Political Science Course Offerings Bulletin 2008-2009 for Autumn (As of  12/1/2008)

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General Prerequisites for Courses Numbered 600 Unless otherwise indicated, the prerequisites for 600-level courses are two courses in political science, or the consent of the instructor. Enrollment in 700-level courses is limited to graduate students or others with written permission of the instructor only. General Prerequisites for Courses Numbered 800 and 900 A general foundation in undergraduate courses in history and the social sciences is assumed. Any of the 800-level courses listed may be repeated provided that no student shall earn more than 10 hours of credit in any single course.

100 Introduction to Comparative Politics U 5
	Introduction to modern nation-state in diverse institutional forms: problems of state- and nation-building, representation, conflict, and making of government policy in selected countries.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. H100 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  GEC soc sci organizations and polities course.
101 Introduction to American Politics U 5
	Introduction to American politics, the institutions and processes which create public policy, the strengths and weaknesses of the American political systems.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. H101 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Not open to students with credit for 300. GEC soc sci organizations and polities course. SS Admis Cond course.
110 Contemporary Public Policy Issues U 5
	Contemporary challenges to fulfilling the promise of American democracy, including such issues as poverty, discrimination, education, health, environment, and public participation.
	Au, Wi Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Enrollment is limited to students in the OSU Academy.
145 The Politics of Global Problems U 5
	The politics of scarcity and security; concepts including power, national interest, cooperation, and expansion applied to global relations in energy, food, technology, and war.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. H145 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Not open to students with credit for 105. GEC soc sci human, natural, and economic resources course.
165 Introduction to Politics U 5
	Introduction to politics and political science: power, democracy and authoritarianism, political participation, the state, political institutions, subfields of the discipline, and political research methodology.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. H165 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  GEC soc sci organizations and polities course. SS Admis Cond course.
201 Introduction to Political Behavior U 5
	Focus on concepts such as attitude, role, and group and their application in such areas as voting behavior and political participation.
	5 cl. H201 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  GEC soc sci individuals and groups course. SS Admis Cond course.
210 Introduction to Political Theory U 5
	An introduction to the field of political theory through classic and contemporary texts and selected case studies.
	2 2-hr cl. H210 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  GEC soc sci organizations and polities course. SS Admis Cond course.
211 Introduction to Political Theory: Approaches U 5
	Introduces several leading theoretical approaches to the study of politics, such as theories of human nature, social contract theory and theories of history.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl.
245 The United States in World Politics U 5
	The role of the United States in world politics since the Second World War, emphasizing structural change in economic and political-military relations.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. H245 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Not open to students with credit for 215. GEC soc sci organizations and polities course. SS Admis Cond course.
294 Group Studies
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl.
	294.01 Group Studies U 1-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
	294.02 Group Studies U 1-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
	294.03 Group Studies U 1-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
	294.04 Group Studies U 1-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
	294.05 Group Studies U 1-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
300 American Politics and Policy Making U 5
	An examination of American political institutions and the policy-making process.
	5 cl. Not open to students with credit for 101.
304 Ethics and Public Policy U 5
	Contemporary approaches to public policy evaluation and their ethical foundations, including efficiency, security, rights, welfare, and equity.
	2 2-hr cl.
305 Introduction to Public Policy U 5
	Introduction to the workings of policy-making processes within governments, and the use of social science reasoning to evaluate and improve the content of policies.
	5 cl.
367 Second Writing Course
	GEC second writing course.
	367.01 Contemporary Issues in American Politics U 5
		Discussion of and critical writing about controversies in contemporary American politics; aimed at fostering analytical abilities in reading comprehension, oral, and written expression.
		Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl or 5 cl. H367.01 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq: 101 or 300 or permission of instructor, English 110 or 111, and soph standing.
449^ Survey Research in Political Science U G 5
	The conducting of public opinion polls.
	2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 581 or Comm 449. Crosslisted with Comm 449.
470 Ancient and Medieval Political Thought U 5
	The study of major works in ancient and medieval political thought, including texts by Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli and others.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 670.
471 Early Modern Political Thought U 5
	The study of major works in early modern political thought including texts by Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and others.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 671.
472 Modern Political Thought U 5
	The study of major works in 19th-century political thought, including texts by Marx, Mill, Nietzsche and others.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 672.
473 Topics in Contemporary Political Thought U 5
	An advanced undergraduate-level survey of significant debates in contemporary political theory.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 673.
489 Political Science Internship U 2
	Combines experience in political institutions or policy processes with analysis of that experience.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Permission of dept. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U.
496 Study at a Domestic Institution U 1-15
	An opportunity for students to study at a domestic institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of dept. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as travel and subsistence costs.
