PSPL 101 - Introduction to American Government

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Description:

Introduces students to the basic structure and concepts of the United States government including the founding ideals of the Constitution and the dynamic interaction of formal and informal institutions within our federal system. These founding ideals include Congress, the Presidency, the bureaucracy and the federal court system, as well as political culture and socialization, civil liberties and civil rights, the media, political parties, elections and special interests. Emphasis is placed upon analyzing current events within the framework of our constitutional structure. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading courses, as a result of the College Testing and Placement program. (S&BS)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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