POSC 296 - Political Parties and Interest Groups

Institution:

Thiel College

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Description:

Political parties and interest groups as organizations devoted to the control of, and influence upon, the actions of governments. Focus will be upon the American experience. Topics include such matters as (1) the influence of business, labor, environmental and other groups on policy making; (2) the roles of parties in policy-making processes as well as in elections; and (3) the place of parties and groups in theories of democracy. (P: POSC 116 or consent of instructor)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.thiel.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 589-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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