501 The American Presidency U G 5
	An examination of the American presidency, emphasizing the contemporary role of the president, the institutionalized presidency, and theories of presidential behavior.
	5 cl.
502 Campaign Politics U G 5
	The organization and strategy of American political campaigns; practical politics seen in the light of knowledge about political behavior and public opinion.
	5 cl.
503 Public Opinion U G 5
	Origins and nature of political attitudes; the content of public opinion; the public's influence on policy-making.
	Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Not open to students with credit for 603.
504 Black Politics U 5
	Economic, political, and social constraints on the development of black political power; the efforts made by black people in recent times to organize for effective political action.
	5 cl. Not open to students with credit for AfAm&ASt 504. Cross-listed in African-American and African Studies.
505 Urban Government U G 5
	Introduction to the governance of urban communities in the United States.
	5 cl.
506^ Ohio Politics U G 5
	Examination of state politics with special reference to Ohio.
	5 cl.
507 American State Politics U G 5
	Comparative analysis of politics in the American states.
	5 cl. Prereq: 101 or 300 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 604.
508 Asian American Politics U G 5
	An examination of the experiences of Asian Americans in the political process, including public opinion, mass political behavior, elite politics, and contemporary policy debates.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. GEC social diversity course.
510 Bureaucracy and Public Policy U G 5
	An examination of bureaucracies as political institutions, and a consideration of their role in several areas of public policy implementation.
	2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 610.
511 Political Strategy, Public Policy, and the Private Sector U 5
	Explores the relationships between business and government, including topics ranging from regulatory politics and legislative lobbying, to trade politics and multinational corporations, to business ethics.
	H511 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.
512* Women and Politics U G 5
	An examination of women's participation in political activity, including changes over time in women's political roles and comparison with the roles of men.
	5 cl.
513 Women, Government, and Public Policy U G 5
	An examination of policymaking on gender-related issues and the impact of women in government.
	Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Wom Stds 513. Cross-listed in Women's Studies.
514 Women and the Law U G 5
	An examination of the legal status of women and the ways in which law affects the situation of women in American society.
	5 cl.
515 The Politics of Legal Decision Making U G 5
	An examination of the literature relating social-science theories and research to the law, focusing on the criminal justice system.
	Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
516 Judicial Politics U G 5
	Analysis of the roles of judges and lawyers as participants in the American political process; analysis of courts as political institutions.
	5 cl.
517 Legislative Politics U G 5
	Analysis of legislatures and legislators, with a focus on the U.S. Congress and some attention to state legislatures and representative assemblies in other countries.
	Au, Wi Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: 101 or 300 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 617.
518 Gun Politics U G 5
	Examination of the arguments and issues surrounding gun control in the United States.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 590.01 Wi 2006 or Wi 2007.
519 Civil Liberties in the Courts U G 5
	An examination of civil liberties decisions by American courts, their legal and political bases, and their effects on government and society.
	5 cl.
520 The American Constitution and Governmental Powers U G 5
	Assessment of the contemporary realities of U.S. governmental authority as interpreted by the judiciary; emphasis on judicial review, case and controversy requirements, and legislative and executive power.
	5 cl. Not open to students with credit for 694 Sp Qtr 1979 or Sp Qtr 1980.
H521 Supreme Court Decision Making U 5
	Study of explanations for Supreme Court decisions; use of those explanations and independent research to predict justices' positions in current cases.
	Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
526 The New Religious Politics U G 5
	Considers how religious beliefs and practices affect politics in a variety of countries: variation in "church-state" relations; religiously-based political divisions; democracy and religion.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl.
528 Politics of European Integration U G 5
	A survey of the politics of European integration since the Second World War; topics include theories of political integration, institutions of the EU, its policies and decision making, common currency, and internal and external relations.
	Not open to students with credit for 628.
530 Politics of Post-Communist Societies in Eastern Europe U G 5
	Systematic comparison of the sources, dynamics, and outcomes of political, economic, and social transformations in the former Communist countries of Eastern Europe.
	5 cl.
H531 Seminar in Comparative Politics: Democracy in Muslim Majority Countries U 5
	A seminar on democracy in Muslim majority nations, concentrating on such issues as ethnicity, economic development, and colonialism and their effects on these countries' political development.
	Prereq: Rank 3 or higher and enrollment in an honors program; or permission of instructor.
532 Government and Politics of Southern Europe U G 5
	Survey of the emergence and distinguishing characteristics of stable democracies and modern societies in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
	Not open to students with credit for 627.02.
533 Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics U G 5
	Survey of the politics of the successor states of the USSR with the emphasis on democratization, economic reform, institutional development, elites, mass behavior and ideology.
	3 11/3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 630.
534 Government and Politics of Northern Europe U G 5
	Survey of politics in selected countries of Northern Europe, including Britain, France, Germany, and the smaller European democracies; themes include social welfare, corporatism, parties, and party systems.
