Instructor: Professor Brandon Terry

• introduces students to the study of political thought, in particular African American political thought in the twentieth century

• examines major themes in twentieth-century history, e.g. nationalism, internationalism, communism and anticommunism, civil disobedience, resistance, oppression, and liberation

Instructor: Professor Daniel Ziblatt

Independently designed and taught syllabus

• explores the politics and practical ethics of postcolonial citizenship

• introduces students to major themes in the study of postcolonial politics, such as: race, language, and culture; migration, borders, and citizenship; state power and popular participation 

• interdisciplinary readings, drawing upon political theory, postcolonial theory, history, anthropology, literary criticism, and other fields in Southeast Asian studies

• introduces sophomore/second-year students to reading, writing, and conducting research in political science

Instructor: Professor Joshua Kertzer

• introduces students to the study of International Relations (IR) and its major theories 

• surveys major themes in the study of foreign policy, including: grand strategy; the sources of foreign policy; political violence; and the technology of warfare

Committee on Degrees in Social Studies
2025–2026 (in progress)

Committee on Degrees in History & Literature and Department of Government
2024–25

Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and Department of Government
2023–24

Department of Government
2023–24