PLAP 2250

American Political Tradition

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Course Description

Discipline(s): Social & Economic Systems / Artistic, Interpretive, & Philosophical Inquiry

This course explores the theoretical ideas that informed the creation and development of America's political system and considers some of the major contemporary challenges to the maintenance of American liberal democracy. Topics to be treated include the political thought of the American Founders, the place of religion in public life, the nature of written constitutions and the role of America in the world.


  • John York

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    2.50

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    3.60

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    Spring 2016

  • Daniel Doneson

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    2.17

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    Spring 2011

  • Timothy Brennan

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    Spring 2020

  • James Pontuso

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    Spring 2024

  • Matthew Sitman

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    3.90

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    Spring 2012

  • Evan Pivonka

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    4.92

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    3.51

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    Fall 2015

  • Ethan Alexander-Davey

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    2.83

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    Spring 2015

  • Keegan Callanan

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    Spring 2012

  • Shilo Brooks

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    Spring 2016

  • Rachel Alexander

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    Fall 2021

  • Danielle Charette

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    4.67

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    3.00

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    3.35

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    Fall 2024

  • Rita Koganzon

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    4.78

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    3.17

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    Fall 2022

  • Jeremiah Russell

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    Spring 2012

  • Jordan Cash

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    Fall 2019

  • Lynn Uzzell

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    4.39

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    4.00

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    3.29

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    Fall 2021

  • Justin Peck

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    4.67

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    Summer 2013

  • Connor Ewing

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    Spring 2018

  • Nicholas Starr

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    3.00

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    Spring 2014

  • Sara Henary

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    2.50

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    4.00

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    3.10

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    Spring 2014

  • Faculty Staff

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    Fall 2025

  • Max Lykins

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    Spring 2023

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    Spring 2025