enforcement, teaching, the civil service, the military, or the law has some social responsibility to obtain an education in the nature of governmental processes. This responsibility exists if only because, by virtue of the career chosen, others will perceive that person to be a source of information about the political system and about politics in general. Finally, there are some careers for which an extensive training in political science can be most useful. This is true especially for those planning to seek careers in higher education, the legal profession, state and local government, urban planning, the federal bureaucracy, journalism, or in any of the proliferating organizations that seek to monitor the political processes or to influence the content of public policy. Political science, like its sister fields within the arts and sciences, should help any student develop reasoning and analytical skills and build competence in oral and written expression. In addition, many departments of political science encourage students to acquire skills in statistical analysis and computer usage. All of this training will be useful to students no matter what their ultimate career choices. From: Careers and the Study of Political Science, American Political Science Association, 1985.
Page 2 POLITICAL SCIENCE FACULTY and INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS MAYMESTER & SUMMER 2017 NAME PHONE OFFICE Brownstein, Mike 49-44161 BRNG 2235 Caballero, Guillermo 49-44161 BRNG 2223 Cann, Heather 49-44161 BRNG 2245 Danyi, Paul 49-44171 BRNG 2248 Forester, Summer 49-44161 BRNG 2299 Hustedt, Tony 49-44161 BRNG 2216B Kelly-Thompson, Kaitlin 49-44161 BRNG 2251 Kulesza, Chris 49-44161 BRNG 2223 McCann, Jay 49-40738 BRNG 2216G Megson, John 49-44161 BRNG 2233 Osorio, Ely 49-44161 BRNG 2251 Pierucci, Tony 49-44161 BRNG 2235 Rios, Viridiana 49-44161 BRNG 2299 Shim, Gyu 49-44161 BRNG 2231 Tormos, Fernando 49-44161 BRNG 2299 Vllasi, Elis 49-44161 BRNG 2216B Woodford, Sharonda 49-44161 BRNG 2235 Woods, Dwayne 49-62890 BRNG 2238 Young, Laura 49-44161 BRNG 2299 Clawson, Rosie (Dept. Head)...49-44162 BRNG 2242 UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS: Williams, Coleen.... 49-43670 BRNG 1114 Randel, Carol... 49-43670 BRNG 1114
Page 3 Political Science Maymester and Summer 2017 Schedule of Classes Updated 3/22/17 Maymester (Module 1) May 15 - June 9 (No classes May 30) ~ Final exams June 9 POL 10100-Y01 American Government Distance Learning M. Brownstein POL 13000-Y01 Intro to International Relations Distance Learning E. Vllasi POL 22300-Y02 Intro to Environmental Policy Distance Learning H. Cann POL 30000-002 Intro to Political Analysis M-F 8:40-10:50 BRNG 1254 S. Nguyen M-F 8:40-10:50 BRNG 2208 POL 32600-Y01 Black Political Participation Distance Learning G. Caballero POL 43000-Y01 Social Movements Distance Learning F. Tormos POL 49300-Y01 Intro to Jewish Studies xlstd JWST 330 Distance Learning D. Frank Summer (Modules 2 & 3) June 12 - August 1 (No classes July 4) Final exams ~ August 2, 3, 4 POL 10100-Y02 American Government Distance Learning S. Woodford POL 12000-Y01 Intro to Public Policy Distance Learning C. Kulesza POL 13000-Y02 Intro to Intl Relations Distance Learning K. Kelly-Thompson POL 13000-001 Intro to International Relations M-Th 6:00-7:15p BRNG 1254 A. Hustedt POL 14100-Y01 Government of the World Distance Learning J. Megson POL 22200-Y01 Women, Politics, Public Policy Distance Learning S. Forester POL 22300-Y01 Intro to Environmental Policy Distance Learning P. Danyi POL 23700-Y01 Modern Weapons Distance Learning A. Pierucci POL 32700-Y01 Global Green Politics Distance Learning L. Young POL 33500-Y01 China and the Challenges of Globalization Distance D. Woods POL 49500-001 ResExp: Latino Immigrants in the Crossroads of America Hours TBA J. McCann POL 60600-Y01 Advanced Quant Methods in Social Sciences Distance V. Rios Summer (Module 3 only) July 10 - August 4 POL 23500-Y02 Rich & Poor Nations Distance Learning 2 nd 8wks only E. Osorio Summer Study Abroad Courses in Political Science -- Application deadline, March 1 for most summer, fall, and academic year programs. For more information, visit the Study Abroad Office (YONG 105), call 494-2383, or log on to their website: www.studyabroad.purdue.edu Be sure to check the most up-to-date information: www.mypurdue.purdue.edu
