POLS 319, Spring 2008: THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY Professor: B. Dan Wood; Office: 2098 Allen Building; Phone: 845-1610; EMAIL: bdanwood@polisci.tamu.edu Class: Section 500, 4:40-5:55 pm TR, 1005 Allen Building Office Hours: 4:10-4:40 TR; or by appointment

This course analyzes the role and function of the American Presidency. The objective is to provide both a historical and analytical perspective, asking "What was the presidency intended to be?" and "How has it evolved?", as well a contemporary view, asking "What is the presidency today?"

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