POLI 422
Interests and Ideas in the American Founding
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
A systematic investigation of the American founding, focusing on key interests and ideas represented at the Federal Convention of 1787 (and in other seminal events) emphasizing historical and empirical literature.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Poli 202
Title
Apply Knowledge of the American Founding
Learning Outcome
Connect this working knowledge of the period to more modern political science questions about the nature of democracy and governance
Title
Obtain Knowledge of the American Founding
Learning Outcome
Obtain a working knowledge of the American founding through a thorough consideration of each of the following.
Historical documents
Historical treatments of the period
Empirical models of the covention
Title
Critical Thinking
Learning Outcome
Improve your ability to think critically, write about, and discuss all of this material
