Description
This course introduces concepts of power and empirical methods for the analysis of power structures. By the end of the course, diligent students will be able to explain and evaluate different conceptions of political power; analyze power structures using network analysis and content analysis; and discuss the limits and possibilities of empirical research on power. Special attention is paid to the intersection of power structures with racial, cultural, sexual, religious, and other forms of diversity. Prerequisites: POLI 120, POLI 230, or instructor permission.