[ Wesleyan Home Page ] [ WesMaps Home Page ] [ WesMaps Archive ] [ Course Search ] [ Course Search by CID ]
Academic Year 2005/2006

Citizens and the American State
GOVT 201 SP

An introduction to the development of citizenship in the American political system and to mechanisms of democratic accountability. A central concern is the relationships of citizens to political leaders, in particular on the modes by which citizens attempt to hold political leaders responsible for their actions. These modes include nominations and elections, campaigns and political finance, and political parties, interest groups, and social movements. The course is especially designed for sophomores and juniors.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two essays and two exams.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

"Students who wish to be eligible to register for the course during Drop/Add should add themselves to the enrollment request system during on-line registration. Enrollment request preference rankings will be one factor I will consider in making Drop/Add period registration decisions."

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

Contact wesmaps@wesleyan.edu to submit comments or suggestions. Please include a url, course title, faculty name or other page reference in your email

Copyright Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 06459