Michael Strausz (M.A., Ph.D. University of Washington; B.A. Michigan State University) teaches courses in Asian politics, international relations, and research methodology. His research interest include the relationship between international norms and Japanese domestic politics as well as the role of identity and ideology on politics. His doctoral dissertation focused on international norms regarding the treatment of foreign residents, refugee admissions, and whaling, and he is currently working on projects that deal with naturalization policy, the Genocide Convention, and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. He is originally from Michigan, and he enjoys cooking and outdoor activities.

For more information visit his link at: http://personal.tcu.edu/michaelstrausz

Background Information

• Curriculum Vita

Course Syllabi

Fall 2009

Michael Strausz

Department of Political Science

Texas Christian University

Ft. Worth, TX 76129

Phone: (Direct) 817-257-6403

(Message) 817-257-7395 ext. 6403

Fax: 817-257-7397

michael.strausz@tcu.edu