GOVT 467: How Washington Really Works

GOVT 467-002: How Washington Really Works
(Fall 2023)

11:15 AM to 03:15 PM F

Section Information for Fall 2023

GOVT 467 002 meets off-campus at the Penn Biden Center (101 Constitution Ave. at C Street, NW Suite 600 W Washington, D.C.).

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Using case studies from last 60 years, this course provides students with understanding of how decisions and policy are really made as politicians reconcile policy preferences with political realities, institutional dynamics, expert opinion and personal ambition. Meets Friday in Washington, with weekly guest speakers from White House, Congress and policy community. As a final product, students are required to design and defend a politically realistic policy proposal to solve a significant national problem. Students must already have familiarity with, and interest in, modern American history, politics and government.Limited to two attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: Open to PPE concentrators or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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