Teaching
Y306 State Politics in the United States
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The American states are often referred to as the laboratories of democracy. This is because the federal constitution grants the states considerable authority and does not define how state governments are to be structured. As a result, how political institutions and political processes are structured varies considerably across states. The purpose of this class is to analyze the variation in political institutions and political processes in the American states and to learn how this variance shapes political outcomes.
The syllabus to the Spring 2016 iteration of Y306 can be found here. My teaching evaluations can be accessed here. |
Y319 The United States
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This class will analyze legislatures and legislators, with a focus on the U.S. Congress. Topics covered will include Congressional elections, polarization in Congress, explanations of Congressional voting behavior, and how Congress interacts with the executive and the courts. Students will be required to write four article reviews, complete three exams, and write a 8-10 page research design paper.
The syllabus to the Fall 2016 iteration of Y319 can be found here. My teaching evaluations can be accessed here. |
Y318 The American Presidency
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This course will analyze the origins, development, and operations of the American presidency. Topics will include presidential elections, the interaction between the President and Congress, the interaction between the President and the judiciary, Presidential policymaking, and the President's influence over public opinion. At the end of this course students will have a better appreciation and understanding of political science concepts, theories, and methodologies and be able to apply them to contemporary political events.
The syllabus for the Spring 2018 iteration of Y318 can be found here. |
