Ancient Greece is often hailed as the birthplace of democracy, but the golden age of Greek democracy was relatively short and animated as much by its critics as its advocates. How did ancient Greeks view politics? To explore ancient Greek thought, this course will examine pre-Socratic visions of government, the Platonic critique of democracy, and…
Graduate Credit Available. Finland and Sweden well-known for being considered two of the “Happiest Countries in the World” according to the World Population Review. Those rankings and perception of happiness derive the perception of these countries having better work-life balances and social welfare benefits than what can be found in the U.S and elsewhere. This…
This course will use the perspectives and tools of anthropology to explore how varied and sometimes conflicting legal systems operate within diverse cultural, political, and social contexts, asking what constitutes “law” in these varied contexts. Focusing in part on the relationship between international and national legal systems, this course will explore the ways in which…
Comparative politics is the study of the domestic politics of countries around the world. This class serves as an introduction to methods and topics of comparative politics, with a specific focus on the Republic of Turkey. The course will analyze the unique and shared political, social, and economic features of Turkey, offering insights into how…
This course offers an examination of Middle Eastern history and politics, with a focus on the Ottoman Empire, the rise of the Turkish Republic, and the region’s evolving dynamics in the 21st century. The course examines Turkey’s complex relations with its neighbors, including Greece, Syria, Iraq, and Iran, as well as its role in broader…
Graduate Credit Available. This course will examine the relationship between the armed forces and the societies they are charged to protect, with a focus on the cases of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. Although we will focus primarily on Argentina, we will also study events in Brazil and Chile so that we can understand how and…
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