| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3:00pm-4:15pm | MW | White Hall 110 | Esarey, Justin. | HSC. | 4 | 13120 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Catalog Description: An introduction to the structure and behavior of the American presidency. Examines presidential elections, the organization of the office, and its relations with the other national political institutions.
Semester Details:
This course introduces students to the workings of the executive branch of the federal government, including and especially the Presidency. The course will address many topics, including (but not limited to): theories of executive power, the electoral politics of the presidency, presidential management style, presidential policy-making in a separation of powers system, and bureaucratic politics.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2007. The Modern Presidency. ISBN: 9780495189947.Wadsworth
- 2006. Going Public. ISBN: 9781568028996.CQ Press
- Understanding the Presidency. ISBN: 9780205649877.Longman Publications
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Active participation in class will be required and rewarded with course credit. | Unknown% |
| Research Paper | NA | Unknown% |
| Mid-term Examination | NA | Unknown% |
| Final Examination | NA | Unknown% |
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