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Course Description

Summary

Who's running America? Is anybody actually in charge? To get at these questions, we will conduct a wide-ranging historical overview of American governance, from the founding generation up through current initiatives to form an even more perfect union. Using case studies--including Tammany Hall, Civil War, Civil Rights, Borders, and Regulation--we will explore the elaborate, often murky workings of the American State, from top to bottom, high to low, sea to shining sea. Weekly assignments will emerge from class discussion. Half-term integrative projects will emerge from our engagement with local, state and federal agencies and organizations.