Program Overview
Politics
The Department of Politics explores many dimensions of political life, ranging from small groups to citizens’ organizations, to cities, countries, and the international system, and involves examination of broad issues of power, conflict, peace, citizenship, representation, and justice.
Why Study Politics at Oberlin?
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Department Faculty
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Annual Department Awards
34
Study Away Programs
Sample Courses
- POLT 100 - Introduction to American Politics 4 credits
- POLT 279 - American Presidency & Presidential Power 4 credits
- POLT 315 - Seminar: Future of Organized Labor 4 credits
- POLT 411 - Practicum in Applied Research 4 credits
Politics Faculty
Faculty interests span the political spectrum: comparative politics, civil rights and civil liberties, international relations of the Soviet Union, trade unions and political economy, peaceful conflict resolution, feminist theory, campaigns and elections, U.S. foreign policy, and Middle Eastern politics, among others.
Explore Faculty within PoliticsPolitics Faculty
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Marc Blecher
James Monroe Professor of Politics and of East Asian Studies -
Steve Crowley
Professor of Politics -
Sarah El-Kazaz
Assistant Professor of Politics -
David Forrest
Assistant Professor of Politics -
Joshua Freedman
Visiting Assistant Professor of Politics -
Jenny Garcia
Assistant Professor of Politics and Comparative American Studies -
Harry Hirsch
Erwin N. Griswold Professor of Politics -
Adam J. Howat
Visiting Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Fellow -
Chris Howell
James Monroe Professor of Politics -
Sonia Kruks
Robert S. Danforth Professor of Politics -
Kristina Mani
Associate Professor of Politics -
Michael Parkin
Irwin N. Griswold Professor of Politics -
Eve Sandberg
Professor of Politics -
Jade Schiff
Assistant Professor of Politics
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