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Course Info for POLS - 325 - 01, Fall 2024
Class number: 3328 Title: American Presidency Department: Political Science
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 19 Current enrollment: 19 Available seats: 0
Start date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 End date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: MW: 1:30PM-2:45PM, SH - N215 Instructor(s): McMahon, Kevin
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement
Course Description:
An explanation of the institutional and political evolution of the presidency with an emphasis on the nature of presidential power in domestic and foreign affairs. Attention is also given to institutional conflicts with Congress and the courts. The nature of presidential leadership and personality is also explored.