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POLI 100C POLITICAL PARTIES

Spring Quarter AY2006-2007
Department of Political Science
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA 92093-0521

Classroom: CENTR 212
Time: 5:00PM - 6:20PM Tuesday and Thursday

Instructor: Keith T. Poole

Office: 368 Social Science Building
E-Mail: kpoole@ucsd.edu
WebSite: Voteview Home Page
Office Hours: 2:00 - 4:00PM Wednesdays

Grader:

Craig Burnett, E-Mail: cburnett@ucsd.edu, Room 349 SSB, Office Hours: 3:30 - 4:30PM Tuesdays, and by Appointment

The following texts will be used in this course:

Sundquist, James L. (1983). Dynamics of the Party System
Hofstadter, Richard (1970). The Idea of a Party System
Gordon, John Steele (2004). An Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American Economic Power

Requirements

Grades will be determined by two examinations -- one mid-Quarter exam and a final exam. The exams will consist of essay and short answer questions.

The Midterm Exam is scheduled for Thursday, 3 May 2007, 5:30 - 6:30PM.

The Final Exam is scheduled for Monday, 11 June 2007, 7:00 - 9:00PM.

Course Outline

The Mischief of Faction: The Views of the Founders

Assignment:

Chapters 1 and 2, The Idea of a Party System
James Madison, Federalist No. 10
Chapters 1 - 3, An Empire of Wealth

Lecture 5 April 2007
Lecture 10 April 2007
Lecture 17 April 2007

The Early Development of Modern Political Parties

Assignment:

Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6, The Idea of a Party System
Chapters 4 - 7, An Empire of Wealth

Lecture 19 April 2007
Lecture 24 April 2007
Lecture 26 April 2007
Lecture 1 May 2007

Study Questions for Midterm

Party Realignment Theory

Assignment:

Chapters 1, 2, and 3, Dynamics of the Party System

Lecture 8 May 2007

The First Political Party System: 1829 - 1852

Assignment:

Chapters 4 and 5, Dynamics of the Party System
Chapters 8 - 10, An Empire of Wealth

Lecture 10 May 2007
Lecture 15 May 2007

The Second Political Party System: 1856 - 1896

Assignment:

Chapters 6 and 7, Dynamics of the Party System
Chapters 11 - 14, An Empire of Wealth

Lecture 22 May 2007
Lecture 24 May 2007

The Third Political Party System: 1897 - 1928

Assignment:

Chapters 8 and 9, Dynamics of the Party System
Chapters 15 - 16, An Empire of Wealth

Lecture 29 May 2007
Lecture 31 May 2007

The Fourth Political Party System: 1932 - 2007

Assignment:

Chapters 10, 11, and 12, Dynamics of the Party System
Chapters 17 - 20, An Empire of Wealth

Lecture 5 June 2007
Lecture 7 June 2007

Study Questions for Final (PDF)

Where are we Headed? Political Polarization and the Stability of American Political Institutions

Assignment:

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