POLI3337 · Political Science

Seminar: The Politics of Party Nominations

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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David Hopkins

Professor, Political Science Department

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Instructor: 4.6
Course: 4.4

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David Hopkins

Professor, Political Science Department

2 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.6
Course: 4.4

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This seminar will examine the historical and contemporary dynamics of the candidate nomination process in the United States, focusing in particular on the practice of nominating presidential candidates. We will trace the evolution of nomination procedures from the founding of the nation to the present, considering the motivations for, and effects of, several key reforms that fundamentally transformed the practice of choosing presidential nominees. We will then proceed to evaluate the potential implications of further reform of the nomination system in the future. The occurrence of the 2024 presidential primaries over the course of the semester will allow us to apply our understanding of nomination politics to current events as they unfold.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.83 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.72 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.84 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.71 / 5

Weekly effort: ~5 hours

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Evaluation history 2 terms

All available terms for POLI3337. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Spring 2024	1	4.1	4.4
Spring 2020	1	4.7	4.9