History of American Politics: 1974-2008 ((4 Credits))

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The student will study American politics, with a particular focus on national politics (the presidency and Congress), from 1974 to 2008. The student will gain an understanding of developments in American politics and society during the presidencies of Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. This will include analyses of both domestic and international issues. The student will focus on the rise of conservative fortunes under Reagan, as well the pushback from progressive forces that propelled the Clinton presidency. The student will also gain some understanding of the major social, cultural, and economic issues of the time period under study.