Includes writing and arguing of case briefs. Special attention is given to such problems and policy areas as suburban development, race relations, local economic development and citizen action. The place of cities in the national economy and the future of Snowbelt and Sunbelt communities are also discussed. Detroit will likely be arranged. A look at the role played by political parties, candidate-centered organizations, money, issues, images and the mass media in the presidential selection process.
Students write a major research paper.
The writing and arguing of case briefs are required. The same approach is employed as an Introduction to Constitutional Law, but the cases covered are the leading ones in the development of American civil liberties. Spring An in-depth examination of a current issue in politics. This course examines the growth of the EU, the operation and policies of its several institutions, and prospective developments for the future. Special attention is paid to the country's evolution in the post-Mao era.