Augsburg College
Political Science Department
Political Science Courses
Area I- American Government and Politics:
- POL 121- American Government and Politics
- The politics of American government including the forms of political ideas; the pattern of participation; the dynamics of congressional, presidential and bureaucratic policy making; and current issues in American society.
- POL 122- Metropolitan Complex
- Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on actors, structures and other influences on urban public policy. Discussion-lecture, case studies of Twin Cities metro area, and meetings with public officials and activists.
- POL 325- Public Administration
- The politics of public administration and bureaucratic policy-making in the United States; government regulation, promotion and management, emphasizing political and economic interaction.
- POL 326- Political Parties and Behavior
- The political behaviour of the electorate emphasizing public opinion and political parties in the electoral process. Field work with political parties and interest groups and media in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one course in Political Science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
- POL 342- Mass Communication in Society
- Effects of mass-communication on individual behaviour; the uses and control of mass media for political and social purposes including a study of censorship, newsmaking, entertainment and public affairs programming. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing or consent of instructor)
- POL 421- Topics in American Politics
- Selected themes, including legislative, executive or judicial process, and policy process in American politics; national, urban or state focus; topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in Political Science of consent or instructor)
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