POLI2317 · Political Science

The American Presidency

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Marc Landy

Professor, Political Science Department

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 3.5
Course: 3.2

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Marc Landy

Professor, Political Science Department

4 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 3.5
Course: 3.2

About this course

This course analyzes the contemporary presidency with special attention to its constitutional underpinnings and its political evolution. It traces the critical changes and continuities in presidential politics, institutional development, court rulings and statesmanship that have taken place over time. Its focus is presidential leadership and therefore it dwells on the most significant occasions during which great presidential leadership has been exercised and on the men who exercised it. We will pay close attention to current developments.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 3.57 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.34 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 3.75 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 3.96 / 5

Weekly effort: ~5 hours

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Evaluation history 4 terms

All available terms for POLI2317. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Spring 2025	1	3.6	4.1
Fall 2023	1	2.4	2.9
Spring 2023	1	2.7	2.8
Spring 2021	1	3.9	4.2