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POLI 414 001 (CRN: 14994)
POLARIZATION IN THE US
Long Title: POLARIZATION, PARTISANSHIP, AND POLITICAL CONFLICT IN THE UNITED STATES
Department: Political Science
Instructor: Tyler, Matthew
Meeting: 2:00PM - 4:30PM M (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: POLI 395
Section Max Enrollment: 12
Section Enrolled: 12
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 3:21PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: A seminar examining the extent, causes, and consequences of partisan polarization in American politics. We will assess the degree of division among voters and political leaders and then evaluate whether and how American political and social institutions can function effectively in the era of polarization.