| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00pm-2:15pm | TuTh | Tarbutton Hall 321 | Black, Penny Merle. | HSC. | 4 | 3364 | TBA. |
August 29, 2012- December 11, 2012
Catalog Description: The changing roles of the South in national politics since World War II, with attention to presidential elections, the two-party system, and the United States Congress.
Semester Details:
This course analyzes Republican and Democratic efforts in the South to gain control of the White House and Congress during the last half-century. It also compares partisan politics in the South with partisan trends in other regions of the nation.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2008. Divided America: The Ferocious Power Struggle in American Politics.. ISBN: 9780743262071.Simon & Schuster.
- 2003. The Rise of Southern Republicans. ISBN: 9780674012486.Harvard University Press.
- 2007. When Freedom Would Triumph. ISBN: 9780807132500.Louisiana State Press.
- 2009. A Paler Shade of Red: The 2008 Presidential Election in the South. ISBN: 9781557289155.University of Arkansas.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination | TBA | 67% |
| Midterm Examination | TBA | 33% |
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