Session C

UNDERSTANDING POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN INDIA (Online Course)

Level
Semester
Summer 2024
Instructor(s)
Units
4
Section
1
Number
W145A
CCN
14007
Times
Online Course
Location
Online Course
Course Description

This class, which focuses mostly on the domestic politics of India, has multiple aims.   In addition to providing an overview of political developments in India since independence, this online course assesses the nature of democratic participation and representation in contemporary India-the world's largest democracy. Course is scheduled to run  Session C (June 17 - August 9).

 

Please note you will NOT be able to take Political Science W145A, if you are enrolled or have completed Political Science 145A. This is an on-line variation of the course.

 

Note: Course description is from Summer 2013

Game Theory in the Social Sciences (Online Course)

Level
Semester
Summer 2024
Instructor(s)
Units
4
Section
1
Number
W135
CCN
14005
Times
Online Course
Location
Online Course
Course Description

Political science deals with the behavior of individuals in settings of collective or group choice. The best course of action for any individual to take in such settings generally depends on the course of action taken by others with whom they interact. For instance, the best strategy by a candidate in an election campaign might depend on the strategy adopted by other candidates. The best approach for achieving gains in a peace settlement for one nation-state depends on how other nation-states will
react. Game theory is the analysis of decision making in situations where one individual's best action depends on the actions taken by other individuals. This course provides a relatively non-technical introduction to game theory and its application in social science, especially political science and also economics.

Course runs during Session C (June 17- August 9)

Please note you will NOT be able to take Political Science W135, if you are enrolled or have completed Political Science C135/ECON C110. This is an on-line variation of the course.

In addition, PS W135 is an advanced METHODS course. The course can NOT be used as a substitute for PS 3.  It also does NOT count towards the Political Theory distribution requirement.

Note: This description is from Summer 2015

Political Psychology and Involvement (Online Course)

Level
Semester
Summer 2024
Instructor(s)
Units
4
Section
1
Number
164A
CCN
15732
Times
ONLINE
Location
ONLINE
Course Description

What can psychology tell us about why believe what they believe about current events, vote the way they do, or even perpetrate atrocities? This class explores the sources of public opinion and political behavior through the application of psychological theories about personality, cognition, social influence, and identity. The course focuses on both underlying psychological theories and concepts and their political implications. This class will largely focus on applications in United States politics and society, but I will include examples from other countries as well.

 

Summer 2024 Asynchronous Lecture and Discussions will be offered ONLINE only.

Introduction to Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods (Online Course)

Level
Semester
Summer 2024
Instructor(s)
Units
4
Section
1
Number
W3
CCN
14108
Times
ONLINE
Location
ONLINE
Course Description

This course provides an overview of some of the methods employed in political science research. Its purpose is to familiarize you with the scientific study of politics, and to teach you how to pose and answer empirical research questions using appropriate evidence and arguments. Along the way we will learn about how to formulate and evaluate theories, how to design research to discover whether a particular theory holds up empirically, and some basic research strategies. By the end of the course you should have the tools to critically evaluate the kinds of social science arguments found in everyday life and be able to conduct your own independent research.

 

Course runs during Session C (June 17- August 9)

 

Introduction to Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods

Level
Semester
Summer 2023
Instructor(s)
Units
4
Section
1
Number
W3
CCN
13949
Times
ONLINE
Location
ONLINE
Course Description

This course provides an overview of some of the methods employed in political science research. Its purpose is to familiarize you with the scientific study of politics, and to teach you how to pose and answer empirical research questions using appropriate evidence and arguments. Along the way we will learn about how to formulate and evaluate theories, how to design research to discover whether a particular theory holds up empirically, and some basic research strategies. By the end of the course you should have the tools to critically evaluate the kinds of social science arguments found in everyday life and be able to conduct your own independent research.

 

Course runs during Session C (June 20- August 11)

 

Political Psychology and Involvement

Level
Semester
Summer 2023
Instructor(s)
Units
4
Section
1
Number
W164A
CCN
14076
Times
ONLINE
Location
ONLINE
Course Description

What can psychology tell us about why believe what they believe about current events, vote the way they do, or even perpetrate atrocities? This class explores the sources of public opinion and political behavior through the application of psychological theories about personality, cognition, social influence, and identity. The course focuses on both underlying psychological theories and concepts and their political implications. This class will largely focus on applications in United States politics and society, but I will include examples from other countries as well.

UNDERSTANDING POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN INDIA (Online Course)

Level
Semester
Summer 2023
Instructor(s)
Units
4
Section
1
Number
W145A
CCN
13833
Times
Online Course
Location
Online Course
Course Description

This class, which focuses mostly on the domestic politics of India, has multiple aims.   In addition to providing an overview of political developments in India since independence, this online course assesses the nature of democratic participation and representation in contemporary India-the world's largest democracy. Course is scheduled to run  Session C (June 20 - August 11).

 

Please note you will NOT be able to take Political Science W145A, if you are enrolled or have completed Political Science 145A. This is an on-line variation of the course.

 

Note: Course description is from Summer 2013

Game Theory in the Social Sciences (Online Course)

Level
Semester
Summer 2023
Instructor(s)
Units
4
Section
1
Number
W135
CCN
13831
Times
Online Course
Location
Online Course
Course Description

Political science deals with the behavior of individuals in settings of collective or group choice. The best course of action for any individual to take in such settings generally depends on the course of action taken by others with whom they interact. For instance, the best strategy by a candidate in an election campaign might depend on the strategy adopted by other candidates. The best approach for achieving gains in a peace settlement for one nation-state depends on how other nation-states will
react. Game theory is the analysis of decision making in situations where one individual's best action depends on the actions taken by other individuals. This course provides a relatively non-technical introduction to game theory and its application in social science, especially political science and also economics.

Course runs during Session C (June 20- August 11)

Please note you will NOT be able to take Political Science W135, if you are enrolled or have completed Political Science C135/ECON C110. This is an on-line variation of the course.

In addition, PS W135 is an advanced METHODS course. The course can NOT be used as a substitute for PS 3.  It also does NOT count towards the Political Theory distribution requirement.

Note: This description is from Summer 2015

Political Psychology and Involvement

Level
Semester
Summer 2022
Instructor(s)
Units
4
Section
1
Number
W164A
CCN
13937
Times
ONLINE
Location
ONLINE
Course Description

What can psychology tell us about why believe what they believe about current events, vote the way they do, or even perpetrate atrocities? This class explores the sources of public opinion and political behavior through the application of psychological theories about personality, cognition, social influence, and identity. The course focuses on both underlying psychological theories and concepts and their political implications. This class will largely focus on applications in United States politics and society, but I will include examples from other countries as well.

UNDERSTANDING POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN INDIA (Online Course)

Level
Semester
Summer 2022
Instructor(s)
Units
4
Section
1
Number
W145A
CCN
13631
Times
Online Course
Location
Online Course
Course Description

This class, which focuses mostly on the domestic politics of India, has multiple aims.   In addition to providing an overview of political developments in India since independence, this online course assesses the nature of democratic participation and representation in contemporary India-the world's largest democracy. Course is scheduled to run  Session C (June 21 - August 12).

 

Please note you will NOT be able to take Political Science W145A, if you are enrolled or have completed Political Science 145A. This is an on-line variation of the course.

 

Note: Course description is from Summer 2013