Political Science 201: Introduction to American Politics
This course provides students with an overview of the American national government and the operation of its political system. The course is broken into three main parts. We begin by examining who the American people are, what they want, and how they articulate their wishes to the government. The second section of the course addresses how the American government is designed and how it functions in the cotemporary context. The final third of the course examines the impact that the actions of government have on the citizenry.
Political Science 408: The 2008 Election
In a democracy, the actions of the government are based on the wishes of the citizenry. One of the most important methods that citizens have for expressing their preferences is through voting. In this course we examine the vital role that elections play in a democracy, specifically focusing on the issues and events surrounding the on-going 2008 elections. The major course project is the development and implementation of an election exit poll. Students will directly participate in this project by serving as pollsters in polling places across Miami-Dade County.
Political Science 548: Civic Participation and Democracy
Democracy is a system of rule under which the people are sovereign, a system where the actions of the government are based on the wishes of the citizenry. Citizens participate in the governing process by communicating their preferences and pressuring the government to respond. In this course we examine these various mechanisms of civic participation, and discuss the meaning and consequences of participatory democracy. The course focuses on the contemporary United States, but we will devote some time to discuss civic participation in other countries as well.
Political Science 528: Advanced Seminar on Electoral Behavior
In a democracy, the actions of the government are based on the wishes of the citizenry. One of the most important methods that citizens have for expressing their preferences is through voting. This seminar examines the opinions that Americans have and how those opinions are expressed through participation in elections. At the end of the semester we also examine other forms of political participation.
Political Science 550: Advanced Seminar on American Politics
This seminar provides students with a survey of significant research on major topics in American Politics. We will read influential works of the past, as well as recent cutting-edge research. Particular attention will be paid to discussing the methods and theories used in the research we will read. The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with the literature on American Politics, while also providing an opportunity for students to develop skills in critically assessing and skillfully conducting social science research.
Political Science 408: The 2008 Election
Political Science 599: Advanced Seminar on American Politics
Political Science 548: Civic Participation and Democracy
Political Science 550: Advanced Seminar on American Politics
Political Science 548: Civic Participation and Democracy
Political Science 550: Advanced Seminar on American Politics
Political Science 550: Advanced Seminar on American Politics