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.


  • Evan Pivonka

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  • John York

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  • Rita Koganzon

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    Fall 2022

  • Justin Peck

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    Summer 2013

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    Spring 2014

  • Danielle Charette

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    Fall 2024

  • Shilo Brooks

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    Spring 2016

  • Lynn Uzzell

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  • James Pontuso

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    Spring 2024

  • Matthew Sitman

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    3.90

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    3.43

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  • Daniel Doneson

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    3.44

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  • Ethan Alexander-Davey

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    2.83

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  • Sara Henary

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  • Keegan Callanan

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    Spring 2012

  • Jeremiah Russell

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  • Timothy Brennan

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  • Rachel Alexander

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  • Max Lykins

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