TEACHING SUMMARY

Dr. Harvey teaches courses on comparative politics and international relations, with a regional focus on European and post-communist politics.

TEACHING

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    Introduction to International Relations (S)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Analysis and explanation of the political, economic, and social relationships that exist between countries. Broad topics include major actors in international relations, the role of power on the global stage, interstate and civil conflict, cooperation, and economic security. The assumptions of major international relations theories, such as realism and liberalism, are explained. Previously offered as POLS 3013.
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    Introduction to Comparative Politics (GS)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A study of the domestic politics, society, and economies in countries around the world.
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    Research Design
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Overview of research design, including conceptualization and operationalization, literature review, deductive and inductive theorizing, hypothesis testing, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
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    Thesis
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
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    Introduction to International Relations (S)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Analysis and explanation of the political, economic, and social relationships that exist between countries. Broad topics include major actors in international relations, the role of power on the global stage, interstate and civil conflict, cooperation, and economic security. The assumptions of major international relations theories, such as realism and liberalism, are explained. Previously offered as POLS 3013.
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    Senior Capstone Seminar
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    This class is intended to be the culmination of a student's undergraduate study of Political Science, emphasizing skills essential to students' future success. Students will read and discuss advanced readings in the field of political science and complete a significant empirical research project. Prerequisite(s): Political Science major with Junior or Senior standing and completion of POLS 3103 with a grade of 'C' or better.
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    Thesis
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
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    Russian & Eurasian Politics (I)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An overview of the major political, social, and economic challenges facing Russia and its neighbors.
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    Thesis
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
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    Introduction to International Relations (S)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Analysis and explanation of the political, economic, and social relationships that exist between countries. Broad topics include major actors in international relations, the role of power on the global stage, interstate and civil conflict, cooperation, and economic security. The assumptions of major international relations theories, such as realism and liberalism, are explained. Previously offered as POLS 3013.
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    Senior Capstone Seminar
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    This class is intended to be the culmination of a student's undergraduate study of Political Science, emphasizing skills essential to students' future success. Students will read and discuss advanced readings in the field of political science and complete a significant empirical research project. Prerequisite(s): Political Science major with Junior or Senior standing and completion of POLS 3103 with a grade of 'C' or better.
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    European Politics (I)
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    An overview of the major political, social, and economic challenges facing European countries.
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    Introduction to International Relations (S)
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Analysis and explanation of the political, economic, and social relationships that exist between countries. Broad topics include major actors in international relations, the role of power on the global stage, interstate and civil conflict, cooperation, and economic security. The assumptions of major international relations theories, such as realism and liberalism, are explained. Previously offered as POLS 3013.
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    Introduction to International Relations (S)
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Analysis and explanation of the political, economic, and social relationships that exist between countries. Broad topics include major actors in international relations, the role of power on the global stage, interstate and civil conflict, cooperation, and economic security. The assumptions of major international relations theories, such as realism and liberalism, are explained. Previously offered as POLS 3013.
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    Senior Capstone Seminar
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    This class, open only to Political Science majors in their final year of study, is intended to be the culmination of a student’s undergraduate study of Political Science. Class sessions during the first half of the semester involve a review of the discipline, in which students educate their peers about some of the essential things they have learned in their coursework. During the second half of the semester, students engage in a practicum connected to the area of work/study they intend to pursue, and they complete a significant research project. Prerequisite(s): Political Science major with Junior or Senior standing and completion of POLS 3103 with a grade of 'C' or better.
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    Introduction to Comparative Politics (IS)
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    A study of the domestic politics, society, and economies in countries around the world.
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    Russian & Eurasian Politics (I)
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    An overview of the major political, social, and economic challenges facing Russia and its neighbors.
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    Political Science Internship
    6 Jun 2022 - 29 Jul 2022
    Internship education experience in a specific subfield in the discipline of political science.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
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    European Politics (I)
    10 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
    An overview of the major political, social, and economic challenges facing European countries.
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    Introduction to International Relations (S)
    10 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
    Analysis and explanation of the political, economic, and social relationships that exist between countries. Broad topics include major actors in international relations, the role of power on the global stage, interstate and civil conflict, cooperation, and economic security. The assumptions of major international relations theories, such as realism and liberalism, are explained. Previously offered as POLS 3013.
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    European Politics (I)
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    An overview of the major political, social, and economic challenges facing European countries.
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    Introduction to Comparative Politics (IS)
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    A study of the domestic politics, society, and economies in countries around the world.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to International Relations (S)
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    Analysis and explanation of the political, economic, and social relationships that exist between countries. Broad topics include major actors in international relations, the role of power on the global stage, interstate and civil conflict, cooperation, and economic security. The assumptions of major international relations theories, such as realism and liberalism, are explained. Previously offered as POLS 3013.
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    ProSeminar in Comparative Politics
    19 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021
    Situates disaster phases in the political context at the local, national, and international levels. Examines research on specific events and their interactive effects between the political system and various phases of disaster.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and 5303 or consent of instructor.
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    Russian & Eurasian Politics (I)
    17 Aug 2020 - 4 Dec 2020
    An overview of the major political, social, and economic challenges facing Russia and its neighbors.