	Not open to students with credit for 627.03. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
535 Government and Politics in Modern Democracies U G 5
	A survey of the basic institutions and politics of modern democracies, with emphasis on representativeness and democratic stability.
	2 2-hr cl.
536 Greater China: Politics of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan U G 5
	An examination of contemporary politics in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Focus on the inter-relationships between these three entities.
	Prereq: 537 or Chinese 231 or 232 or EALL 131 or 341 or History 132 or 345.02 or 547.03; or permission of instructor.
537 Government and Politics of China U G 5
	A study of the contemporary political process of Communist China; considerable time will be spent on an analysis of recent political change in China and the process of revolution.
	5 cl. Not open to students with credit for 637.
539 Contemporary Politics of South Asia U G 5
	A survey of the politics of South Asia since 1947; topics include the development and consolidation of democracy, the role of social cleavages in politics, and economic development and reform.
540 Latin American Government and Politics
	2 2-hr cl.
	540.01 Latin American Government and Politics: An Overview U G 5
		A study of political processes, institutions, and groups in Latin America, with emphasis on constitutional, geographical, social and economic environments in which they operate.
		Not open to students with credit for 540.
	540.02 Special Topics in Latin American Politics U G 5
		Examination of contemporary political challenges confronting Latin America in the twenty-first century, including globalization, poverty, inequality and democratic consolidation.
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs with permission of instructor.
541 Politics of the Developing World U G 5
	A general introduction to the theoretical and substantive literature dealing with the historical development and contemporary characteristics of the new states of Asia and Africa.
	5 cl.
544 International Security and the Causes of War U G 5
	Examines various issues regarding international conflict and cooperation, including theories of strategic interaction and the causes of war.
545 Foreign Policy Decision Making U G 5
	Examination of how political leaders make decisions, emphasizing such issues as leaders' reasoning processes and the impact of public opinion and foreign policy bureaucracies.
	Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 245 or permission of instructor.
546 Politics in the Middle East U G 5
	Politics of Arab-Israeli relations, Persian Gulf, Islamic fundamentalism, and oil; processes of change and their effects on governments and international relations.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
547 Identity Politics U G 5
	Identity politics explores who controls the meaning of identity in society, examining identity from the perspective of liberal, sociological, and social psychological, structuralist, and institutionalist theories.
550 Theories of International Relations U G 5
	Various theories of world politics, such as: realism, liberalism, long cycles, domestic and bureaucratic politics, and decision-making level theory.
	Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
551 The United Nations System in Global Problem Solving U G 5
	Activities and potential of the United Nations system in promoting economic well-being, environmental management, resource sharing, social justice, and control of violence.
	5 cl.
552 Security Policy During and After the Cold War U G 5
	An examination of national security and military policy issues and trends since 1945, covers containment, deterrence, Vietnam, nuclear weapons, terrorism, and globalization.
	Au Qtr.
553 Political Analysis of International Economic Relations U G 5
	Examines the relationship between political and economic events in the international system; topics include global interdependence, inequality, scarce resources, periphery nation strategies.
	5 cl. H553 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Not open to students with credit for 653 or 753.
554 Comparative Economic Diplomacy U G 5
	A survey of foreign economic policies followed by European and other advanced industrial economies since the Napoleonic Wars, with a special emphasis on Britain, France, Germany, the United States, and Japan.
555^ Soviet and Post-Soviet Foreign Policy U G 5
	Basic concepts about, and choices in Soviet and post-Soviet foreign policy; development and presentation of patterns of relations with key nations; major problems in future relationships.
	2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 655.
556 Global Governance U G 5
	Examination of emergence and form of global governance, including questions of legitimation, democratization, and enforcement; as well as collective security humanitarian intervention, and proliferation.
	Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
559 International Environmental Politics U G 5
	Theories and debates over sustainable development, environment and security, and effectiveness of international regimes with a focus on international fisheries management and global climate change.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl.
H565 Power and Resistance U 5
	Focuses on both theoretical treatments of the concept of power and empirical studies of power relations.
	Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Rank 3 or higher; enrollment in an honors program, or permission of instructor.
H567 Politics and Ethics U 5
	Explores the relationship between ethical action and political reality, considering the problem of "dirty hands" in political theory and the conficts among ethical frameworks that appear to give rise to it.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl Prereq: Membership in an honors program or permission of instructor.
568 Islamic Political Philosophy: The Traditional Eras U G 5
	Islamic political thinking at the time of the Prophet Muhammad, in the Islamic Golden Age, and at the beginning of the nationalist era.
569 Islamic Political Philosophy: The Contemporary Era U G 5
	Islamic political thinking in the last half of the 20th century and emerging trends in the 21st century.
