PSCI 264American Government and Politics
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Political Science
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Students will examine the major institutional pillars of American government (separation of powers, division of powers, Bill of Rights) to critically assess the extent to which these pillars both reinforce and allow for challenges to existing patterns of political privilege and marginalization. Course assignments will require students to critically assess the quality of information about American politics from various major news sources.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 1B or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
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Extremely easy course. As long as you work on time and go to most lectures, easy 85 +
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5 posts and comments in 5 threads mention PSCI 264, December 2016 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Winter 2021
What are some easy/interesting electives that don’t require a textbook? 7 points, 6 comments
u/bickerwiththeliquor: “PSCI264”
Fall 2020
Most fun or interesting electives 2 points, 6 comments
“Hi so I need some ideas for some interesting and fun electives for w21. So if you could please tell me some electives you enjoyed. Thank you!”
u/uw_raccoon: “medvl 105 (best ever), italst 265, psci 264, hist 358”
Spring 2018
What courses are you taking next term? 13 points, 54 comments
u/SterlingAdmiral: “CS 458, CS 445, CS 343, STAT 231, PSCI 264 Anyone else delay STAT 231 as long as possible lol”
Spring 2017
What is the most enjoyable course you've ever taken at UW? 23 points, 74 comments
u/TheZarosian: “… Honorable Mentions: PSCI 255, 244, 264. …”
Fall 2016
Some Course Notes that Might be of Use. Good Luck on Exams! 66 points, 7 comments
u/TheZarosian: “… (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZggU5ACUI71RGzpjFSJzy8bxL5Gyk2iSX8LPq0HZkv8/edit) [PSCI 264] (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EOuiJNOXJxU0rgnhCNPVUT8uIiJkYymhPkwDRZsF58/edit) [PHIL 145] …”
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