There will be a midterm and a final in this class. Each exam will be 100 points and thus weighted equally. Because there are only two exams, it is imperative that students do their best on each. I will discuss the format of the exams prior to their distribution and will be available for questions anytime prior to its distribution. Below is a preliminary course schedule as to how we will proceed this term.
All dates are subject to change with the advance notice of the instructor.
As you will see, the schedule is primarily broken down into two sections. The midterm will likely focus on state politics and the final will likely focus on local politics. I will give specific reading assignments in class. The schedule is provided for students to keep up with the readings and come to class prepared to discuss, analyze and ask questions about the material. As such, I expect students will read the assigned material before the class it is scheduled for.