PSPL 101 - Introduction to American Government

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Description:

Introduces students to the basic structure and concepts of the United States government. This course discusses the United States constitution, political culture, civil liberties and civil rights, political socialization and the media, campaigns and elections, interest groups, the United States Congress, the Presidency and the United States court system. Special emphasis is placed on analyzing the impact government has on the lives of individuals. Pre or Corequisite: ENGL 003 or 057; or, placement beyond ENGL 003 or 007. (S&BS)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/14/2021 

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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