An examination of literature as a medium of political analysis and political criticism. The literary tradition examined may vary, and the course may be applied to any of the four subject matter requirements for majors and be repeated for credit, depending on the subject matter. An introduction to those techniques of statistical analysis which are particularly useful in the examination of political phenomena. Emphasis is on practical application and includes research design, sampling, probability, and the fundamentals of correlation and regression. An advanced offering in the application of statistical methods to political analysis.
Emphasis is on the application of multiple regression analysis and factor analysis.
Opportunity for an unusually accomplished student to pursue a discrete area of knowledge in political studies in a format designed to stimulate highly productive effort.