URBN 6057 - Power, Politics & Persuasion: Causes & Organizations

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

From a perspective on politics that is strategy-level and power-centered, this course introduces students to the broad spectrum of interest groups actively engaged in attempts to influence public policy: groups focused on social issues, business associations, labor unions, community organizing groups focused on geographic areas, activist religious organizations, etc. Students learn the essential elements of effective interest groups: recruiting members, creating and maintaining a flexible and responsive organizational structure, raising funds, communicating with members and the public, and engaging in direct and grass-roots lobbying campaigns. Students meet the leaders of high-profile interest groups and each student is expected to provide volunteer work for an activist interest group of his or her choosing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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