COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students will achieve the following objectives:
-Demonstrate a detailed, systematic, and analytical understanding of the American political system- how it works, and major controversies.
-Expand capacity to use theory, logic, and evidence make and evaluate arguments concerningthe American political system and politics.
- Pursue answers to fundamental questions of government and goverance, and develop a better understanding of political positions, choices, and tradeoffs.
-Be better prepared to effectively play future roles in politics as citizens, policy advocates, voters, and/or teachers.