Undergraduate Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor. - Topics vary. May be taken multiple times for credit providing the topic is different. Topic for Fall 2023, Section A1: American Political Thought. Introduces students to major traditions and theories of American political thought, including liberalism, republicanism, abolition democracy, and settler colonialism. Explores contemporary issues in American politics, such as economic inequality, reparations, gun rights/gun violence, and originalism. Topic for Spring 2024, Section S1: State and Local Governments. Looks at the most visible and impactful forms of government for most Americans. Students engage with a variety of sources and activities to better understand the finances, functions, and politics of state and local governments.

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