Political Science 3150 | Dr. Jay A. DeSart | ||
Spring 2019 | E-Mail: jdesart@uvu.edu | ||
T, R : 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM | Office: CB 203U | (801) 863-6314 | |
Room: LA 025 | Office Hours: | M, W 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM T, R 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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http://desart.us/courses/3150/ |
Each student is expected to take an active role in the learning process by meeting course requirements as specified in the written syllabus.
First Exam - February 12 | 70 points |
Second Exam - March 14 | 70 points |
Final Exam - May 2 | 100 points |
Canvas Chapter Quizzes | 60 points total |
Date | Topic | Readings | |
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Pika, Maltese, and Rudalevige |
Nelson | ||
1/8 | The Nature of the Presidency | ||
1/10 | 1 | 2 | |
1/15 | The Selection Process: Overview | 2 | |
1/17 | |||
1/22 | The Selection Process: Nomination | | 7 |
1/24 | | ||
1/29 | | ||
1/31 | The Selection Process: General Election | | 8 |
2/5 | | ||
2/7 |
The Public Presidency *** First Exam Review *** |
3 | 9 |
***First Exam   Tuesday, February 12*** |
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2/14 | Presidential Power | | 1 |
2/19 | | 3, 4 | |
2/21 | Presidential Character & Ability | 4 | 5 |
2/26 | | 6 | |
2/28 | Presidents and Intermediaries: The Press | | 10 |
3/5 | Presidents and Intermediaries: Parties | | 12 |
3/7 | | | |
3/12 | Presidents and Intermediaries: Interest Groups *** Second Exam review *** |
| 11 |
***Second Exam   Thursday, March 14*** | |||
3/19 | Spring Break - NO CLASS | ||
3/21 | |||
3/26 | Presidents & Governing: Congress | 5 | |
3/28 | | 15 | |
4/2 | | ||
4/4 | Presidents and Governing: The Executive Branch | 6 | 13 |
4/9 | | 14 | |
4/11 | Presidents & Governing: The Judiciary | 7 | |
4/16 | | 16 | |
4/18 | Presidents & Policy: Domestic Policy | 8 | 17 |
4/23 | 9 | 18 | |
4/25 | Presidents & Policy: Foreign Policy *** Final Exam Review *** |
10 | 19 |
***Final Exam   Tuesday May 2 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM*** |