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