1. Introduction to Political Thought Sep 1

2. A History of the Modern Nation-State Sep 8

3. Democracy & the Pursuit of Freedom Sep 15

4. Party Politics & Electoral Systems Sep 22

5. Student Presentations Pt. 1 Oct 6

6. Political Systems & Regimes Oct 13

7. MIDTERM EXAM Oct 20

8. Media & Politics Nov 3

9. Student Presentations Pt. 2 Nov 10

10. Guest Lecture: Central European Politics (Martin Maska - European Dialogue NGO) Nov 17

11. 21st Century Socio-Political Movements Nov 24

12. Marxism & the Pursuit of Equality Dec 1

13. Postcolonial Political Systems Dec 8

14. FINAL EXAM Dec 15