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The United States in 2012: Year of Decision

The United States in 2012: Year of Decision
From July 9th to July 14th, 2012

With the presidential election campaign in full swing, the United States is in an economic slowdown and politically paralyzed. Is the country of "Yes we can" yielding to "Well, we tried? " American and Quebec experts tackle this question and the many issues it raises.

This course is intended for citizens interested in international affairs, NGO representatives, civil servants, diplomats, journalists and business professionals.

The course is offered by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and may be taken for credit by graduate students (PLU6904A). Undergraduate students may also register under specific conditions. Please read the important notice for undergraduate students.

Among the topics covered:

- Presidential power throughout American history

- The underlying values of the main political groups in the United States

- Debt and public finances: where is the emergency exit?

- What will drive economic recovery and job creation?

- Religion and politics: a surprising cohabitation

- The United States’ foreign policy

- The United States and the environment: laggard or leader?

- The role of money and the media in the current campaign

Directing the course:

John Parisella
Former Quebec’s Delegate General in New York
Director, UdeM’s Fundraising Campaign


Jean-François Godbout
Adjunct professor
Political Science Dept.
UdeM

- For further information,
contact Christine Fréchette,
Coordinator of the Summer School.






The United States in 2012: Year of Decision
International Summer Schools 2012
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