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  • PLPT 1010

    Introduction to Political Theory
     Rating

    3.65

     Difficulty

    3.11

     GPA

    3.20

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Introduces political philosophy as a mode of inquiry, and consideration of selected problems and writers in Western political theory.

  • PLIR 2020

    Foreign Policies of the Powers
     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    3.13

     GPA

    3.34

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Comparative analysis of the content and definition of foreign policies of select states in historical and contemporary periods.

  • PLAP 2030

    Politics, Science and Values: An Introduction to Environmental Policy
     Rating

    2.58

     Difficulty

    4.25

     GPA

    3.20

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Introduces a wide variety of domestic and international environmental policy issues.  Explores how political processes, scientific evidence, ideas, and values affect environmental policymaking. 

  • PLIR 2030

    International Relations of East Asia
     Rating

    3.68

     Difficulty

    3.23

     GPA

    3.31

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    An introduction to leading theories in the field of international relations with reference to major events in the history of diplomacy, war, and economic relations in the East Asian region.

  • PLPT 3020

    Modern Political Thought
     Rating

    3.84

     Difficulty

    3.53

     GPA

    3.16

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Studies the development of political theory from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century.

  • PLPT 3050

    Survey of American Political Theory
     Rating

    4.33

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    3.47

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Surveys the development of the American tradition of free government emphasizing the major contributors and their critics.

  • PLIR 3080

    International Politics in the Nuclear Age
     Rating

    4.17

     Difficulty

    3.75

     GPA

    3.58

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Considers the impact of nuclear weapons on the relations among states. Prerequisite: One course in PLIR or instructor permission.

  • PLCP 3150

    Representing Diverse Identities
     Rating

    —

     Difficulty

    —

     GPA

    —

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Looks at how different groups have sought representation in democracies. We investigate multiple forms of, and channels for, representation, such as political parties, social movements, and protests. Countries include the US and select countries in Latin America and Europe.

  • PLPT 3220

    Liberalism and Its Critics
     Rating

    —

     Difficulty

    —

     GPA

    —

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Discusses the main debates concerning the character and merits of modern liberalism, along with the contributions of some of its leading defenders and critics. Particular attention is given to: Kant, Mill, and Rawls; the meaning of political freedom; conservative, left-leaning, and communitarian criticisms of the liberal tradition and freedom of speech.

  • PLAP 3270

    Public Opinion and American Democracy
     Rating

    2.80

     Difficulty

    3.06

     GPA

    3.26

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course examines public opinion and its place in American democracy. We study the psychological and political roots of citizens' opinions, as well as the relationship between public opinion and political campaigns, the media, and government.