PSCI292
FIXING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
Also listed under 1 other title
- URBAN POLICY & INTERNSHIP SEM
- Department
- Political Science
- Terms offered
- 4
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
FIXING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY There is widespread, bipartisan agreement that American democracy has become increasingly unable to respond to the needs of voters. In this course we will consider the pros and cons of a range of proposals to improve government. Topics include electoral reforms (such as changes to congressional districting, primary elections, the Electoral College, campaign finance, and voting rules), reforms to the powers of the presidency and congress, and efforts to address the power of social media corporations. We will consider arguments from liberals and conservatives about the effects of these proposed changes. Students will select one proposed reform and write a detailed capstone paper evaluating the feasibility and consequences of that reform.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2015–2025
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2025 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF202 2025
- Thu, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF400 2011
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Robert G. Boatright | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 13 of 12 enrolled | 34055 |
| Fall 2013 | Sharon P. Krefetz (She/Her) | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 4 of 12 enrolled | 22242 |
| Fall 2012 | Sharon P. Krefetz (She/Her) | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 9 of 12 enrolled | 22242 |
| Spring 2011 | Sharon P. Krefetz (She/Her) | Seminar/Proseminar | 1 | 9 of 12 enrolled | 38952 |