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This course is designed for the student interested in contemporary American politics and who wants a better understanding of the 2020 general election and how it relates to American political parties. The course will use the 2020 general election (Presidential, Congressional and State elections) as a way to understand the role of political parties in 21st century America. If you have an interest in learning more about the 2020 elections, their significance and their public policy implications, this course is designed for you.
Students will track poll results, candidate and party strategies, fund raising, political messaging, the role of the media, use of digital strategies and other aspects of the 2020 election. Emphasis is on understanding the 2020 election as part of a broader understanding of the role political parties play in contemporary American elections and how this role compares to the role political parties played in past elections.
There is a required text, handouts will be sent, assignments will need to be posted and all students will be required to read and critique the posting. A midterm and final examination will be used to assess student grades.
At the end of the course you will know:
Professor David Caputo has taught this course for more than thirty years including utilizing a variety of online formats. Please feel free to contact Dr. Caputo if you have questions: david.caputo@colostate.edu.
POLS 101 (American Government and Politics)