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May 14, 2024
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2007-2008 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Political Science
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Professors: Ahrensdorf, Menkhaus, Ortmayer, Rigger, Shaw, Thornberry (Chair)
Associate Professors: Alexander, Crandall, Roberts, Sellers
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Distribution Requirements
Only courses numbered 100 to 350 count toward the distribution requirement in Social Science. Cultural Diversity Requirement
Political Science 233, 240, 241, 332, 333, 337, 471, 475, and 479 are options for fulfilling the cultural diversity requirement. Major Requirements
Ten courses in political science, as follows:
- Students must take at least one course in each of the following sub-fields. Seminars do not count toward sub-field requirements. If a course is listed in more than one subfield, a student may choose which one to use for the major. The same course cannot count for two sub-fields.
- Political Theory–Political Science 100W (Shaw), 102, 205, 208, 209, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305;
- American Politics–Political Science 111, 210, 215, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316, 318, 319, 323, 325;
- Comparative Politics–Political Science 130, 230, 233, 240, 241, 325, 331, 332, 333, 336, 337;
- International Politics–Political Science 141, 240, 241, 340, 345, 346, 347, 348.
- Methodology–Political Science 221.
- A seminar numbered 450 to 489. Seminars may have specific prerequisites and usually require prior course work in that sub-field.
- A major paper. This paper will be written under the supervision of a Davidson College Political Science faculty member. An oral defense may be expected. This requirement can be met by the completion of an honors thesis or by the writing of a paper (at least 20 pages) done in the context of a seminar or an independent study. Not all seminars will offer this option; check with the faculty member offering the course. A grade of C or better must be earned on the paper to satisfy this requirement.
Note that Political Science 221 and a seminar must be taken at Davidson. Honors Requirements
Juniors or seniors who meet the general college honors requirements, who have made a 3.5 G.P.A. on at least four political science courses, and who can furnish convincing evidence of a special interest in and capacity for research may be admitted to the departmental honors program. Each successful applicant will develop an individualized plan of work in consultation with a professor in the department. This plan must include, in addition to the normal major requirements, the preparation of an honors thesis (Political Science 498). Those who maintain a 3.5 G.P.A. in all political science courses through the senior year and who produce a thesis that is judged of high quality by the entire department will be awarded “Honors in Political Science.’’ Political Science Courses
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