URBN 6013 - US Planning Practice and Government Structures

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

This course is designed for international students or others who seek to develop their knowledge of urban planning practice in the United States with a focus on learning about American governmental institutions. Through lectures, readings, guest presenters, field trips, videos, and student projects and papers, students will learn about the United States constitution, congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the courts, political parties, interest groups, the media, public opinion, the policy making process, intergovernmental relations and federalism, the role of the states, governors, legislators, local governments, planning commissions and the like in their varied forms of governance across the United States. Students will apply the material in the course to urban planning issues and substantive areas.

Credits:

2.00

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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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