101: American Politics
PLSC 101: American Politics
Dr. Williams
MWF 9:20am / LSC
The American political system has proved highly resilient, despite many pressures for change. Why is this so, and what changes might yet be expected? Students will explore these and other questions in this course, which is a foundation for more advanced study of the American political system. The course will study the most important structures (legislative, executive, and judicial) of the U.S. Government and the political processes of the wider system. It will rely heavily on class presentations and discussions, interspersed with occasional lectures. Students should be willing to participate in between-class discussions with one another and the instructor using electronic mail, and will become familiar with resources available on the internet. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.
PLSC 101: American Politics
Dr. Gitelson
TTh 8:30am / LSC
This course provides an overview of the working and non-workings of the American political system. In the lecture-seminar format of the class we will explore the institutions, processes, and behaviors of American Government and politics. Topics include the Constitution, federalism, political culture and socialization, political parties, campaigns and elections, the media and politics, interest groups, Congress, the executive branch, the judiciary and other themes related to the current events of t he semester. We will try to separate myth from reality in our exploration of the American political system. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.
PLSC 101: American Politics
Dr. Tatalovich
TTh 10:00am / LSC
This course focuses on the institutional "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
Dr. Frendreis
TTh 1:00pm / LSC
This course provides students with an overview of American politics, with special emphasis on national political institutions. Specific topics to be covered in a lecture-discussion format include the constitutional bases for the American political system, the major national political institutions, political processes, and selected areas of public policy. At the end of this course students will have the ability to describe basic information about American political structures and processes, the capacity to think systematically and analytically about American politics, policies, and problems, an understanding of key explanations for political processes and outcomes in the American political system, and the capacity to conduct research to find information and explanations relating to the American political system. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.
PLSC 101: American Politics
Ms. Kasniunas
W 4:15pm / LSC
You've seen the headlines: Only half of American adults know which party controls Congress. Only 20% can name two First Amendment rights. Over 60% incorrectly think that the federal budget usually allocates more money for foreign aid than for Medicare. Young adults, studies show, are the worst of the lot � knowing less, caring less and paying less attention than any other age group. If you want to break the mold, this class is for you. This course will provide you with an introduction to American politics and government that will help you make sense of our system and processes. We will begin by examining the context within which government operates, focusing on American political culture, the ideas surrounding the founding of the American republic, and the constitutional framework. Next, we will study the national institutions that comprise our three branches of government, and then review the attitudes and behavior of the people and groups who participate in processes. We will end with a short review of the public policy process. Throughout this course we will pay particular attention to the ways in which you can have an impact on the system. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.
PLSC 101: American Politics
Mr. Walsh
Th 7:00pm / LSC
This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.
LSC=Lake Shore Campus
WTC=Water Tower Campus
PLSC 101: American Politics
Dr. Williams
MWF 9:20am / LSC
The American political system has proved highly resilient, despite many pressures for change. Why is this so, and what changes might yet be expected? Students will explore these and other questions in this course, which is a foundation for more advanced study of the American political system. The course will study the most important structures (legislative, executive, and judicial) of the U.S. Government and the political processes of the wider system. It will rely heavily on class presentations and discussions, interspersed with occasional lectures. Students should be willing to participate in between-class discussions with one another and the instructor using electronic mail, and will become familiar with resources available on the internet. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.
PLSC 101: American Politics
Dr. Gitelson
TTh 8:30am / LSC
This course provides an overview of the working and non-workings of the American political system. In the lecture-seminar format of the class we will explore the institutions, processes, and behaviors of American Government and politics. Topics include the Constitution, federalism, political culture and socialization, political parties, campaigns and elections, the media and politics, interest groups, Congress, the executive branch, the judiciary and other themes related to the current events of t he semester. We will try to separate myth from reality in our exploration of the American political system. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.
PLSC 101: American Politics
Dr. Tatalovich
TTh 10:00am / LSC
This course focuses on the institutional "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
Dr. Frendreis
TTh 1:00pm / LSC
This course provides students with an overview of American politics, with special emphasis on national political institutions. Specific topics to be covered in a lecture-discussion format include the constitutional bases for the American political system, the major national political institutions, political processes, and selected areas of public policy. At the end of this course students will have the ability to describe basic information about American political structures and processes, the capacity to think systematically and analytically about American politics, policies, and problems, an understanding of key explanations for political processes and outcomes in the American political system, and the capacity to conduct research to find information and explanations relating to the American political system. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.
PLSC 101: American Politics
Ms. Kasniunas
W 4:15pm / LSC
You've seen the headlines: Only half of American adults know which party controls Congress. Only 20% can name two First Amendment rights. Over 60% incorrectly think that the federal budget usually allocates more money for foreign aid than for Medicare. Young adults, studies show, are the worst of the lot � knowing less, caring less and paying less attention than any other age group. If you want to break the mold, this class is for you. This course will provide you with an introduction to American politics and government that will help you make sense of our system and processes. We will begin by examining the context within which government operates, focusing on American political culture, the ideas surrounding the founding of the American republic, and the constitutional framework. Next, we will study the national institutions that comprise our three branches of government, and then review the attitudes and behavior of the people and groups who participate in processes. We will end with a short review of the public policy process. Throughout this course we will pay particular attention to the ways in which you can have an impact on the system. This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.
PLSC 101: American Politics
Mr. Walsh
Th 7:00pm / LSC
This course is an option in the "Societal and Cultural Knowledge" section of the core curriculum.
LSC=Lake Shore Campus
WTC=Water Tower Campus