PS 201,202,203 - U.S.Government

Institution:

Umpqua Community College

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Description:

A three-term course that includes the fundamental vocabulary, theories and analytical methods of political science. Students use the Internet to study national interest groups, U.S. Supreme Court cases, Oregon's state legislative process and more. PS 201 focuses on the culture, values and political participation practices that sustain and continuously modify American politics. Topics include political ideologies and political parties. PS 202 focuses on the national policy-making process, especially the role of the judicial branch. Topics include civil rights and civil liberties. PS 203 concerns Oregon state and local government and current policy issues. Field trips and/or guest speakers add experiential perspectives to the reading and Internet research. PS 201 and 202 should be taken in sequence. PS 203 can be taken separately, without taking PS 201 and 202, or as the third course in the sequence. Students should not attempt to take these courses until they have completed successfully WR 121, 122, and 123. This course is not appropriate for first-term students seeking credits toward a high school diploma. 3 lecture hrs/wk. F,W,S

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umpqua.edu/

Phone Number:

(541) 440-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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