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Glenn Davis '79 Elected Vice Chair of LCA's Academy of Antitrust Law

Glenn E. Davis, an attorney at Gallop, Johnson & Neuman L.C. and 1979 graduate of DePauw University, has been elected vice chair of the Academy of Antitrust...

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Political Science

Political science involves the systematic study of how people and societies make the political decisions that affect their lives.

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Outdoor Classroom

Students of American National Government take part in a class outside.

Rove v. Dean Debate

Professor Stinebrickner moderates the Carl Rove and Howard Dean debate at the September 2009 Ubben lecture.

Supercommittee Simulation

Students in the Legislative Process take part in a simulation of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.

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Many courses analyze the American political system, but there are also courses on political systems in other countries and regions (Europe, the Middle East, China, India and the Third World more generally), on relations among and between nations, and on issues and questions that transcend the politics of any particular place. Students go on to successful careers in elected and appointed government positions, journalism, business, research, education and law.

Sample Courses:

Elements of Political Theory, American National Government, Political Parties, African American Politics, China and India in the 21st Century, Muslim Political Thought

Merhaba!

Political Science majors Stewart Burns, Katie Logan, and Kiran Wadia spent the Fall 2011 semester in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Alumni Spotlight: Sally Reasoner '11

Sally Reasoner ’11 is a current fist year Fellow with the Governor Bob Orr Entrepreneurial Fellowship working at FinishMaster in Indianapolis.

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Dr. Patchen Markell

We were delighted to welcome Patchen Markell (Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago) who gave a lecture at the Prindle Institute on Friday, December 2 entitled, "The Moment has Passed: Power after Arendt".

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