Origin and evolution of political ideas and ideals that have shaped the American constitutional system. Tensions within and between liberalism and democracy and the impact of changing social and economic conditions on political beliefs and values. (Gen.Ed. HS)

Origin and evolution of political ideas and ideals that have shaped the American constitutional system. Tensions within and between liberalism and democracy and the impact of changing social and economic conditions on political beliefs and values. (Gen.Ed. HS)

Origin and evolution of political ideas and ideals that have shaped the American constitutional system. Tensions within and between liberalism and democracy and the impact of changing social and economic conditions on political beliefs and values. (Gen.Ed. HS)

Origin and evolution of political ideas and ideals that have shaped the American constitutional system. Tensions within and between liberalism and democracy and the impact of changing social and economic conditions on political beliefs and values. (Gen.Ed. HS)

Origin and evolution of political ideas and ideals that have shaped the American constitutional system. Tensions within and between liberalism and democracy and the impact of changing social and economic conditions on political beliefs and values. (Gen.Ed. HS)

Movies are used to explore the development of American politics. The forces that shaped our politics early in the century (immigration, reform, religion), the rise of "big" government in the depression and World War II years (the new roles of the federal government, the enhanced presidency, internationalism, and anti-communism), and selected issues (race, gender, modern campaigns) prominent since the 1960s. The meaning of political democracy in America and how our understanding of it has adapted to changing times and conditions. (Gen.Ed. HS)

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This course examines the state of U.S. democracy today. It takes an historical and comparative perspective in order to orient us to the present conditions in U.S. politics, understand patterns of change and continuity, and explore key areas of democratic challenges and resilience. Throughout, special attention will be given to the role of race and class in the development of U.S. democracy. (Gen. Ed. SB, DU)

This course examines the state of U.S. democracy today. It takes an historical and comparative perspective in order to orient us to the present conditions in U.S. politics, understand patterns of change and continuity, and explore key areas of democratic challenges and resilience. Throughout, special attention will be given to the role of race and class in the development of U.S. democracy. (Gen. Ed. SB, DU)