POLS 112 Course Schedule
| Date | class topic |
|---|---|
|
1/5 |
The Beautiful Problem of Collective Action |
|
1/7 |
Political Institutions as Collective Action Solutions |
|
1/12 |
Conflict, Cooperation and Constitutional Design |
|
1/14 |
Federalism as a Solution to Policy Dilemmas |
|
1/19 |
Policy Outcomes: Common Defense, Public Safety and the Environment |
|
1/21 |
Policy Outcomes: Economic Prosperity, Education and Social Welfare |
|
1/26 |
Political Ideology, Socialization, and the Mobilization of Interests |
|
1/28 |
Linkage Institutions: Political Communication and Mass Media |
|
2/2 |
Linkage Institutions: Political Parties and Interest Groups |
|
2/4 |
Elections and Representation |
| 2/9 | Policy Forum Class Assessment |
| 2/11 | Midterm |
| 2/16 | Monday Schedule |
| 2/18 |
The Architecture of Congress |
|
2/23 |
Party Leadership and the Legislative Life Cycle |
|
2/25 |
Executive Leadership |
|
3/1 |
Bureaucracy |
|
3/3 |
Judicial Oversight and Policymaking |
|
3/8 |
Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and the Future of American Democracy |
| 3/10 |
Study Day |
| 3/17 | FINAL 4-7pm |