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副題	American Politics in Comparative Perspectives
講義内容	This course is conducted in English. In this course, students study American politics in comparative perspective. There is, what we call,“exceptionalist”view of American politics, which assumes that American nation is different from the rest of the world. By reading some classics in American politics literature, students will be familiar with such the view and think whether it is true or not. Students are expected to do one or two three-minute presentations, engage actively in class discussion, and write a research paper.
学修目標	・Getting used to view American politics in comparative perspective ・Reading important literatures in American politics ・Polishing English skills in presentation and paper writing
講義計画	１.Introduction ２.Defining exceptionalism ３.The American Creed ４.The Oppressive Creed ５.The Elusive Creed ６.Causes and Consequences of the Creeds ７.Anglo-Americans in International Perspective ８.Racial Exceptionalism ９.The Role of the American Frontier 10.Why is There No Socialism? 11. Racial Struggle or Class Conflict? 12.The Welfare State 13.Why is There No Universal National Health Insurance? 14.Summary
評価方法	Presentation 20%、Participation in class activities 20%、research paper 60%
テキスト	Distributed by instructor each week
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