570 Political Theories of Freedom U G 5
	Provides an overview of the various ways in which the value of human freedom has been understood and pursued in political life.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl.
571 Political Theories of Democracy U G 5
	An examination of theories of democracy, focusing on normative and descriptive dilemmas such as participation versus liberty in democratic societies.
	5 cl. Prereq: 210; or philosophy course work numbered 200 or higher; or grad standing; or permission of instructor.
572 Political Theories of Justice U G 5
	Focuses on debates among political theorists about the meaning of justice; "What is justice?" and "How might we order our world justly?"
	Prereq: 210; or philosophy course work numbered 200 or higher; or permission of instructor.
573 American Political Ideas U G 5
	An analysis of American ideas on law and government, authority and liberty, oligarchy and democracy.
	5 cl. Prereq: 210; or philosophy course work numbered 200 or higher; or grad standing; or permission of instructor.
574 Political Participation and Voting Behavior U G 5
	A study of political participation and its correlates, determinants of the vote decision, and analysis of recent American elections.
	5 cl. Not open to students with credit for 674.
575 American Political Parties U G 5
	Theories of political parties, party organization, individual voting behavior, nomination and electoral politics, the party in government.
	5 cl. Not open to students with credit for 675.
576 Religion and American Politics U G 5
	Investigates relationship between politics and religion in America, considering historical context and influence of religion on political culture, coalitions and political behavior.
	Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl.
579 Domestic Politics of International Conflict U G 5
	Examination of war and the impact of domestic politics on the decision; influence of domestic institutions and public opinion on leaders' ability/willingness to wage war.
580 State and Economy U G 5
	Introduction to comparative political economy; relations between the state and the economy, politics and markets, and democracy and capitalism; the consequences of state intervention.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
585 Techniques of Political Analysis U 5
	Introduction to research design, nature of data, its generation and analysis; analysis of political variables.
	5 cl. H585 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Prereq for 585: One course in polit sc at the 300 level or above. Prereq for H585: One course in polit sc at the 300 level or above, and Math 150. GEC data analysis course.
586 Research Methods in Political Science U 5
	Research methods for a variety of political science applications, ranging from data presentation and analysis to legal research.
	Prereq: 585, Stat 135, or equiv.
589 Student Internship in Politics and Public Policy U G 0-15
	Combines experience in political institutions or policy processes with analysis of that experience in light of relevant scholarly literature.
	Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
590 Topics in Political Science
	Selected issues and topics in American, international, or comparative politics, political theory or public policy; topics vary by section and instructor.
	590.01 Topics in Political Science U G 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
	590.02 Topics in Political Science U G 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
	590.03 Topics in Political Science U G 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
	590.04 Topics in Political Science U G 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
	590.05 Topics in Political Science U G 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
593 Individual Studies U G 1-15
	Students will devote their time to special projects including papers, exams, and practical political experience.
	Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U.
H596 Honors Seminar in Political Science
	Intensive study of selected political science topics and issues in seminar format; topics vary.
	Prereq: Enrollment in an honors program or permission of instructor.
	H596.01 Honors Seminar in Political Science U 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.
	H596.02 Honors Seminar in Political Science U 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.
	H596.03 Honors Seminar in Political Science U 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.
	H596.04 Honors Seminar in Political Science U 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.
	H596.05 Honors Seminar in Political Science U 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.
597 Issues of the Contemporary World
	Prereq: Jr or sr standing. GEC contemporary world courses.
	597.01 Interdependence and Nationalism in World Politics U 5
		An examination of the relationships industrialized countries have with each other and nations in the Third World; focus on the potential for cooperation and conflict.
		Sp Qtr. 3 11/3-hr cl or 2 2-hr cl or 5 cl. H597.01 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Not open to students with credit for 350.
	597.02 Political Problems of the Contemporary World U 5
		Critical political problems of industrialized and Third World societies, including governmental legitimacy, conflict and violence, social welfare, equality, and economic development.
		Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. H597.02 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor.  Not open to students with credit for 325. E597.02 may be offered for honors embedded experience at the regional campuses.
608* Ethnic Politics in the American Cities U G 5
	Group conflict along ethnic lines in major American cities: factors contributing to group cohesion in politics; strategies and resources for exercising power through collective political action.
	5 cl.
609 The Mass Media and American Politics U G 5
	An overview of the influence of the mass media on contemporary American politics; primary focus on news media with consideration of entertainment programming.
	Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
612 Political Leadership U G 5
	Establishment of a working definition of political leadership, investigation of recruitment of leaders, analysis of major functions political leaders perform, and assessment of consequences of political leadership.
	Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 100 or 101 or 300 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 510.
