POLI7729 · Political Science
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This seminar is look at the course of American history from the Progressive Era through to the present day. Its axiom is that contemporary politics cannot be adequately understand without understanding its philosophical and historical underpinnings nor without examining the critical political conflicts and institutional developments that have occurred. Readings consist of original documents and secondary works by historians and political scientists.
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4.7 / 5
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Challenge
4.8 / 5
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Attendance
4.7 / 5
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Assignments
4.8 / 5
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Weekly effort
~7
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Spring 2025
1 sectionFall 2022
1 section