| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8:30am-9:45am | TuTh | White Hall 102 | Randall Strahan. | HSC. | 4 | 2201 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Prerequisites: POLS 100 strongly recommended, but not required.
Catalog Description: Constitutional responsibilities of the federal legislature. Effects of internal procedures and organization, external links, and member goals on congressional decisions.
Semester Details:
An examination of the historical origins and contemporary politics of the U.S. Congress. Particular emphasis on the institutional design of Congress, congressional leadership, parties and partisanship, and legislative-executive relations.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2005. Contemporary Congress. ISBN: 9780495004240.Wadsworth (5th Edition)
- 2008. Congress Reconsidered. ISBN: 9780872896161.CQ Press (9th Edition)
- 2007. Leading Representatives: The Agency of Leaders in the Politics of the U.S. House. ISBN: 9780801886904.Johns Hopkins University Press
- 2007. Congressional Procedures and the Policy Process. ISBN: 9780872893030.CQ Press (7th Edition)
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Research Paper | 10-12 Pages | Unknown% |
| Midterm Examination | NA | Unknown% |
| Final Examination | NA | Unknown% |
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