Course Syllabi
Please find syllabi for PLSC Courses
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Spring 2025
Introduction to American Government
PLSC 220-01/02 Dr. McGowenIntroduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 240-01/02 Dr. Sznajder Lee
PLSC 240-03/04 Dr. ChenIntroduction to International Relations
PLSC 250-01 Dr. El Kurd
PLSC 250-02 Dr. Ana
PLSC 250-03/04 Dr. LongIntroduction to Public Policy
PLSC 260-01/02/03 Dr. ErkulwaterSocial Science Inquiry
PLSC 270-01/02 Dr. Allarakia
PLSC 270-03/04 Dr. DattaModern Political Theory
PLSC 312-01/02 Dr. Lopez-GuerraUnited States Congress
PLSC 326-01 Dr. PalazzoloJurisprudence/Contemporary Politics
PLSC 339-01/02 Dr. SimonCivil Rights & Civil Liberties
PLSC 333-01/02 Dr. SimonPolitics of Asia
PLSC 343-01 Dr. ChenEurope Today
PLSC 344-01 Dr. Sznajder LeeAmerican Foreign Policy
PLSC 350-01 Dr. LongGlobal Governance
PLSC 359-01 Dr. DattaEnvironmental Law & Policy
PLSC 362-01 Dr. MillerU.S Healthcare Policy/Politics
PLSC 365-01 Dr. RoofST: Democracy Theory
PLSC 379-01 Dr. Lopez-GuerraST: Democracy Around the World
PLSC 379-02 Dr. AllarakiaST: Democratic Backslide in the Americas
PLSC 379-03 Dr. PribbleST: Global Environmental Justice
PLSC 379-04 Dr. MillerST: Black Politics/Political Behavior
PLSC 379-05 Dr. McGowenSenior Seminar Courses
Politics, Sports, and the Pursuit of Happiness
PLSC 400-01 Dr. PalazzoloProtest in the Arab World
PLSC 400-02 Dr. El Kurd -
Fall 2024
Introduction to American Government
PLSC 220-01/02 Dr. Palazzolo
PLSC 220-03 Dr. McGowenIntroduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 240-01/02 Dr. Sznajder Lee
PLSC 240-03/04 Dr. PribbleIntroduction to International Relations
PLSC 250-01/02 Dr. El Kurd
PLSC 250-03 Dr. Long
PLSC 250-04 Dr. DattaIntroduction to Public Policy
PLSC 260-01/02 Dr. MillerSocial Science Inquiry
PLSC 270-01/02/03 Dr. AllarakiaClassical Political Theory
PLSC 311-01 Dr. KevinAmerican Political Theory
PLSC 315-01/02 Dr. CherryUnited States Congress
PLSC 326-01 Dr. PalazzoloCampaigns and Elections
PLSC 329-01 Dr. McGowenCivil Rights & Civil Liberties
PLSC 333-01/02 Dr. SimonPolitics of The Middle East and North Africa
PLSC 342-01 Dr. El KurdPolitics of Contemporary China
PLSC 345-01 Dr. ChenPolitics of Latin America and the Caribbean
PLSC 349-01 Dr. PribbleGlobalization
PLSC 351-01/02 Dr. PetrovaEnvironmental Law & Policy
PLSC 356-01 Dr. JoiremanThe Politics of Social Welfare
PLSC 361-01 Dr. ErkulwaterEnvironmental Law and Policy
PLSC 362-01 Dr. MillerST: The European Union and the Crisis Crucible
PLSC 379-01 Dr. Sznajder LeeST: Human Rights & Modern Slavery
PLSC 379-02 Dr. DattaST: Law, Native Sovereignty and
PLSC 379-03 Dr. WilkinsSenior Seminar Courses
Politics of Inequality
PLSC 400-01 Dr. ErkulwaterUnderstanding War
PLSC 400-02 Dr. LongMedia Politics Reconsidered
PLSC 400-03 Dr. Chen -
Spring 2024
Introduction to American Government
PLSC 220-01 Dr. Simpson
PLSC 220-02 Dr. McGowenIntroduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 240-01/02 Dr. Petrova
PLSC 240-03 Dr. Sznajder LeeIntroduction to International Relations
PLSC 250-01/02 Dr. LongIntroduction to Public Policy
PLSC 260-01/02 Dr. DobsonSocial Science Inquiry
PLSC 270-01/02 Dr. AllarakiaModern Political Theory
PLSC 312-01/02 Dr. Lopez-GuerraAmerican Political Theory
PLSC 315-01 Dr. CherryUnited States Congress
