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3.00 Credits
Staff. Open only to senior majors in PPE. Student arranges with a faculty member in Philosophy, Economics or Political Science to do an honors thesis on a suitable topic.
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Gasper, J. This is a discussion and project-based course that will provide you with a hands-on introduction to the field of agent-based modeling. An agent-based model is a tool used by social scientists to study how large-scale social dynamics result from micro-level individual behavior. In its basic form, a collection of individuals, or agents, are programmed into a computer, along with a simple behavioral algorithm describing how they act. The computer then allows the agents to interact (possibly in both space and time), and ultimately generates a social dynamic that can then be analyzed in terms of the behavioral rules. In the social sciences many problems we are interested in involve group phenomena that may seem perplexing when viewed in the aggregate. Examples include fads, norms, segregation, stereotyping, and network formation. The goal of an agent-based model is to look at the micro-level decisions that people make - the decision to live close to a friend, slow down to take a look at an accident, arrive early to the theater to get a good seat, or return a phone call -and study how these "small" decisions may have large and unintended consequences for society as a whole.
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3.00 Credits
Distribution Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. Freeman. For Philosophy and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Majors Only. The aim of this course is to investigate the philosophical background of our constitutional democracy. What is the appropriate role and limits of majority legislative rule How are we to understand First Amendment protections of freedom of religion, speech, and assembly What is the conception of equality that underlies the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause Is there a right of privacy implicit in the Constitution Do rights of property deserve the same degree of protection as other constitutional rights To investigate these and other constitutional issues, we will read from both Supreme Court opinions and relevant philosophical texts.
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Bicchieri. The course will cover non-cooperative game theory with special attention to its epistemological foundations, such as: conceptions of rationality, common knowledge and common belief, belief revision and the rationale for different solution concepts. We will also cover behavioral game theory, and examine the alternative models of social preference that have been advanced to explain experimental data.
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3.00 Credits
Staff. PPE Capstone Seminar. This is an integrative senior seminar. Prior to enrolling in this seminar, students should contact their respective PPE advisors in Philosophy, Economics or Political Science. The following website will give descriptions of the specific capstone courses that will be offered each semester: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/ppe/Courses/general
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3.00 Credits
Staff. PPE Capstone Seminar. This is an integrative senior seminar. Prior to enrolling in this seminar, students should contact their respective PPE advisors in Philosophy, Economics or Political Science. The following website will give descriptions of the specific capstone courses that will be offered each semester: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/ppe/Courses/general
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3.00 Credits
This course may be taken by a PPE student for advanced research. Enrollment by permit only.
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3.00 Credits
This is a beginning level Portuguese course for students with little or no previous knowledge of the language. This class gives an introduction to the basic structures of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Class work emphasizes development of speaking and listening comprehension through practical, engaging dialogues and lively role-playing activities. A Brazilian movie is presented and discussed in small groups. Daily homework assignments involve writing excercises, short compositions, and group projects.
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3.00 Credits
Portuguese for Spanish Speakers
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): PRTG 110 or equivalent. This class continues the development of a basic proficiency that will help reinforce the student's abilities and confidence. A broad range of lively, high-interest readings such as newspaper and magazine articles in current events on Brazilian culture will allow the student to gain a genuine sense of current usage. A Brazilian movie is presented and discussed in groups. Daily homework assignments involve writing exercises, short compositions and group projects.
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