POLS 241 - Political Parties

In this course, we will define political parties and study the formation of the American two party system. We will consider the role of partisanship among ordinary people, the way parties are important in recruiting future leaders, and how parties help elected lawmakers accomplish their various goals. By the end of the semester, students will have a deeper understanding about the necessity of parties through exposure to theory, history, and analysis of contemporary politics.

Credits 1

Area
Social Sciences

Division
Social Sciences

Compass Attributes
Social Science