PLSC 326-01 Dr. PalazzoloCampaigns and Elections
PLSC 329-01 Dr. McGowenThe Creation of The American Republic
PLSC 330-01 Dr. CherryConstitutional Law
PLSC 331-01/02 Dr. BowieCivil Rights & Civil Liberties
PLSC 333-01/02 Dr. SimonSCOTUS and Criminal Procedure
PLSC 336-01 Dr. BowieCritical Race Theory
PLSC 338-01 Dr. SimpsonPolitics of Contemporary China
PLSC 345-01 Dr. ChenPolitics of Africa
PLSC 348-01 Dr. JoiremanGlobalization
PLSC 351-01 Dr. PetrovaEnvironmental Law & Policy
PLSC 362-01 Dr. MillerST: Politics in Central and Eastern Europe
PLSC 379-01 Dr. Sznajder LeeST: Democracy Around the World
PLSC 379-02 Dr. AllarakiaST: Contemporary Democratic Theory
PLSC 379-03 Dr. Lopez-GuerraST: Global Environmental Justice
PLSC 379-04 Dr. MillerSenior Seminar Courses
Rights, Equality, and the Quest for Meaning
PLSC 400-01 Dr. SimonMedia Politics Reconsidered
PLSC 400-02 Dr. Chen -
Fall 2023
Introduction to American Government
PLSC 220-01/02 Dr. Palazzolo
PLSC 220-03 Dr. LollisIntroduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 240-01 Dr. Sznajder-Lee
PLSC 240-02 Dr. Allarakia
PLSC 240-03/04 Dr. Chen
PLSC 240-05/06 Dr. PetrovaIntroduction to International Relations
PLSC 250-01/02 Dr. El KurdIntroduction to Public Policy
PLSC 260-01 Dr. Dobson
PLSC 240-02 Dr. MillerSocial Science Inquiry
PLSC 270-01/02 Dr. McGowen
PLSC 270-03 Dr. AllarakiaClassical Political Thought
PLSC 311-01/02 Dr. CherryMoney, Politics, Prison
PLSC 323-01 Dr. SimpsonSCOTUS and Criminal Procedure
PLSC 336-01 Dr. BowieCritical Race Theory
PLSC 338-01 Dr. SimpsonJurisprudence/Contemporary Politics
PLSC 339-01/02 Dr. SimonPolitics of the Middle East and North Africa
PLSC 342-01 Dr. El KurdPolitics of Asia
PLSC 343-01 Dr. ChenEurope Today
PLSC 344-01 Dr. Sznajder-LeePolitics of Latin America and the Caribbean
PLSC 349-01 Dr. PetrovaInternational Political Economy
PLSC 356-01 Dr. JoiremanEnvironmental Law & Policy
PLSC 362-01 Dr. MillerU.S. Healthcare/Politics
PLSC 365-01 Dr. RoofST: Law and Native Sovereignty
PLSC 379-01 Dr. WilkinsSenior Seminar Courses
Gender, Discrimination, and the Courts
PLSC 400-01 Dr. BowieMachiavelli Political Thought
PLSC 400-02 Dr. Cherry -
Spring 2023
Introduction to American Government
PLSC 220-01/02 Dr. SparacinoIntroduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 240-01/02 Dr. Allarakia
PLSC 240-03 Dr. PribbleIntroduction to International Relations
PLSC 250-01 Dr. El Kurd
PLSC 250-02/03 Dr. LongIntroduction to Public Policy
PLSC 260-01/02 Dr. MillerSocial Science Inquiry
PLSC 270-01 Dr. Datta
PLSC 270-02 Dr. McGowenModern Political Theory
PLSC 312-01/02 Dr. Lopez-GuerraAmerican Political Theory
PLSC 315-01/02 Dr. CherryCreation of the American Republic
PLSC 330-01 Dr. CherryCivil Rights& Civil Liberties
PLSC 333-01 Dr. SimonPolitics of Contemporary China
PLSC 345-01 Dr. ChenPolitics of Africa
PLSC 348-01 Dr. JoiremanGlobal Governance
PLSC 359-01/02 Dr. DattaThe Politics of Social Welfare
PLSC 361/01 Dr. ErkulwaterEnvironmental Law & Policy
PLSC 362-01 Dr. MillerU.S.Healthcare Politics and Policy
PLSC 365-01/02 Dr. RoofPolitics of the Middle East
PLSC 379-01 Dr. El KurdCritical Race Theory
PLSC 379-02 Dr. SimppsonVirginia General Assembly Internship
PLSC 395-01 Dr. SparacinoSenior Seminar Courses
Media Politics Reconsidered
PLSC 400-01 Dr. ChenQuantitive Analysis/America
