Middlebury

PSCI 0210

Frontiers in Political Science

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. (Any political science courses) 3 hrs. lect.disc (Methods)
Subject:
Political Science
Department:
Political Science
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
DED SOC
Equivalent Courses:
PSCI 0368

Sections in Spring 2014, School Abroad Italy (Florence)