ClassInfo - Spring 2021 Political Science Classes

Spring 2021 | POL 4737W Section 001: American Political Parties (65520)

Instructor(s): Paul Goren
Ezekiel Wright (TA)
Class Component:: Lecture
Credits:: 3 Credits
Repeat Credit Limit:: 4 Credits
Grading Basis:: Student Option
Instructor Consent:: No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:: Partially Online
Class Attributes:: UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:: Regular Academic Session

01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021

Mon, Wed 11:15AM - 12:30PM

UMTC, West Bank

Anderson Hall 270

01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021

UMTC, West Bank

UMN ONLINE-HYB
Enrollment Status:: Open (38 of 40 seats filled)

Course Catalog Description:: This course focuses on U.S. political parties. We will cover the following themes this term: (1) what parties are and what they do; (2) party factions and coalitions; (3) social and issue cleavages; (4) how Democratic and Republicans view the world; (5) elite and mass polarization; and (6) the future of the Democratic and Republican parties. By the end of the semester you'll have a broad and deep understanding of the key role parties play in American politics, where they have been, and where they are going. Successful completion of the course will satisfy the Liberal Education Writing Intensive requirement. prereq: 1001 or equiv or instr consent
Class Notes:: This class will have a hybrid modality with some in-person components. Please contact the instructor for more information. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?pgoren+POL4737W+Spring2021
Class Description:: Political parties are the lifeblood of American politics. This course will examine the role parties play in the U.S. political system. Specifically, we will examine: (1) why political parties exist; (2) what the parties stand for and who they represent; (3) what role parties play in campaigns and elections; (4) partisan identification; and (5) partisan polarization. We will also examine parties during the Obama and Trump elections and presidencies.
Grading:: This is a writing intensive course, which means that students will complete approximately 25 pages of original writing over the term. In addition, there will be several quizzes and 3-4 exams.
Exam Format:: Open book exams
Class Format:: A combination of lecture, discussion, and video presentations.
Textbooks:: https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65520/1213
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:: 16 October 2020

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