This reading-intensive course examines the evolution of American political institutions, policies, and ideas. It will consider the interplay between constitutional design, social movements, economic forces, and cultural shifts, from the colonial period to the present.

Prerequisites: Upper-division, full POLS major standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
These majors only pols
NALL C M
Clayton Nall
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35 reviews
Winter 2024 . Nall C M
PHELP1160
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14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
POL S 106AD Nall C M Winter 2024 Total: 42
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POLS106AD . Nall C M 2 Months Ago

It's a lot of reading that you have to do. Some of them were interesting and others were a bore, but the participation in class made it far more engaging. He teaches it like a grad-school level class, so if you're interested in getting a taste of upper-level academia, I would recommend this class. Also the final paper was actually quite interesting

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POLS106AD . Nall C M 11 Months Ago

Nall is difficult. Its nice seeing someone so knowledgeable, but wow this class is impossibly difficult. Expect to read a ton of complex readings. On top of that, you MUST participate in the class. It's a huge part of the grade and there IS cold calling. Also, expect difficult grading on the difficult quizzes on the difficult readings.

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POLS12 . Nall C M 5 Months Ago

I took POLS12 last year and it was tough! For a lower division prerequisite course, this class was unnecessarily difficult. Lots of reading from two required textbooks (about 1-2 long, multi-sectional chapters) for each class. Lectures are good but he only pulls from the readings for tests which are extremely nit-picky and specific. Wouldn't retake

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POLS170 . Nall C M 6 Months Ago

Good readings and good lectures. The class is really more of an interactive seminar. The policy memo project is good training for future jobs in politics and policy.

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POLS12 . Nall C M 6 Months Ago

Two midterms, a final, and quizzes. There are tons of readings to keep up with. The exams are crazy difficult but he curves.

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PS162 . Nall C M 6 Months Ago

Nall is a tough professor but he is ultimately fair. The class projects are a great introduction to doing original original research.

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