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  • LAS 311: Racial and Ethnic History and Culture

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    The cultural complexity of the city; the old immigration; rural, racial and non-European groups; adjustments to the urban setting; social segregation and discrimination. Prerequisite: Introductory social science course. Counts in the Humanities or Social Sciences Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAS 313: The Metropolitan Community

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    The nature and development of cities; social and political history of Chicago's ethnic groups; theories of urban relationships; suburban development; social stratification and power; social morality; bureaucratic organization; machine politics, community control and community organizing. Prerequisite: 100-level social science course. Counts in the Humanities or Social Sciences Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAS 315: World Economics

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course presents a comprehensive, up-to-date, and clear view of the theory and practical principles of world economics that are essential for understanding, evaluating and suggesting workable solutions to the important economic problems and contemporary issues facing the United States and the rest of the world. Prerequisites: LAS250 or LAS255 or equivalent. Counts in the Social Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAS 316: Comparative Political and Social Systems

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course is an introduction to the comparative study of governments and politics of countries throughout the world. Students will gain a clear understanding of the similarities and COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 167 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES differences of various political systems and gain a deeper understanding of the political system of the United States. Counts in the Social Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAS 317: European Union

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course focuses on the European Union as an emerging and developing political and economic body. Topics covered include the single market and the Euro currency, the political institutions of the European Parliament, Council of Ministers, European Commission, and European Central Bank, the development of the European Union as a military power, and the opportunities and challenges posed by the growth in the number of member states as it pertains to the variety of social and economic policies of the European Union. Counts in the Humanities or Social Sciences Areas of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAS 319: Elections and Electoral Behavior

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course focuses on elections, electoral behavior, and the electoral processes at the federal and state levels in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on campaign financing, voter turnout, and the various primary and general elections that take place in the United States including presidential, congressional, and state and local elections. Counts in the Social Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAS 320: Illinois and U.S.Constitution

    1.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    Designed as a review of the Illinois and U.S. constitutions. The course will review the history of each constitution, the principles and basic concepts including articles and amendments and modern applications and issues as they relate to the constitution. The student will have three opportunities to pass a test and demonstrate the competencies for each constitution. Prerequisite: Introductory social science course. Counts in the Social Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 1 quarter hour
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  • LAS 321: American Political and Social Ideas

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course explores the broad range of American political ideas that have influenced the form and practices of government in the United States today. Understanding these ideas helps us evaluate how the American political system operates today, and consider the strengths and limitations of the many proposals that exist for bringing about change in American politics. Counts in the Social Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. 5 quarter hours
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  • LAS 322: Law and the Judicial Process

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course explores the legal process in the United States. As the third branch of American government, the judiciary is instrumental in shaping the freedoms and restrictions placed on U.S. citizens. The course highlights constitutional protections, the role of the judiciary in shaping life in America, and the importance of the judiciary as a political institution. Prerequisite(s): LAS120 Introduction to American Government (or equivalent). 5 quarter hours
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  • LAS 323: The U.S.Congress

    5.00 Credits
    National Louis University

    This course focuses on the United States Congress. As the first branch of government the Congress is the chief legislative body in American politics. Elections, parliamentary procedures, the legislative process, reforms, oversight, and individual members are discussed as part of a comprehensive overview of the national legislature. Prerequisite(s): LAS120 Introduction to American Government (or equivalent). 5 quarter hours
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