Fall 2026

The Civil-military Paradox in U.s. Politics and Society

Examines the paradox of military power in democracies, exploring civilian-military relations and societal impacts.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Scott Mobley

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.85 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=52 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.94 GPA, 96.2% A/AB (n=53 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.93 GPA, 98.1% A/AB (n=54 letter grades).

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  • Sophomore standing
POLISCI 338

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Fall 2026

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction52 / 546

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.85 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=52 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.94 GPA, 96.2% A/AB (n=53 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.93 GPA, 98.1% A/AB (n=54 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Civilian leadership and military challenges
  • Garrison state hypothesis
  • Draft vs. all-volunteer force
  • Equity and inclusion in the military
  • Civil-military gap

Skills

  • Analyze civilian and military perspectives
  • Study the societal impact of civil-military relations

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The course’s semester-average GPA, not an individual student’s grade. The center uses 4 same-season terms, weighted toward recent results.

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UW–Madison

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POLISCI 338 · Fall 2026

The Civil-Military Paradox in U.S. Politics and Society

Recorded 2026-09-07
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