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• PLS 311: The Legislative Process

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Analyzes the powers and rules of legislatures and legislators in modern democracies with special reference to the American Congress. Emphasis placed on the decision-making process, including internal and external pressures upon legislators. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    PLS 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 279 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PLS 312: The American Presidency

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Analyzes the structure and functions of the American institutionalized presidency, including an examination of the power and roles of the president and the decision-making process. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    PLS 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 279 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PLS 313: The Judicial Process

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Describes the operation of the federal and state court systems; evaluates the processing of cases; examines the mechanisms of judicial recruitment; discusses the impact of decisions on the political process.
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• PLS 321: Public Opinion and Political Media

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Deals with the nature of public opinion and its role in the political process. Explores how the American political system operates in an age of mass communication, how citizens and politicians are affected by the media, and how the media influences the political process. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    PLS 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 279 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PLS 322: Interest Groups in American Society

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Studies the origins, organizations, opportunities, tactics of interest groups (pressure groups) and an assessment of the legitimacy of their role in democratic and quasi-democratic politics. Investigates problems connected with the existing incentive to join groups, the iron law of oligarchy, access points to government decision-making functions to private interest pressure groups. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    PLS 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 279 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PLS 323: Campaigns, Elections & Political Parties

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores operation of the electoral system both theoretically and practically, and examines the roles of citizens in the electoral process. Reviews the development and status of political parties in American society. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    PLS 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 279 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PLS 324: Women in American Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Intended and designed for males and females, examines the changing political role of women in the United States and compares women across American subcultures. Investigates political attitudes and values, voting behavior, and recruitment of women for political leadership.
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• PLS 325: African American Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the relationship between African American citizens and the American political system in order to gain a broader prospective of the American political process. Representation and strategies for empowerment discussed. Provide consideration of the behavior of African Americans within the political institutional settings and at various levels of government. Also addresses the positive and negative impact of the Civil Rights Movement, the Supreme Court, and Affirmative Action as it relates to the integration of African Americans in the American political system. Prerequisite:    PLS 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR ETH 101 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 279 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PLS 333: Applications in State and Local Public Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course features a hands-on approach which maximizes experiential learning and student participation. This course provides an in-depth professional experience that involves research and writing on public policy topics, and interacting with General Assembly, Commonwealth agency and judiciary staff, and advocacy organizations such as associations, including visits to public officials offices. Students will study concepts in public policy, apply them in practical situations, and discuss public policy matters with public officials, including conducting interviews and writing public policy papers. Prerequisite:    PLS 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PLS 341: International Law and Organization

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Analyzes the role and dynamics of international law and organizational political system. Includes the scope and nature of international law and organization, the concepts and procedures for maintaining international peace and security, substantive rules, and international law and the function of the United Nations and regional organizations. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    PLS 141 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HON 274 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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