614 Urban Politics U G 5
	The study of political problems facing the cities: including community power, poverty, welfare, urban renewal, urban education, law enforcement, and violence.
	5 cl.
627 Government and Politics in Europe
	2 2-hr cl.
	627.01 Government and Politics in Europe: An Overview U G 5
		An analysis of European politics, focusing on the political institutions of European democracies, and the emergence of the European Union.
		Sp Qtr. Prereq: Two polit sc courses or permission of instructor.
	627.02 Government and Politics in Southern Europe U G 5
		An analysis of the emergence and distinguishing characteristics of stable democracies and modern societies in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
		Au Qtr. Prereq: 535 or 627.01, or permission of instructor.
	627.04 Government and Politics in Central and Eastern Europe U G 5
		A comparative analysis of political and social developments in the region since the end of Communism, and the establishment of democratic governments and market economies.
		Au Qtr. Prereq: 535 or 627.01, or permission of instructor.
628 Political Integration in Western Europe U G 5
	A study of the European Union including pooled sovereignty models of international cooperation, and political integration.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
635^ Government and Politics of Japan U G 5
	The government and politics of Japan, with special emphasis being given to the impact of cultural and social patterns on the processes of government with imported political institutions.
	5 cl.
636 Southeast Asia U G 5
	Governments and politics of the Philippines, Indonesia, Indo-China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Burma; contemporary problems of this region in relation to world politics.
	5 cl.
670 Ancient and Medieval Political Thought G 5
	The study of major works in ancient and medieval political thought, including texts by Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli and others.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
671 Early Modern Political Thought G 5
	The study of major works in early modern political thought including texts by Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and others.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
672 Modern Political Thought G 5
	The study of major works in 19th-century political thought, including texts by Marx, Mill, Nietzsche and others.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
673 Topics in Contemporary Political Thought G 5
	A graduate-level survey of significant debates in contemporary political theory.
	Su Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
678 Political Decision-Making and Public Policy U G 5
	Comparative analysis of decision-making processes of contemporary nations considering the welfare, education, economic, and environmental policy arenas.
	3 cl, 1 lab. Not open to students with credit for 578.
679 Policy Analysis U G 5
	An analysis of the policy process emphasizing the determinants of public policy, theories of public choice, and the implementation, impact, and evaluation of policy decisions.
	5 cl.
680 Models of Politics U G 5
	An introduction of major approaches used in modelling politics, including social choice, game theory, and probability models.
	Au Qtr. 5 cl.
684 Introduction to Political Science Research Methods U G 5
	Introduction to political science research with emphasis on survey and experimental designs, data generation techniques, data processing, and computer utilization.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in polit sc or permission of instructor.
685 Methods of Quantitative Analysis: Elementary U G 5
	Explication, interpretation, and application of techniques for quantitative analysis of political data; descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis on bivariate analysis.
	5 cl. Prereq: Grad standing in polit sc or permission of instructor.
686 Methods of Quantitative Analysis: Intermediate U G 5
	Descriptive and inferential statistics with emphasis on multivariate analysis; additional topics offered as desired and possible: scaling, index construction, sampling, measurement reliability.
	5 cl. Prereq: 685 and grad standing in polit sc, or permission of instructor.
694 Contemporary Political Problems
	Prereq: Sr standing and 15 cr hrs in polit sc.
	694.01 Contemporary Political Problems U G 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
	694.02 Contemporary Political Problems U G 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
	694.03 Contemporary Political Problems U G 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
	694.04 Contemporary Political Problems U G 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
	694.05 Contemporary Political Problems U G 3-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15
	An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work.
	Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of dept chairperson. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs.  This course is Progress ("P") graded.  Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs.
700^ Basic Theories in the Study of American Politics U G 5
	Examination of basic concepts and approaches; consideration of methodological and substantive problems encountered at various levels of analysis.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
701 Seminar on the American Presidency U G 5
	Examination of presidential research and analysis of literature on selected aspects of the presidency.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 501 or grad standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 601.
702 Questions on Surveys G 5
	Theories of the survey research response process and their implications for question wording and question order effects.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
703* Readings in Public Opinion U G 5
	Intensive analysis of literature on selected topics in public opinion.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
704 Readings in State and Local Politics U G 5
	Intensive review of selected aspects of the literature on state and local politics in the United States.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 604 or 614 or equiv; and grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
707 Race and Ethnicity in American Politics
	An examination of the role of race and ethnicity in American politics, including public opinion, political incorporation, electoral behavior, and minority representation.
	Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
	707.01 Seminar in Race and Ethnicity in American Politics U G 5
		Introduction to the central research areas and literature of the field of race and ethnicity in American politics.
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
	707.02 Selected Topics in Race and Ethnicity in American Politics U G 5
		Intensive readings and discussions on selected topics in the study of race and ethnicity in American politics.
