Pol S 120, Perspectives On Contemporary Public Policy Issues
A new lecture series course featuring Political Science faculty
Meets W 230-420pm
2 credits
I&S Credit, W
Course
CR/NC grading
SLN: 22443
Open to students in all
disciplines!
This course will be an opportunity for students to learn about and discuss a range of important public policy issues and controversies in contemporary public life. Once a week, a different member of the Political Science faculty will present a topic that reflects their scholarly passion.
Presenters include:
-Prof. Matthew Barreto, Immigration Policy in America
-Prof. Jamie Mayerfeld, Guantanamo: Preventive Detention in Theory and Practice
-Prof. Rebecca Thorpe, The Politics of Crime and Punishment in America
Requirements: Students read about the topic in advance of each lecture and take a short quiz. Following each lecture, there is a question and answer session with the presenter. Over the course of the quarter, students also choose three of the presented topics and write a five-page essay on each.
Let's get this conversation started!
For more information, contact Political Science Advising at polsadvc@uw.edu.
