Frontiers in Political Science Research

Nothing is more controversial among political scientists than the topic of how to study politics. In this course, we consider a variety of advanced techniques for studying political phenomena, including statistical methods, game theory, institutional analysis, case study techniques, experiments, and agent-based modeling. We will work with concrete examples (drawn from major political science journals) of how scholars have used these techniques, and consider the ongoing philosophical controversies associated with each approach. Students will have the opportunity to conduct original research using a method and subject of their choosing. (Two political science courses) 3 hrs. lect.disc. (Political Theory)/

Schedule
12:15pm-1:30pm on Monday, Wednesday at MNR 214 (Feb 13, 2017 to May 15, 2017)
1:55pm-2:45pm on Thursday at MNR 214 (Feb 13, 2017 to May 15, 2017)
Location
Munroe Hall 214
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