Donald Trump's America

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This seminar will introduce students to the state of American politics and society surrounding the presidency of Donald Trump. It is not designed to be solely a look at his election in 2016 and his administration; instead, it is a broad exploration of the factors that lead to his election and the resulting “state of the union.” Through readings and discussion of current events, we will explore the history of our current state of public opinion, issues regarding polarization, race relations, and gender dynamics, and the prospects for forming a “united” country in the midst of a divisive era.