This course is designed to foster students' early careers in politics and enhance their experience as an intern in Washington, DC. To those ends, the course has several core goals. First, the course will allow students to learn about the varied career opportunities available in public service and government. Second, it will connect students with University of Kentucky alumni who can serve as contacts and mentors for students as they navigate their careers. Third, it will allow students to reflect on their experiences as interns and how it may affect their career aspirations.

A survey of the actors in American government and society who shape the meaning of the law, focusing especially on the judiciary. The course will outline the structure of the judicial system - including both state and federal courts - as well as the judicial process followed within that system. Prepares students for advanced study in public law and judicial politics.

A survey of the actors in American government and society who shape the meaning of the law, focusing especially on the judiciary. The course will outline the structure of the judicial system - including both state and federal courts - as well as the judicial process followed within that system. Prepares students for advanced study in public law and judicial politics.

The course is an introduction to the criminal-court process in the United States. The course covers how the criminal process is organized, outlines the steps and actors in the criminal process, and explores the impact of criminal justice on society.

Introduction to the basic knowledge of research methodology in political science; a review of methods of data collection; historical, quantitative and comparative techniques of analysis.

Introduction to the basic knowledge of research methodology in political science; a review of methods of data collection; historical, quantitative and comparative techniques of analysis.

Governments in democratic countries are expected to implement policies that the citizens want. Yet the ways in which politicians represent citizens' interests differ tremendously from one democracy to another. In this course, we will study countries around the world, including Western Europe and Latin America, to examine three central questions: 1) What are the different rules that determine how citizens elect their representatives? 2) How are policy decisions made in different political systems? 3) Do these differences matter?

The relationship between film and politics is eminent. Besides their entertainment value, films can depict political realities, educate viewers and even challenge their worldviews. In this course films are used to help students explore various political themes, motivate them to deepen their knowledge in international relations and equip them with skills to apply political science concepts to films and real-life events.

The relationship between film and politics is eminent. Besides their entertainment value, films can depict political realities, educate viewers and even challenge their worldviews. In this course films are used to help students explore various political themes, motivate them to deepen their knowledge in international relations and equip them with skills to apply political science concepts to films and real-life events.

Course will focus on selected topics drawn from various areas of political science taught by faculty members with special interests and competence. May be repeated in courses of differing topics to a maximum of 12 credits.