Government 306ps - Seminar: Topics in American Government- Politics of U.S. States
Sem: Amer Gov-Politics States
Fall
2022
01
4.00
Scott J. LaCombe
TU TH 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Smith College
GOV-306ps-01-202301
Hatfield 206
slacombe@smith.edu
As national politics becomes increasingly polarized and dysfunctional the states have become a central focus for many groups to affect policy change. This seminar focuses on major topics in State Politics research including, direct democracy, the spread of policies, and the growth of political reforms, and the role of public opinion in determining state policies. Students complete research papers on a state politics topic of their choice. Prerequisite: a 200-level course in American government. Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.
[CE] JR/SR only