PSC 33200 Politics and Washington, DC.
This course examines the roles, interactions, power, and impact of the range of actors involved in American national politics. The seminar exposes students to senior figures from the three branches of government as well as from the worlds of media, lobbying, think tanks, and campaigns. It combines that exposure with readings and discussion of how the political process affects the possibilities for governing at the national level. By the end of the semester, students should have a better understanding of how actors, ideas, laws, and institutions interact at the national level to shape political outcomes. The course is only open to students participating in the semester in Washington, DC program.
Contact Hours
3 hr./wk.