Presidential Power and White House Leadership

Catalog description

The seminar format places discussion at the center our learning experience. Each session combines brief framing, close reading of primary sources, and sustained analytical conversation. By the end of the course, students will be able to assess presidential power, evaluate historical legacies, and think critically about the institution's role in American democracy. Additionally, we will endeavor to meet with senior officials who have worked for an American President, a Member of Congress, a Member of the Judiciary or with luck, a former President!