American Government and Politics (220-0-20)

Instructors

Chloe Nicol Thurston
847/467-4067
601 University Place
Office Hours: http://www.polisci.northwestern.edu/people/core-faculty/chloe-thurston.html

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G15: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course introduces students to the institutions and processes of American national government. The course explores the following core questions: What are the philosophical foundations of the American republic? How does America's constitutional design shape the functioning of the nation's institutions? What are the basic roles of the legislative, executive and judicial branches? What is the history of political parties in America? How are American public policies made?

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be expected to know the history of American political development, the structure and function of American political institutions, and the dynamics of political behavior in America.

Teaching Method

Lecture and discussion sections

Evaluation Method

Section participation, regular reading responses, in-class midterm (2), final project

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Annenberg Hall G01: Thurs 4:00PM - 4:50PM

DIS - Annenberg Hall G30: Thurs 4:00PM - 4:50PM

DIS - University Hall 312: Thurs 5:00PM - 5:50PM

DIS - University Hall 418: Thurs 5:00PM - 5:50PM

DIS - University Hall 112: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - University Hall 118: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM