Comparison of politics and political behavior in Chinese People's Republic and Japan. Examination of major contemporary orientations and themes in comparative politics.
Public administration practices in developing societies.
Introduction to major conceptual approaches to the American political system and to the history of the study of American politics. Application of research techniques to study of American political institutions and politics. The bibliography, methodology, and research topics of American state and local governments. Application of scientific research techniques to analysis of political behavior. Strategy implications of media production on campaigns, party management, direct mail, polling, and fundraising.