PLSC 400-02 Dr. McGowen -
Fall 2022
Introduction to American Government
PLSC 220-01/02/03 Dr. SparacinoIntroduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 240-01/02 Dr. Chen
PLSC 240-03/04 Dr. El KurdIntroduction to International Relations
PLSC 250-01 Dr. Long
PLSC 250-02/03 Dr. DattaIntroduction to Public Policy
PLSC 260-01/02 Dr. RoofSocial Science Inquiry
PLSC 270-01/02 Dr. McGowenClassical Political Thought
PLSC 311-01/02 Dr. CherryJurisprudence/Contemporary Politics
PLSC 339-01/02 Dr. SimonPolitics of Asia
PLSC 343-01 Dr. ChenPolitics of Latin America & the Caribbean
PLSC 349-01 Dr. PribbleGlobalization
PLSC 351-01/02 Dr. PribbleInternational Security
PLSC 353-01 Dr. LongInternational Political Economy
PLSC 356-01 Dr. JoiremanEnvironmental Law & Policy
PLSC 362-01 Dr. MillerScotus and Criminal Procedure
PLSC 379-01/02 Dr. BowieAsians in America (SSIR)
PLSC 379-03 Dr. Erkulwater/ Dr. LooRussian Politics in the Age of Putin
PLSC 379-04 Dr. MerrittBlack Politics and Policy
PLSC 379-05 Dr. SimpsonNative Diplomacy
PLSC 379-06 Dr. WilkinsSenior Seminar Courses
Protest and Resistance in the Arab World
PLSC 400-01 Dr. El KurdJudicial Behavior
PLSC 400-02 Dr. Bowie -
Spring 2022
Introduction to American Government
PLSC 220-01/02 Dr. SparacinoIntroduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 240-01 Dr. Sznajder Lee
PLSC 240-02/03 Dr. ChenIntroduction to International Relations
PLSC 250-01/02 Dr. Long
PLSC 250-03/04 Dr. LongIntroduction to Public Policy
PLSC 260-01/02 Dr. MillerSocial Science Inquiry
PLSC 270-01/02 Dr. Datta
PLSC 270-03 Dr. McGowenModern Political Theory
PLSC 312-01/02 Dr. Lopez-GuerraAmerican Political Theory
PLSC 315-01/02 Dr. CherryConstitutional Law
PLSC 331-01/02 Dr. BowieAmerican Foreign Policy
PLSC 350-01 Dr. LongEnvironmental Law & Policy
PLSC 362-01 Dr. MillerU.S.Healthcare Politics and Policy
PLSC 365-01/02 Dr. RoofPolitics of Contemporary China
PLSC 379-01 Dr. ChenVirginia General Assembly Internship
PLSC 397-02 Dr. SparacinoComparative Authoritarianism
PLSC 379-03 Dr. AllarakiaThe Democratic Prospect
PLSC 379.05 Dr. RuscioSenior Seminar Courses
Politics in Europe
PLSC 400-01 Dr. Sznajder LeeQuantitive Analysis/America
PLSC 400-02 Dr. McGowen -
Fall 2021
Introduction to American Government
PLSC 220-01/02 Dr. SparacinoIntroduction to Comparative Politics
PLSC 240-01/02 Dr. Sznajder Lee
PLSC 240-03/04 Dr. El KurdIntroduction to International Relations
PLSC 250-01/02 Dr. AllarakiaIntroduction to Public Policy
PLSC 260-01/02 Dr. RoofSocial Science Inquiry
PLSC 270-01 Dr. McGowen
PLSC 270-02 Dr. DattaMock Trial
PLSC 290-02 Tim PattersonClassical Political Thought
PLSC 311-01/02 Dr. CherryAmerican Political Parties
PLSC 328-01 Dr. SparacinoCivil Rights & Civil Liberties
PLSC 333-01 Dr. BowieJurisprudence/Contemporary Politics
PLSC 339-01 Dr. SimonEurope Today
PLSC 344-01 Dr. Sznajder LeePolitics of Latin America & the Caribbean
PLSC 349-01 Dr. PribbleEnvironmental Law & Policy
PLSC 362-01 Dr. MillerRace and Ethnic Politics
PLSC 379-01 Dr. McGowenSenior Seminar Courses
American Exceptionalism and American Politics
PLSC 400-01 Dr. RoofMachiavelli’s Political Thought
PLSC 400-02 Dr. Cherry
For help finding a syllabus, contact the instructor or the department’s administrative coordinator, Ms. Emilee Papa. This page is still under construction.