Political Theory

This course introduces students to the foundations of political theory. It traces the development of theory and thought in politics by exploring competing perspectives of politics. It interacts with leading classical philosophical and contemporary works on such themes as liberty, justice, equality, democracy, human rights and civil disobedience to keep students up-to-speed on the key issues and debates at the heart of the conceptualization of modern politics

Gender, Polity and Governance

This course surveys central topics in the study of gender and politics, covering such issues as women’s participation in political parties and social movements, women as voters and candidates in elections, feminism and the state, and gender and international politics. It will draw on examples from various world regions and time periods to analyze similarities and differences across cases around the globe.