2009 Fall POLSCI 91D-001
Bulletin Course Description Same as Political Science 91 except instruction is provided in two lectures and one small discussion meeting each week. Instructor: Staff
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title AMER POLITICAL SYSTEM Department POLSCI Course Number 2009 Fall 91D Section Number 001 Primary Instructor Rohde,David W Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
This course is an introduction to American national government and politics.
It will focus on the institutional structure of the American
national government, the goals and strategies of the political actors who
operate withinthe system, and the contexts that affect political action. The
institutionalanalysis will consider the effects of the original constitutional
structureand of developments since. Our consideration will particularly
emphasizethe relationship between the preferences of the general public and
thedecisions of government actors.
Assignments
Probably two books: a text, a collection of readings, plus additional articles on
e-reserve.
Exams
A mid-term and a final.
Term Papers
None.
Grade to be based on
Discussion section quizzes and participation 25 percent; midterm 25 percent;
final 50 percent.
