American Government (POLS0076)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department: Political Science
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Students are encouraged to have taken an introductory module in comparative politics before enrolling in this module -- e.g., POLS0002 Democracy & Authoritarianism, POLS0006 Introduction to Politics, or equivalent. PIR, PPE, POLSCI Affil, ESPS, BASc priority and any spare to externals.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module introduces students to American government, with a focus on U.S. political culture, institutions, and policymaking. Particular emphasis will be given to the historical and intellectual development of the American political system and its evolution to the present day. The module will examine how checks and balances mediate power between the branches of the federal government (the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary), as well as how the federal government interacts with and shapes decision-making among the states. Attention will also be given the role of the media, interest groups, and political parties in influencing a range of political outcomes in the United States.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 30% Coursework

70% Exam
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 24
Module leader: Dr Thomas Gift

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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