PS 199

Fall 2014

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55924
Lecture-Discussion
CLP
3:00PM -4:50PM
M
Lincoln Hall
Hinchliffe, J
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
10/20/14-12/10/14
Credit:
1 hours
Section Title:
Civic Careers
Section Info:
This experimental, one-credit course invites students to consider developing their own civic careers in the contemporary social and political economy. The course will emphasize the development of personal and civic objectives and skills, as well as professional development in a dynamic and fragmented local, national and global community. Topics include: taking stock of values and skills, examining contemporary civic careers, evaluating educational opportunities, preparing career narratives, networking, and selecting career opportunities. Restricted from seniors until first day of class.
Restriction(s):
Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
55921
Lecture
GS
9:30AM -10:50AM
MW
David Kinley Hall
Sin, G
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/14-12/10/14
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
Amer Political Institutions
Section Info:
Topic: American Political Institutions. This class focuses on how existing rules and institutions in American Politics affect the choices people make, the consequences of those choices, and what an individual knows about such choices. Institutions do a lot more than specify the political process. They DO have an independent effect on outcomes that matter. They change both the behavior of individuals and the outcomes that result from that behavior. More specifically, in this class, we will examine how seemingly innocuous rules can have an important impact on outcomes. We will look at how politicians can choose institutions and rules that favor the outcomes they prefer. We will analyze the ability of institutions to perturb group decision making; congressional institutions, separation of power and the executive brand, congressional oversight, the Supreme Court and political parties. We will try to answer questions such as: when and why do members of Congress work together? How do they sustain their deals? Why do legislators approve so many proposals that waste taxpayer money? Why is Congress organized in committees? Why do legislators give away power to make decisions to the leadership? How much power does the veto give to the President? Does it make the President equal partner in the legislative process? When and how does the President use vetoes? What difference does the veto make? Are bureaucratic actions consistent with the intent of the laws? Are justices rational actors with political preferences? Political Science majors and minors may substitute BOTH American Political Institutions and American Political Behavior for PS 101 to meet major or minor requirements.
50642
Conference
WA
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Dimock, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/14-12/10/14
Special Approval:
Advisor Approval Required
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
Illinois in Washington Seminar
Section Info:
Restricted to participants of Illinois-in-Washington. Meets in Washington, DC.
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