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POLI 521 001 (CRN: 25484)
IDENTITY & POLTCS N GLBL SOUTH
Long Title: IDENTITY AND POLITICS IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH
Department: Political Science
Instructor: Kumar, Rithika
Meeting: 9:00AM - 11:50AM W (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 12
Section Enrolled: 12
Waitlisted: 2 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 7:30AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: The salience of identity in the study of politics is indisputable. In this course, we explore key questions surrounding identity politics in the non-Western world. We examine how identities shape political behavior, the influence of external factors in shaping identity, and the ways politicians mobilize identities for their own advantage, among other topics.