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Teaching |
| PSC-101-02
Introduction to American government (TR 8:30-9:45|
JHN109) |
The basic political science course
focusing on American politics. Emphasis on the principles,
institutions and politics of the federal government.
Topics include: the U.S. Constitution, the presidency,
Congress, the Supreme Court, political parties and
interest groups, and the federal bureaucracy.
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| PSC-208
Urban Politics (TR 11:30-12:45|
JHN109) |
Study of problems facing cities,
including community power structures, poverty, welfare,
education, housing, urban renewal and law enforcement.
Prerequisites: PSC-101
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Courses |
| PSC-101
Introduction to American government |
The basic political science course
focusing on American politics. Emphasis on the principles,
institutions and politics of the federal government.
Topics include: the U.S. Constitution, the presidency,
Congress, the Supreme Court, political parties and
interest groups, and the federal bureaucracy.
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| PSC-207
State Politics |
Comparative analysis of politics
in the American states. Emphasis on federalism (intergovernmental
relations), state governmental services and functions.
Prerequisites: PSC-101 and PSC-150
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| PSC-208
Urban Politics |
Study of problems facing cities,
including community power structures, poverty, welfare,
education, housing, urban renewal and law enforcement.
Prerequisites: PSC-101
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| PSC-211-01 Racial and Ethnic Politics
(Team Taught) |
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Examination of African American, Hispanic,
Asian American and Native American efforts to organize for
political action in the face of political, social and economic
constraints. Groups are compared to other politically active
groups in U.S. politics.
Prerequisite: PSC-101
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