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POLS 151, United States Politics, Fall 2008
Hoerl, Alexandra
Hoerl, Alexandra
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Abstract
This course is designed to both reinforce and increase students understanding of
American politics broadly construed. We will cover not only the historical genesis and
modern function of American political institutions, but also covers the theoretical
grounding of such institutions. This course also includes an introduction to the
American public policy process, a unit on popular culture and American politics, and a
very brief introduction to the professional study of American politics. Drawing on both
contemporary examples from the 2008 electoral campaign and examples from American
political history, we will take up questions like, ��What are the pros and cons of
representation?�� ��Should we be concerned by the growth of bureaucracy?�� ��How
��grassroots�� are most interest groups?�� and ��Is the average eighteen year old American
truly prepared to be a citizen ��under the law��?��
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This syllabus was submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.