Political Science Department
University of San Diego
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| Dr. Dominguez' Spring 2010 Info: |
Link to FLU INFORMATION FOR STUDENTSMy policies: You will NOT be penalized for missing class due to the flu. If you are sick, for Pete's sake, stay home and avoid contact with other people. Here's the deal, though. If you have the flu, email me immediately. That is, BEFORE you miss class, not AFTER. (How am I to know you're not just waking up late and using the flu as an excuse??) If you really have the flu, I will expect that you will miss a week's worth of classes, and you should work with me after you are well to make sure that you are caught up by exam time. |
| Classes |
I currently teach six political science classes at the University of San Diego. The webpages for those classes include syllabi, assignments, grading rubrics, class handouts, and lecture powerpoints. Introduction to American Politics The American Presidency Campaigns, Elections, and Parties Political Science and International Relations Capstone Social Networks
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| Resources for students |
The internet and the University of San Diego offer numerous resources for students writing research papers and analytical essays about American politics. General USD and political information resources My advice for writing research papers My advice for first year students
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| My Research |
My research projects My current research projects focus on political parties, campaign finance, and the presidency. My major project concerns the role of party elites in congressional primaries. Other projects deal with the presidential honeymoon and the relationships between parties and interest groups.
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I received my B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley (Go Bears!). As an undergraduate I was an intern at the White House and in the California State Assembly. I've published articles on presidential elections in PS: Political Science and Politics, and on the presidential honeymoon in Congress and the Presidency. My current research projects focus on the relationships between political parties and interest groups. Links to my dissertation, papers, and research interests can be found below. I am also a San Francisco Giants fan, a political junkie and a chocoholic. |