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Course Info for POLS - 325 - 01, Spring 2023
Class number: 2852 Title: American Presidency Department: Political Science
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 25 Current enrollment: 23 Available seats: 2
Start date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 End date: Friday, May 12, 2023 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 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.