POLS 306 - Political Parties and Interest Groups

Institution:

Cardinal Stritch University - Closed

Subject:

Description:

Our right to participate in the community and in the political system is a special privilege. In this course students will examine the variety of ways we can become active participants in politics. Students will study the history of conventional forms of participation, including voting and lobbying, and the important roles of political parties and interest groups. Students also will examine methods of unconventional participation, such as protesting and other forms of civil disobedience. Students will discuss emerging forms of political participation such as consumer activism.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stritch.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 410-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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