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
709 Seminar in American Politics U G 5
	Introduction to the central research areas and literature of the field of American politics.
	Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Grad standing in polit sc or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for this topic under 894.
711 Organized Interest Groups G 5
	Roles and impact of interest groups in American politics, including formation, recruitment, and maintenance of organizations; grassroots mobilization; and lobbying in legislatures, courts, and bureaucracies.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing.
712 Gender and American Politics U G 5
	An examination of the role of gender in American politics, including public opinion, electoral behavior, political institutions, and policy making.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
713 Political Communication U G 5
	A graduate-level examination of the role of communication in American politics, acquainting the student with the literature on political communication and stimulating ideas for original research in the field of political communication.
	Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for J Com 713. Cross-listed in Journalism and Communication.
715 Judicial Politics: Process and Policy Making U G 5
	Examination of the judicial process with emphasis on the work of trial courts and the roles of courts as policy makers.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
716* Judicial Politics: Decision Making U G 5
	Examination of decision making in appellate courts.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
717 Readings in Legislative Politics and Policy-Making U G 5
	A theoretical-empirical analysis of the functioning and policy product of American legislatures; intensive reviews of selected aspects of the legislative literature to be conducted.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
725 Basic Theories in the Study of Comparative Politics U G 5
	Examination of such concepts and theories as structural-functional analysis; general systems theory; and sociocultural systems as determinants of governmental structures.
	3 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
726 Methods and Approaches in Comparative Politics G 5
	Overview of the various approaches, methods, and data used in comparative politics; discussion of the strengths and shortcomings of each approach.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
727 European Government and Politics
	Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
	727.01 Special Topics in European Politics U G 5
		Intensive examination of special topics in European politics and government.
		Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
	727.02 Government and Politics of Southern Europe U G 5
		A comprehensive overview of government and politics in Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
	727.03 Government and Politics of Northern Europe U G 5
		A comprehensive overview of government and politics in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the smaller European democracies.
	727.04 The Politics of Central and Eastern Europe U G 5
		An examination of the transformation of East European societies since the end of the Communist era.
730 Seminar in Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics G 5
	Introduction to the literature on Soviet politics; examination of theoretical and empirical analyses of socio-economic and political transformation in the Soviet successor states.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
734* Readings on Chinese Politics U G 5
	A seminar for the purpose of reading advanced scholarly materials on contemporary Chinese politics.
	1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
735 Comparative Political Economy G 5
	A graduate-level course designed to survey contemporary theories on the interaction between economic policies, domestic institutions, the international economy, and their consequences on the macroeconomy.
	Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. including cr hrs earned in Econ 735.  Cross-listed in Economics.
736 Seminar on East Asian Politics G 5
	An examination of approaches to the study of contemporary East Asian politics.
	Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
737 Identity Politics U G 5
	Explores origins, reproduction, and effects of social identity from perspectives of self, group, society, and state. Includes examinations of nation, ethnicity, gender, and race in identity politics.
	Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
739 Seminar on the Contemporary Politics of South Asia U G 5
	Examination of core theories in the study of South Asian politics. Topics include party and electoral politics, religious violence, economic development and reform, international conflict.
	Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
740^ Problems in Latin American Politics U G 5
	An advanced seminar devoted to a structured examination of the major theories, concepts, and approaches used in the analysis of Latin American politics.
	1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 562 or 640; and grad standing or permission of instructor.
741 Politics of the Developing World U G 5
	Theories, approaches, and methods in the analysis of political life in Asia, Africa, and Latin America; discussion of selected case and cross-national studies with theoretical importance.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
743 Peasant Politics U G 5
	Intensive study of selected aspects of peasant political behavior, with particular attention to non-institutionalized political participation and collective action.
	Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
744 Democratic Transitions U G 5
	Theoretical examination of the dynamics of the transition from authoritarian to democratic regimes, with special attention to Southern Europe and South America.
	Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
745 Basic Theories in the Study of International Politics U G 5
	Examination of such basic concepts and theories as equilibrium models, balance of power, national interest, geopolitical configurations.
	2 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
746 Synthesizing International Politics Scholarship U G 5
	Synthesis of international politics research and writings, intended for advanced graduate students.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
747 Research Methods in International Politics U G 5
	Examines a number of research techniques and approaches common in international politics such as content analysis, simulation, mathematical modeling, and factor analysis.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
748 Social Theories of International Politics U G 5
	An examination of the main themes, debates, and social theories of world politics.
	Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
750 Research on Cognition in International Politics U G 5
	Problem representation and research in cognition in international politics and foreign policy, including computational research, text analysis, and experimentation examining such cognition.
	Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
751^ Conflict and Peace U G 5
	Sources and types of social conflict with special attention to international violence; causes of war, their avoidance and control.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
752 Security Policy for the Post-Cold War World U G 5
	Theories of conflict and war causation and an assessment of their durability in a new era of world politics.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Any prior course work in international relations and permission of instructor; or grad standing.
753 Theories of International Political Economy U G 5
	Contemporary literatures in international political economy; their ties to classical schools of thought in international relations and political economy; points of contention between them.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
756 Foreign Policy Design U G 5
	Problems of designing foreign policy including organizational, contextual, economic, and public opinion constraints; how to create an information retrieval system to aid decision-making.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
757 Comparative Foreign Policies U G 5
	Examines comparatively the sources and classes of behavior of territorial actors in the international political system.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
759 International Organization U G 5
	Comprehensive view of international governmental, non-governmental, and business organizations; their roles in solving problems such as poverty, war, pollution; particular attention to the U.N. system.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
760 Transnational Relations U G 5
	Comprehensive view of nongovernmental relations (trade, agriculture, science, religion, health, labor) between people in different nation-states with particular attention to opportunities for increased citizen control.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
761 Political Psychology and International Relations G 5
	A seminar introducing students to theories of international relations that employ psychological perspectives; cognitive world views and political identity, especially nationalism, receive special attention.
	Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
763 Fundamental Concepts in Political Theory U G 5
	A graduate survey of the scope, concepts, and methods of political theory, examining important debates throughout political science through works of both canonical and contemporary thinkers.
	Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
765 Interpretation of Texts in Political Theory U G 5
	Approaches to interpretation of texts of political theory, contemporary as well as classic, grounded in study of selected texts.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
766 Selected Topics in Political Theory U G 5
	Intensive joint readings and discussions concentrating upon one of the major themes, problems, or movements in political theory; topic information available from instructor.
	1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
768 Contemporary Political Analysis U G 5
	An examination of theories and concepts used in modern qualitative political analysis, including attention to political economy and political institutions.
	1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
770 Institutions and International Political Economy U G 5
	Examines international political economy from the perspective of institutions and institutionalist theories in political science, economics and international relations.
	Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl.
773 International Security and Political Economy U G 5
	Examination of connections between economic growth/stagnation and interstate conflict, and the effect of economic ties upon cooperation and armed strife.
	Prereq: Permission of instructor.
774 Readings in Political Participation and Voting Behavior U G 5
	Intensive examination of literature on selected topics in the area of participation and voting behavior in the United States.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 674 or equiv, and grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
775^ Readings in American Political Parties U G 5
	Intensive study of literature on selected aspects of American political parties.
	3 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
776 Comparative Political Institutions U G 5
	Study of state building process, regime types, and contemporary governmental institutions from a broad cross-national perspective.
	3 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
777 Comparative Political Behavior U G 5
	A cross-national examination of political behavior, including such topics as socialization, participation, voting, elite behavior, mass-elite linkages.
	3 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
778 Comparative Political Parties and Interest Groups U G 5
	Comparative analysis of the nature and role of political parties and interest groups in contemporary societies.
	3 cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
779 Readings on the Policy Process U G 5
	Consideration of the basic theories, concepts, and techniques used in policy analysis; the determinants of public policy; and the impact and evaluation of public policy.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
780 The Field of Political Economy G 5
	The modern field of political economy; the interaction of markets and politics as well as the use of the tools of economics to explain social behavior.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for Econ 780. Cross-listed in Economics.
H783 Honors Research U 3-5
	Prereq: 4th yr standing and 40 cr hrs in social sciences, including 15 cr hrs in polit sc with a record of A in at least half of the polit sc courses and an average of B in the remainder; and permission of instructor under whose supervision the work is to be completed and the Arts and Sciences Honors Committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.  At least 2 qtrs are required of candidates for the degree BA with distinction in polit sc. Failure to receive a mark of S in this course is a disqualification for special honors. A special topic is assigned to each student and results are tested by the requirement of papers and special examinations. This course is graded S/U.
786* Causal Analysis U G 5
	Analysis of causal models by Simon-Blalock techniques, recursive and nonrecursive path estimation; special topics include measurement error, standardization, and ordinal data.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 685, 686, and grad standing or permission of instructor.
787* Scaling and Dimensional Analysis in Political Science U G 5
	Topics include measurement and data theory, unfolding, proximity and dominance (Guttman) scaling, multidimensional scaling, and factor analysis.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 685, 686, and grad standing or permission of instructor.
788^ Mathematical Theories of Politics U G 5
	Introduction to various major mathematical theories of political phenomena and the role of formal analysis in political science.
	2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 790 or equiv, and grad standing or permission of instructor.
