POSC 334 - Interest Groups, Lobbying, and Political Reform

Units: 3
Private power and American public policy; the nature and sources, strategy and tactics of pressure group power in the American political process. Business, labor, agriculture, the professions, minority groups, and religion as organized groups influencing political decision making.

Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Understand why we get the political outcomes we do.
Gain insight about how they might be able to change political outcomes.
Understand the value and importance of civic engagement and the potential for getting involved.
Research and analyze primary data including statutes.