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PSC 701 - Seminar in American Politics

(3 units)
Exploration of selected approaches to American politics. Emphasis on analysis of problems.

Maximum units a student may earn: 9

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. analyze the effect of behavioralism, and ‘traditionalism’ on the study of American political institutions.
2. assess the continuing effect of civic education in the study of American politics.
3. contrast different schools of political science.
4. explain differences among the subfields of American politics .
5. interpret different theories of American politics.
6. appraise the role of “American Exceptionalism” in guiding research on American politics.


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