POLS 3319 Archer Politics of National Memory

This course will enable students to understand power in our nations capital, especially what lies beyond Congress and the White House. Students will study in Washington, D.C. provides unique opportunities, using locations such as the National Mall, Arlington Cemetery, and the National Archives as a textbook. Each week, students will visit different places to examine complex issues such as the relationship between democracy and war, or the future of the Internet. Class will be conducted as a graduate seminar, emphasizing discussion and other forms of participation. Work will relate to students internships and to headline-making events.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

[POLS 2301 (or POLS 2387) or POLS 2305 (or POLS 2385)]and [POLS 2302 (or POLS 2388) or POLS 2386 (or POLS 2386)], and acceptance into the Archer Center program.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Political Science

Offered

As scheduled