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    American Politics Academy

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    Sample Weekday Schedule

    Sample Weekday Schedule

    In the American Politics Academy, you'll attend academic programming between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. during the weekdays, which will include lectures, guest speakers, hands-on activities, group discussions, and off-site visits. At the end of the day, you'll have opportunities to participate in optional cocurricular events, free time, and residential living activities until curfew.

    7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Breakfast
    9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Lecture: Politics and Culture in the United States
    10:45 a.m–12:15 p.m. Guest lecture: Politics and Public Opinion
    12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch
    1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Visit the U.S. Capitol and observe Congress in session
    5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Discussion session
    5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Dinner
    7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Capstone project: Legislative Simulation
    9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Student​ activities and Residential Life ​supervision

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    XSPP-112-01 American Politics Academy - Virtual

    Summer 2021

    Class Dates, Times, and Locations
    Sun Jun 27, 2021
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Various
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Jun 28 to Jul 2, 2021
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Various
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Jun 28 to Jul 2, 2021
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Various
    Sat Jul 3, 2021
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Various

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