Loyola University Chicago

Department of Political Science

PLSC 101: American Politics

PLSC 101: American Politics
Professor Horan
MWF 8:15am / LSC

This course will focus on the founding documents of the United States, and their subsequent interpretation. It will take into consideration the intersections of politics, law, and society.  This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.

 

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

This course focuses on the "nuts and bolts" of American national government, political processes such as elections, and political actors including parties, pressure groups, and the media. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.

PLSC 101: American Politics
Professor Doherty
TTh 11:30am / LSC

TTh 1:00pm / LSC

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the mechanics of how public policies are made in the U.S. 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 the role of citizens’ preferences in determining policy outcomes. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.