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GOV 411 - Presidential Character

Description
This course examines the role that individual politicians, particularly American presidents, play in American politics. We examine concepts such as presidential leadership and presidential character. A primary goal of the course is to understand what types of individuals are likely to become president and which individual traits successful presidents likely to possess. Prerequisite: GOV100.
Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
SOCS Gen Ed: Social Science Req


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