Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Legal status of women in America, including constitutional protections, marriage and family relationships, educational and vocational opportunities, political rights, criminal law.
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Development and analysis of constitutional law of the U.S.; problems of distribution of powers. |
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The motivating question for this course is whether or not significant social, political, and/or economic change can be achieved through the courts. |
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This course will explore and explain the development of the institution of the American Presidency. Beginning with the Constitutional Convention through the two terms of President Obama, this course will look at all 43 presidents and how their time in office changed the function and powers of the office of President. Students will gain a deep understanding of the theories of presidential power and the realities of how the presidents have chosen to use those powers. |
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Examination of election politics, personalities, and career patterns of congressional members, the organization and structure of Congress, and the role of Congress in policy leadership and representation of the public. |
This course examines the gendered constitution of race in the U.S., from 18th century naturalism and 19th century scientific racism, to 20th and 21st century eugenics, multiculturalism, neoliberalism, and "color blindness".
This course is dedicated to the examination of Latinos within the U.S. political system.This course is designed to place Latino ethnicity within the U.S. socio-political context. We will cover multiple relevant topics related to Latino politics. We will also cover policy arenas that are significant to Latinos in the U.S., such as immigration, affirmative action, and social welfare policies.
