[bioundgrd] Fwd: Interesting Political Science classes for Fall

[Janice Chang]

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> From: Tobie Weiner <iguanatw at MIT.EDU>
> Date: August 31, 2012 11:19:58 AM EDT
> Subject: Interesting Political Science classes for Fall
> 
> 
> 17.263 (HASS-S)
> Electoral Politics, Public Opinion and Democracy
> Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm  E53-438
> This class considers the role of elections in American politics. Issues explored include empirical and theoretical models of electoral competition, the effect of elections on public policy, and proposals to improve elections. Special emphasis is given to mass voting behavior, political parties, the media, and campaign finance. Subject focuses on US elections, but provides some contrasts with other countries, especially the United Kingdom. One subject in American Politics or relevant background required. 
> 
> 17.447 (HASS-S)
> Cyberpolitics in International Relations
> Monday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
> E53-485
> Have you ever wondered:
> 
> How countries throughout the world handle internet security?
> How do they control information?
> How does cyberspace affect economic and power relations among nations and businesses?
> This course explores critical implications for political, technical and business actors, and examines potential consequences for security and sustainability in different contexts. We will discuss how such challenges are being addressed--with varying levels of success--and the dilemmas created for national policy and international institutions, as well as for business and industry
> 
> 17.565 (HASS-S)
> Israel: History, Politics, Culture & Identity
> Wednesday 10:00 - 1:00
> 1-375
> The purpose of this class is to give a basic understanding of modern Israel
> through lectures, discussions and projects. The class provides insight into
> modern Israeli politics, economy, culture and identity. Among the topics to be
> explored are: Israeli regime and society; ethnic relations in Israel; the
> Palestine-Arab minority in the Jewish state; is there a unique Israeli
> culture?; Israel's Occupation and settlement projects; the struggle for
> Israel's identity.
> I'm offering the seminar again this fall and it's open to everyone at MIT.  If you're looking for a few more units this semester and want to discuss "hot" topics in a small group check out my seminar.
> 
> 17.S914 (Not HASS) 
> "Conversations You Can't Have on Campus: 
> Discussions about Race, Gender, Ethnicity and Identity" 
> Wednesday 3-5 pm
> E53-438
> What if you could get together with a diverse group of students on campus and communicate openly about difficult issues? Despite the increasingly diverse student population at MIT, students are often separated from each other by differences in race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. They have little interaction with individuals who are different from themselves and are unable to benefit from the rich and diverse student population that exists on campus.
> The goal of this seminar is to have fun conversations about serious issues in a non-stressful, informal setting. Here's a chance for cultural exploration—both your own culture and the cultures of others. We hope to create a relaxed atmosphere in which people feel free to ask questions about "touchy" issues, flame about discrimination and stereotypes, and argue and intelligently discuss difficult issues.
> 
> Each semester of the class is different because the students in the class will choose many of the seminar themes.
> 
> This is a brief description but if you want to look more in depth at the class from last spring it's on OCW and here's the link:
> 
> http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/political-science/17-s914-conversations-you-cant-have-on-campus-race-ethnicity-gender-and-identity-spring-2012/
> 
> Feel free to send any questions to  me, Tobie 3-3649 or iguanatw at mit.edu
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Tobie

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