Fall/Winter Timetable
POL433H1F L0101
Topics in United States Government and Politics
Presidential Politics in America
Themes
The November 2020 presidential election will be a major event in shaping the future direction of American government and politics. In the first part of this course, we will examine the events leading up to the election, the unique characteristics of U.S. political institutions, and the issues and dynamics of the campaign. Following the election, we will analyze the outcome and consider its implications for the direction of US public policy over the next four years and the potential significance of political changes in the United States in world affairs.
PLEASE NOTE: POL433H1F is dual delivery, online synchronous.
Texts
TBA
Format and Requirements
TBA
Prerequisites
2.0 credits in POL/ JPA/ JPF/ JPI/ JPR/ JPS/ JRA courses
Exclusions
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June 3, 2021
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May 21, 2020
Congratulations to undergraduate student Cheryl Cheung who has received a University of Toronto Excellence Award (UTEA). Going into her third year majoring in political science, with minors in visual studies...
January 29, 2020
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