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American Politics and Public Policy
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POLS 254
American Political Thought
The course will examine the ideas of key American political theorists such as Jefferson, Madison, Susan B. Anthony, and Du Bois to understand American politics better.
Credits
4
Core Requirements Met
United States Diversity