JoiestoefenWeek 14: Final Learning ReflectionIt is finally here: the last learning reflection of the semester! This semester went faster than I expected it would. I’ve learned a lot…Dec 11, 2021Dec 11, 2021
JoiestoefenWeek 12: Learning ReflectionLearning about political parties in week 12 was nice. It wasn’t a super difficult chapter, which was perfect since Thanksgiving break was…Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021
JoiestoefenWeek 12: Political PartiesWeek 12 was all about the age-old dilemma of political parties. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Very Short Introductions (Chapter 8 and 9) and…Nov 28, 2021Nov 28, 2021
JoiestoefenWeek 11: Learning ReflectionThis week felt like a review of my high school statistics class. I enjoyed learning about polling in the political atmosphere — especially…Nov 20, 2021Nov 20, 2021
JoiestoefenWeek 11 Readings: PollingWeek 11 of American Political Institution was all about public opinion. I read the assigned readings from Very Short Introductions (Chapter…Nov 19, 2021Nov 19, 2021
JoiestoefenWeek 9: Learning ReflectionI know I’ve said this before, but it’s 100% true: this week’s topic is probably my favorite. Oops.Nov 6, 2021Nov 6, 2021
JoiestoefenWeek 9: The CourtsAnother week of reading means another week of blogging… you know the drill! This week in American Political System, we read about the…Nov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021