PLSC 101: American Politics

PLSC 101: American Politics
Professor Larnell
MWF 11:30am / LSC
MWF 1:40pm / 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. 

PLSC 101: American Politics
Professor Gitelson
TTh 8:30am / 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.

PLSC 101: American Politics
Professor Tatalovich
TTh 10:00am / 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 2:30pm / 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.