PO 378 - Party Polarization in American Politics

Min Units: 3
Max Units: 3
Political polarization in American politics has reached a new level of contentiousness in the last few decades. In this course, we will investigate the breadth and depth of political polarization in the United States as well as its social, partisan, and political origins. We will also consider the consequences of political polarization for American democracy, including its impact on electoral politics, democratic representation, and public policy. (U) Occasionally
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing