PAM 3940

Organization of Today's Congress

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

The course will explore elements of the reorganization of the 118th Congress, including leadership elections and structure; the setting of a legislative agenda; how committee assignments are determined; the structure of legislative caucuses, conferences and working groups; and the early organization of various legislative factions and impact on the legislative agenda. This will coincide with real-time developments in the new Congress and will feature periodic visits by prominent national political figures. Each class will feature a discussion of current events that are related to coursework. Each session will offer guest perspective from Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress, and well-known media analysts, among others.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Recommended prerequisite: GOVT 1111.

• Develop a fundamental understanding of how every Congress organizes itself and how these decisions directly impact the formulation of national policy.
• Guide students in careers that require a grasp of congressional organization, structure and process.
• Provide intensive guidance on exploring career paths and strategies on Capitol Hill.

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