Political Theory is an integral part of the Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin. Our current Political Theory faculty continues our long tradition of intellectual openness and methodological diversity. Faculty research and teaching cover a broad historical range and reflect the thematic diversity of political theory as a discipline. From Ancient and Medieval political philosophy (Avramenko, Zumbrunnen) and Early Modern political philosophy (Klausen), to modern (Avramenko, Klausen, Zumbrunnen) and post-modern political thought (Klausen, Kinsella, Zumbrunnen), students interested in the history of political thought will find excellent courses and a welcome home in our department. Students drawn to themes such as Citizenship and Democracy (Zumbrunnen, Schweber, Downs, Avramenko), Constitutionalism and Legal Theory (Schweber, Downs, Kinsella), Imperialism and post-Colonialism (Klausen, Kinsella), Post-structuralism (Klausen, Kinsella, Zumbrunnen), gender studies (Kinsella, Klausen, Avramenko) will also find an intellectual home in the Department of Political Science.
Students interested in pursuing graduate studies at Wisconsin will find a rigorous and exciting intellectual environment. Through coursework, research, and active participation in our Political Philosophy Colloquium, our students acquire a broad knowledge of the history of political thought, become conversant with the central issues and debates animating the field today, and learn to embrace political theory as a vocation. The program is very selective, admitting only a small number of students each year. Faculty thus mentor only a few graduate students, actively fostering the professional development and scholarly rigor necessary to continue our excellent placement record. Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin should consult our Graduate Program.
Research Groups
Faculty in Political Theory
Courses in Political Theory, Fall 2009
209 - Introduction to Political Theory
Faculty: Howard Schweber Field: Political Theory
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506 - Topics in Political Philosophy
Faculty: Jimmy Klausen Field: Political Theory
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513 - Radical Political Theory
Faculty: Jimmy Klausen Field: Political Theory
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565 - History of American Political Thought
Faculty: John Zumbrunnen Field: Political Theory
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931 - Seminar - Political Theory (Topic: Feminist Theory)
Faculty: Helen Kinsella Field: Political Theory
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931 - Seminar - Political Theory (Topic: Political Theories of the French Revolution)
Faculty: Jimmy Klausen Field: Political Theory
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