789 Survey Research Practicum G 5
	Hands-on applications for students interested in the planning, implementation, and analysis of a scientific sample survey.
	Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Admission to grad interdisciplinary specialization in survey research or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 789 in AED Econ, Agr Educ, Bus-Mktg, Econ, Edu P&L, Geog, J Com, Psych, Pub Hlth, PubPol&M, Sociol, and Stat. Cross-listed in AED Econ, Agr Educ, Bus-Mktg, Econ, Edu P&L, Geog, J Com, Psych, Pub Hlth, PubPol&M, Sociol, and Stat.
790 Foundations of Political Science U G 5
	Introductory study of diverse efforts to ground knowledge of politics, positivist and post-positivist views of science, sources of formal rigor, and interpretation and evaluation.
	2 2-hr cl or equiv. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
793 Individual Studies
	Individual studies in political science; student work is evaluated by papers and/or special examinations.
	Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 50 cr hrs in any combination of decimal subdivisions, with not more than 20 cr hrs in a single subdivision.
	793.01 American Politics U G 1-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U.
	793.02 Comparative Politics U G 1-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U.
	793.03 International Politics U G 1-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U.
	793.04 Political Theory U G 1-5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U.
	793.05 Political Methodology U G 1-5
		Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs.  This course is graded S/U.
795 Teaching Political Science G 2
	Examination of issues in teaching political science in colleges and universities and preparation for teaching careers.
	Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in polit sc. This course is graded S/U.
800 Research Seminar in American Politics
	Repeatable hrs include hrs earned in 894.
	800.01 Design of Research in American Politics G 3
		Development of a research design on a selected topic in American politics; consultation on substantive and methodological problems offered by faculty.
		Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, arr time. Prereq: 45 cr hrs of graduate work in polit sc or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
	800.02 Research in American Politics G 5
		Execution of a research design on a selected topic in American politics; consultation on substantive and methodological problems offered by faculty.
		Sp Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, arr time. Prereq: 800.01 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
803^ Research in Public Opinion G 5
	Development and execution of a research design focusing on a problem in American public opinion; consultation on substantive and methodological problems offered by instructor.
	1 2-hr cl. Prereq: 702 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
805 Experimental Research in Political Psychology G 5
	Experimental methods appropriate for research in political psychology.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 892 and grad standing; or permission of instructor.
812 Seminar: Political Elites and Leadership G 5
	Advanced research seminar on political leadership behavior and political elite structure.
	Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl.
817^ Research in Legislative Politics and Policy-Making G 5
	Development and execution of a research design focusing on a particular problem in American legislative research; consultation on substantive and methodological problems offered by instructor.
	1 2-hr cl. Prereq: 717 or equiv. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
826 Research in Comparative Politics G 3-5
	Research seminar on various topics in comparative politics.
	1 2-hr cl. Prereq: 2 polit sc courses in foreign governments at 600-level or above, or equiv. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
846 Research in International Politics G 3-5
	Research seminar in international politics.
	1 2-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
848 Game Theory for International Relations G 5
	The refinement and application of game theory techniques in such areas as war, deterrence, cooperation, and institution building.
	Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 788 or permission of instructor.
853 Advanced Research in International Political Economy G 5
	Advanced study and research in international political economy.
	Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 753 or permission of instructor.
866 Research in Political Theory G 5
	Research seminar in political theory; intensive treatment of selected topics.
	1 2-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
867 Research in Mathematical Political Science G 5
	Design and examination of research focusing on a problem in mathematical political science.
	2 2-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
874 Research in Mass Political Behavior G 5
	Development and execution of a research design focusing on a problem in electoral or public opinion research; consultation with instructor on substantive and methodological issues.
	1 2-hr cl. Prereq: 703 or 774 or equiv. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
875^ Research on American Political Parties G 5
	Development and execution of a research design focusing on a problem relating to American political parties; consultation on substantive and methodological problems offered by instructor.
	1 2-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
879 Research on Public Policy G 5
	Research into the process of policy making and the substance of public policy; consultation on substantive and methodological problems offered by instructor.
	1 2-hr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
892 Workshop G 1-5
	Intensive study of an area or problem in political science.
	Arr cl. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
894 Group Studies: Contemporary Political Problems
	Group studies to examine specific contemporary political problems.
	5 cl.
	894.01 Contemporary Political Problems G 5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
	894.02 Contemporary Political Problems G 5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
	894.03 Contemporary Political Problems G 5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
	894.04 Contemporary Political Problems G 5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
	894.05 Contemporary Political Problems G 5
		Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
899 Interdepartmental Seminar G 1-5
	Two or more departments may collaborate in presenting seminars on subjects of mutual interest; topics to be announced.
	Repeatable with permission.
999 Research in Political Science G 1-18
	Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only.
	Repeatable.  This course is graded S/U.