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POLS 270: Interest Group Politics
3.00 Credits
University of Charleston
This course focuses on outside actors who influence different levels of the American government. The structure and function of the interest groups are examined, as well as various theories on how policy is influenced by these actors. Particular attention is given to the lobbyists and the strategies they utilize in pursuing their preferred policies. The relationship of interest groups to other branches of government is also considered.
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POLS 271: Campaigns and Elections
3.00 Credits
University of Charleston
This course provides an introduction to major concepts and systems of thought useful in explaining and understanding, political behavior. Theories of electoral behavior and current controversies in elections, like campaign reform, are considered. Decisions that candidates and their advisors must make in order to run a campaign are explored.
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POLS 272: Political Activism
3.00 Credits
University of Charleston
American citizens have a multitude of activities through which they can choose to be politically active. This course surveys the various activities in which one may engage to be political active and then focuses on two particular areas of interest - voting and lobbying. Considered are who votes, who does not and the implications of low voter turnout for a robust democracy. The implications of lobbying for a representative democracy are examined.
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POLS 280: Debating the Issues
3.00 Credits
University of Charleston
This course introduces the students to the art of debate. Effectively researching and organizing ideas, presenting thoughts verbally, and listening critically are covered. Current political issues provide the topics debated within this course.
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POLS 290: Ethical Dilemmas in Policymaking
3.00 Credits
University of Charleston
This course introduces students to some of the ethical dilemmas policymakers face in crafting policy. The course begins by reviewing various ethical schools of thought and then the students are given the opportunity to apply these to current ethical dilemmas in domestic and international policymaking. Students are expected to be able to effectively research and organizing their ideas, present their ideas verbally, and critically evaluate various contentious policies during the semester. Prerequisite: POLS 101 or POLS 102 and POLS 200. Admission to upper division courses contingent upon approval of program coordinator.
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POLS 300: Introduction to Policy Analysis
3.00 Credits
University of Charleston
This course introduces various approaches to creating, assessing, and communicating policy-relevant knowledge. The historical evolution of policy analysis is considered to provide background for the topic. Various methodological tools for evaluating.
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POLS 301: Directed Research in Public Policy
3.00 Credits
University of Charleston
This course allows students interested in pursuing research at the undergraduate level the opportunity to work with an instructor to develop a rigorous paper in an area of particular interest to the student. This course focuses on developing papers appropriate for presentation by the student in professional forums. Prerequisite: POLS 300 and instructor's permission.
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POLS 340: Elections and Campaigns
3.00 Credits
University of Charleston
This course provides an introduction to major concepts and systems of thought useful in explaining and understanding political behavior. Theories of electoral behavior and current controversies in studying elections are considered. Decisions that candidates and their advisors must make in order to run a campaign are explored.
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POLS 350: Special Topics
3.00 Credits
University of Charleston
The course will include topics devoted to the study of the theory or practice of government, as well as political problems, especially in the domestic sector.
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POLS 370: Issues in Capitalism
3.00 Credits
University of Charleston
An introduction to the philosophy of objectivism. The student will learn objectivist theory as well as contrasting theories of capitalism.
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