Dr. Corey Brettschneider

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Biography

Corey Brettschneider is a professor of political science at Brown University, where he teaches constitutional law and political theory. He is recognized for his contributions to the understanding of democracy, law, and political ethics. Brettschneider's scholarship includes a forthcoming book titled 'Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It,' set to be published by W.W. Norton in July 2024. His research interests span political theory and public law, focusing on democratic, constitutional, and liberal theory. Through his work, he explores the relationship between state actions and the protection of individual freedoms, advocating for a model he calls 'value democracy.' He has received research fellowships from prestigious institutions, underscoring his influence and commitment to the field.

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Awards

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Faculty Fellowship

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Faculty Fellowship

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Inaugural Fellowship

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Junior Faculty Fellowship

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Finalist

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Young Scholar Award

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Nomination

Courses

POLS 1010 - Topics in American Constitutional Law POLS 1160 - Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers POLS 1820D - Civil Liberties: Moral, Political and Legal Approaches POLS 1821I - Issues in Democratic Theory POLS 2150 - Democratic Theory, Justice, and Law POLS 2185 - Political Theory and the American Constitution POLS 2275 - Liberalism and Its Critics

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics