PBPL 20 Contemporary Issues in American Politics and Public Policy

This course will explore significant topics in contemporary American politics and public policy. The course will examine issues related to the 2012 presidential election (e.g., fiscal policy, health care, education, etc.). Each week, students will be responsible for doing background reading on the subject to be covered; preparing questions for invited speaker; and writing a succinct memo summarizing and critiquing the content of the week’s policy lecture.

Instructor

Wheelan

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SOC; WCult:W

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