pol2iap american politics
AMERICAN POLITICS
POL2IAP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the government and politics of the United States and engage in discussion of the institutions, political culture and recent history of the country. There is some concentration on recent events and the implications for American politics, and the changing role of the United States in the world. Students are encouraged to link current politics to American films, novels and music.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRaul Sanchez-Urribarri
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year Politics subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects POL3IAP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | American politics and society | Recommended | McKay, D. | BLACKWELL 2005 |
Readings | More equal than others: America from Nixon to the new century | Preliminary | Hodgson, G. | PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS 2004 |
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