Political Science

POLS B121  Introduction to U.S. Politics
As the American political system continues to face challenges from both the right and the left, it is more important than ever to understand its key features, institutions, personnel and policy-making processes. This course provides a broad overview of the structures, personnel and institutions that govern and shape elections and policymaking in the United States. This course provides an overview of these key features. Writing Attentive.

POLS B258 Living Justly in an Unkind World
An introduction to the fundamental problems of political philosophy, especially the relationship between political life and the human good or goods. 

POLS B229  Politics of Women's Empowerment
The “empowerment of women” has become a key goal, whether real or rhetorical, of governments and politically involved non-governmental institutions across the globe. Whether through foreign aid programs targeted at women or reserved seats within domestic legislatures, it is not uncommon to see policies meant to “empower” women. But what does “empowerment” actually entail? Is it about assimilating women into existing political and economic structures? What types of power are being given to women, and how are they to use it? Which women are being “empowered”? How does the “empowerment” of women fit with other goals of those already in power? Is this a victory for feminism? We will take a cross-national approach to the issue, looking at how various polities are approaching women’s empowerment, both at home and abroad.