POL203Y1Y L0101
U.S. Government and Politics
Themes
The Faculty of Arts and Science have decided that all Summer 2020 F and Y courses will be offered remotely rather than in person. A final determination of the delivery mode for S courses will be made by June 13.
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This course is an introduction to American government and politics. The goal of the course is to give you the ability to understand how American political institutions operate, how those institutions have changed over time, and how they interact with public opinion to shape American political life. We will pay special attention in this term to the 2020 Presidential Election campaign and understanding the sharp divisions in America today.
Texts
Ken Kollman, The American Political System (W.W. Norton); on-line readings TBA
Format and Requirements
Two or three tests, an in-class essay, several short worksheets and/or quizzes, and participation
Prerequisites
1.0 POL credit or 4.0 full course equivalents