POSC - 100. Contemporary U.S. Politics

3 credit(s)
This course is an overview of the major institutions and processes of the American political system. Both formal (i.e., Congress, the Presidency, and the Judiciary), and informal (e.g., political parties, interest groups, the media, etc.) institutions will be covered. It is designed to help the students not only acquire a basic knowledge of American government, but also develop the ability to critique and analyze it.

Attribute: (ATTR: AMSB, ARTS, CAS, CDS)