Page 4 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Maymester 2017 ~ Module 1 May 15 - June 8 (Final exams ~ June 9) AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS POL 10100-Y01 - Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (M. Brownstein) This course is a study of the nature of democratic government, the U.S. Constitution, federalism, civil rights, political dynamics, the presidency, Congress, and the judiciary. INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POL 13000-Y01 - Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (E. Vllasi) This course provides an analysis of the fundamentals of international law, organization, and politics particularly as relevant to contemporary international relations. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY POL 22300-Y02 Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (H. Cann) This course is a study in decision making as modern societies attempt to cope with environmental and natural resources problems. The course focuses on the American political system, with some attention to international issues. Current policies and issues will be examined. INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL ANALYSIS POL 30000-002 - M-F 9:50-12:00 (S. Nguyen) This course is intended to acquaint students with the formal process of scientific political research. Accordingly, some of the basic techniques and data analysis concepts used in the discipline will be covered. Through example and application, the student will develop a working knowledge of basic research strategies and statistical analysis. I presume no prior experience in mathematics, statistics, or computer science. The material we will cover can be roughly divided into two distinct aspects of systematic, scientific research: the research process i.e., formulating a research question, assessing the current state of knowledge, the operationalization of concepts, and data collection and data analysis and statistical tests. BLACK POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN AMERICA POL 32600-Y01 Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (G. Caballero) This course will examine the varying political experiences of African Americans. We will analyze political culture and socialization, with a focus on the interaction between African Americans and actors, institutions, processes, and policies of the American system of politics and governance. SOCIAL MOVEMENTS POL 43000-Y01 - Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (F. Tormos) Social movements are shaping politics across the globe. Social movements pressure politicians, governments, and corporations to change their policies and practices through a wide range of strategies including protest, shaming tactics, civil disobedience, and even violence. This course focuses on the politics of social movements. Students will learn about how social movements emerge, evolve, survive, and shape and are shaped by politics.
Page 5 INTRODUCTION TO JEWISH STUDIES (Cross listed w/ JWST 33000, HIST 30200B) POL 49300-Y03 Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (D. Frank) This course introduces students to the rich and multi-faceted history, literature, theology, and culture of Jews and Judaism from antiquity to the present (including the Middle Ages): from the ancient Near East to Europe, America, and back to the modern Near East. The course begins with an examination of key concepts of Judaism such as God, Torah, People, Land, and Self-identity, and surveys their historical, theological, and literary roots from the formation of ancient Israel through Medieval times to contemporary Israel and Jewish-American culture. This course is a multi-disciplinary survey of Jews and Judaism, and will feature presentations by a number of Purdue professors and local community religious leaders. There are no prerequisites for the course except curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject. Non-Jewish students are encouraged to enroll and to participate without any expectation that they will be at a disadvantage at all by the assignments, discussions, or vocabulary. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Summer 2016 ~ Modules 2 & 3 June 12 - August 1 Final exams ~ August 2, 3, 4 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS POL 10100-Y02 - Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (S. Woodford) This introductory class will discuss American democracy, federalism, major American political institutions (Congress, the presidency, the Supreme Court), political campaigns and voting behavior, civil rights, and the bureaucracy. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION POL 12000-Y01 Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (C. Kulesza) This course is an introduction to the fields of public policy and public administration. Processes of policy formation and administration will be examined. Different approaches to evaluating and improving public policies will be discussed. INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POL 13000-Y02 - Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (K. Kelly-Thompson) This course provides an analysis of the fundamentals of international law, organization, and politics particularly as relevant to contemporary international relations. INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POL 13000-001 - M-Th 6:00-7:15p (A. Hustedt) This course provides an analysis of the fundamentals of international law, organization, and politics particularly as relevant to contemporary international relations.
