Course Catalog - 2017-2018

     

POLI 418 - SEMINAR ON THE PRESIDENCY

Long Title: SEMINAR ON THE PRESIDENCY
Department: Political Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): POLI 395
Description: Provides students with a broad introduction to the presidency. Topics include a review of the executive's constitutional powers and their changes over time; processes and politics of presidential nomination and election; struggles between the president and other political elites and dynamics of White House decision-making.