crowd of women gathered for international women's march in London
The International Women’s March, January 21, 2017, London. Photo credit: Courtesy of Marc Blecher
College of Arts and Sciences

Politics

Program Type:
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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.

Program Director

Steve Crowley

Professor of Politics
Department Affiliation
Politics
Contact

Tracy Tucker

Administrative Assistant 440-775-8487

Why Study Politics at Oberlin?

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Department Faculty
3
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
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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.

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