POLI 7729 American Political Development II
This seminar is look at the course of American history from the Progressive Era through to the present day. Its axiom is that contemporary politics cannot be adequately understand without understanding its philosophical and historical underpinnings nor without examining the critical political conflicts and institutional developments that have occurred. Readings consist of original documents and secondary works by historians and political scientists.
Course overview
- Department
- Political Science
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Fall
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.77 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.77 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Marc Landy | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 7–9 hrs/week | 6 of 8 |
| Fall 2022 | Marc Landy | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 7–9 hrs/week | 7 of 11 |