American Government and Politics (220-0-20)

Instructors

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

Meeting Info

Harris Hall 107: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

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

Lecture/section participation; weekly short writing assignments; midterm exams; final project

Class Materials (Required)

None

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
U.S. Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-registration -- Reserved for Political Science students until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites.

Associated Classes

DIS - Parkes Hall 212: Thurs 3:00PM - 3:50PM

DIS - Parkes Hall 212: Thurs 4:00PM - 4:50PM

DIS - Locy Hall 106: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Parkes Hall 212: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM