PSCI 1250 - American Politics Under Investigation

Goals: Analyze the fundamentals of American government and politics using a series of applied research projects, undercover examinations, and field studies. Develop skills in research and investigation alongside a deeper understanding of the American political system.

Content: Evaluate political attitudes and the role of polarization in the functioning of the U.S. government. Examine how mass media has evolved and how social media shapes contemporary political views like populism and conspiracy theories. Analyze how American political institutions are evolving and what these changes mean for public policy, advocacy, and political beliefs.

Taught: Annually

Credits: 4