Political Science 795C - S-Proseminar/American Politics

This course introduces graduate students to major theoretical approaches and areas of empirical research in the study of American politics. Topics covered may change over time or with students' interests, but are likely to include many of the following: voting and political participation; public opinion; the politics of race & ethnicity, gender & sexuality, and other political identities; the Presidency; Congress; the Courts; bureaucracy; interest groups and social movements; parties & partisanship; the media; American Political Development; state and local politics; political networks; and theories of political decision-making. The course is a prerequisite for the comprehensive exam in American Politics for Political Science Ph.D. students.

Open to Graduate students only.