Middlebury

PSCI0368A-F09

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. (Two political science courses) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
91717
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0368
Section Identifier:
A

Course

PSCI 0368

All Sections in Fall 2009

Fall 2009

PSCI0368A-F09 Lecture (Johnson)