Page 6 GOVERNMENTS OF THE WORLD POL 14100-Y01 Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (J. Megson) This course is an introduction to the politics and governments of selected foreign countries. We will present the tools and background needed to understand contemporary events in the world beyond the United States. Readings and discussions pay special attention to democratization and development. WOMEN, POLITICS, AND PUBLIC POLICY POL 22200-Y01 - Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (S. Forester) This course is an introduction to women s participation in politics, with an emphasis on the U.S. and developing nations. We will discuss structural and attitudinal conditions that disadvantage women as a social group and contemporary efforts to change women s status in society through politics. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY POL 22300-Y01 Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (P. Danyi) In this course, we will study decision making as modern societies attempt to cope with environmental and natural resources problems. We will focus on the American political system, with some attention to the international dimension. Current policies and issues will be examined. MODERN WEAPONS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POL 23700-Y01 - Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (A. Pierucci) This course introduces the student to the roles that modern weapons systems play in contemporary international relations. GLOBAL GREEN POLITICS POL 32700-Y01 - Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (L. Young) Citizens around the world are demanding a cleaner and healthier world as well as more just access to, and benefits from, the environment, in what some call the greening of international environmental politics. Problems such as air pollution, deforestation, famine, access to clean water and other natural resources, and loss of biodiversity pose numerous problems for states and policymakers, including, but not limited to, the increased potential for conflict. Unfortunately, creating effective governance regimes and negotiating such policies is difficult given the disparity between the political and economic power of various national and international actors, access to information, large number of diverse stakeholders, and disparate national priorities. Some multi-national corporations, small businesses and consumers are also actively involved in international environmental issues through the decisions they make in production and consumption of consumer items. While some critics argue that such activity is merely greenwashing, other supporters argue that business can and should play a more active role in global environmental sustainability. This course examines many of these problems as well as the solutions central to the challenges of global environmental politics, and enables students to identify and analyze his/her own values regarding these challenges. CHINA AND THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBALIZATION POL 33500-Y01 - Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (D. Woods) Globalization is a very popular topic, resulting in a lot of loose and poorly thought-through talk and writing around the subject. The view taken in this course is that to understand current processes of globalization we need to examine it in less broad and amorphous ways by focusing on its specific manifestations. Thus, this course focuses on how China has managed the challenges of globalization. China is a particularly useful case study because it failed the challenges of globalization in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. For an ancient civilization such as China, this failure had tremendous impact on its national pride. The Chinese refer to this
Page 7 historical juncture as the "century of shame." Towards the end of the 20th Century and the onset of the 21st, China faced again the challenges of globalization and has risen to the tasks in a spectacular fashion, transforming a largely rural and agriculture economy into the world's second largest economic power. This amazing transformation is leading some to proclaim that the 21st Century will belong to China. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE: Latino Immigrants in the Crossroads of America POL 49500 (Hours TBA) (J. McCann) Since the early 1990s, hundreds of thousands of Latino immigrants, primarily Mexicans, have settled across Indiana. What prompted this unprecedented migration to the state? During this pivotal period, how do immigrants view American politics and society? What factors encourage or inhibit their civic engagement? These and other questions will be explored in Political Science 495, Latino Immigrants in the Crossroads of America. Students will help design a bilingual survey questionnaire and conduct in-depth interviews with Spanish-speaking immigrants living in Indianapolis, Frankfort, Lafayette, and other cities in north-central Indiana. Contact Professor James A. McCann in the Department of Political Science for details: Beering Hall 2216-G; 494-0738, mccannj@purdue.edu. Enrollment with the approval of the instructor. This course may count for Capstone or Honors credit. ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES IN POLITICAL SCIENCE POL 60600-Y01 - Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (V. Rios) This is an introductory-level course in statistical learning. In here, you will learn a toolset of cutting-edge quantitative research methods. We cover tools that are now considered basic staples of data analysis such as cathegorical regression, classification, resampling and model selection. More than a course about math or theoretical models, this is an applied course. By the end it, you will be capable of understanding the basic math and logic behind each tool. Most importantly, you will feel comfortable using them in your own research, and learning more about them at your own pace. This course will be enjoyed the most by students who want to conduct applied quantitative research, rather than to acquire theoretical understanding. The course includes a refresh of linear regression and other algebra basic concepts. Yet, students who have previous knowledge of linear regression would certainly get much more out of this course COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Summer 2016 - Module 3 (only) July 10 August 4 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AMONG RICH AND POOR NATIONS POL 23500-Y02 Distance Learning (Hours TBA) (E. Osorio) This course is an introduction to the major themes in the contemporary international relations among rich and poor nations. We will examine such areas as North-South relations, interdependence, international organizations, and global development.