In this seminar course, students will explore one aspect of U.S. political history in more depth. Topics will vary each year but may include liberalism, conservatism, fascism and the far Right, left-wing traditions, transformations in the political-economic order, legal history, the party system, or protest movements. Students will have the opportunity to complete self-directed research projects. This course may be repeated for different topics.
This course will be offered in academic years ending in odd numbers.
Recommended Background
No prerequisites. One previous course in history or U.S. history is strongly recommended.