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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Political Science

Government, Politics and Law

Core Seminars

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Core seminars involve extensive reading and provide an introduction to the literature in each area of specialization.

The following core seminars are offered:

  • American Government
  • Comparative Government and Politics
  • International Relations
  • Public Policy
  • Historical and Normative Theory

The focus of the core seminar in each area is designed by the faculty in the area (defined as the area committee).

Each core seminar is taught by one instructor at any given time. However, collaboration and consultation among faculty in the area may be a part of the seminar.

As a general rule, core seminars are offered according to the following schedule (check with the departmental office for offerings during current and following year):

  1. Every third semester - American Government, International Relations, Comparative Government and Politics, and Public Policy.
  2. Every fourth semester - Historical and Normative Theory

For More Information Contact. . .

Political Science Department
511 Oldfather Hall
Department of Political Science
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0328
402-472-2343
hsexton2@unl.edu

Chair of Graduate Studies
Kevin B. Smith
402-472-0779
ksmith1@unl.edu

College of Graduate Studies
General Information 402-472-2875
Admissions 402-472-2878
http://www.unl.edu/gradstudies/