Politics

Political Systems and Issues: USA

Module code: L2041
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Essay

On this module, you’ll examine four approaches to understanding contemporary US politics, emphasising the role of:

• institutions
• ideas
• individuals
• interests.

You’ll apply these approaches to the three main institutions of the Presidency, Congress and Supreme Court, alongside the nature of political parties and US voting.

Module learning outcomes

• Analyse the structure and operation of an aspect of US politics
• Locate and evaluate academic literature related to a particular topic in US politics
• Identify and research a key issue or question relating to US politics