PLSC 101: American Politics

PLSC 101: American Politics
Professor Blackmond-Larnell
MWF 9:20am / LSC

This course provides students with an overview of American political and policy processes as well as institutions. Topics to be discussed include, political attitudes and values, public opinion, political participation, parties, interests groups, presidency, Congress, Supreme Court, the federal bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, and various areas of public policy (domestic and foreign).  In addition, we will also focus on current issues within American politics and policy. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.

PLSC 101: American Politics
Professor Doherty
TTh 8:30am / LSC

This course is designed to familiarize participants with American political system. We will approach this topic with an eye toward understanding the goals American political institutions are intended to achieve. Special attention will be given to how the interests of individual actors – ranging from citizens’ to elected officials – affect how the political system operates and the outcomes it produces. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.

PLSC 101: American Politics
Professor Frendreis
TTh 8:30am / LSC

This course provides students with an overview of American politics, with special emphasis on national political institutions.  Specific topics to be covered include the constitutional bases for the American political system, the major national political institutions, political processes, and selected areas of public policy.  In addition to covering the major subjects of American politics, this fall we will also focus on the interaction between President Obama and the recently installed Congress.  The class format will be a combination of lecture and discussion. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.

PLSC 101: American Politics
Professor Gitelson
TTh 10:00am / LSC

This class will explore and analyze problems and questions dealing with the institutions and processes of American government and politics. In addition to an overview of Congress, the presidency, the Courts, federalism, the Constitution, political parties, interest groups, and campaigns and elections, we will also explore and analyze the American political culture including the political socialization process. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.