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262. American Politics
Survey of the theory and practice of constitutional government in the United States. (Social Science) ALLIN
355 through 359. Seminar in American Politics
Examination of a particular topic or issue in American politics. Content varies from year to year. Prerequisite: POL
262. Offered subject to availability of faculty. (Social Science)
361. Race, Sex, and the Constitution: Public Law in the Age of
Multiculturalism
Exploration of Constitutional principles including equal protection of
the laws, privacy, and freedom of speech as they apply to issues of
race, gender, and ethnicity: race and sex discrimination,
equal opportunity, affirmative action, abortion, pornography, privacy
rights, hate speech, political correctness, etc. Prerequisites: POL
262 and junior standing. Alternate years. (Social Science)
ALLIN
363. Campaigns and Elections
Electoral process in the U.S., including discussion of the numerous factors which contribute to or diminish the probability of electoral success. Prerequisite: POL 262. Alternate years. (Social Science) ALLIN
364. Congress and the Presidency
In-depth study of the central institutions of the American political system and the evolving relationship between them. Prerequisite: POL 262. Alternate years. (Social Science) ALLIN
365. Constitutional Law: The American System
Structure and function of the American judicial system and its role in constitutional interpretation. The court's role in three great conflicts that have shaped the American experience: (1) nation vs. states--the struggle for sovereignty, (2) Congress vs. President--the struggle for supremacy over national policy, and (3) government vs. business--the struggle over government regulation of the economy. Prerequisites: POL 262 and junior standing. Alternate years. (Social Science) ALLIN
366. Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties
Rights of individuals in America. The court's role in three broad areas of civil liberties: (1) criminal prosecution, (2) free expression, and (3) race and sex discrimination. Prerequisites: POL 262 and junior standing. Alternate years. (Social Science) ALLIN
367. Urban Politics
Selected problems of urban America, their consequences for city dwellers and the nation. Feasibility and desirability of various policy solutions. Prerequisite: POL 262. Alternate years. (Social Science) ALLIN
368. Environmental Politics
Analysis of the policy process concerning energy and environmental issues, emphasizing the interrelated roles of Congress, federal and state agencies, the President, interest groups, etc., and including an evaluation of alternative policies. Prerequisite: POL 262. (Social Science) ALLIN
371. Wilderness Politics
An exploration of governmental policies designed to preserve and manage wilderness areas in the United States. Taught at the Wilderness Field Station and in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Registration entails additional costs. Prerequisites: POL 262 and permission of the instructor. Alternate years. (Social Science) ALLIN
981. Washington Center
982. Capital Experience
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