11 courses with the subject POL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
English and colonial background, the articles of confederation and the framing of the federal constitution. The nature of the federal union; state rights, federal powers, political parties. The general organization and functioning of the national government.
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the formal institutions of the American political system and their relationships with political parties, interest groups and individual citizens.
PSY 0152 Foundations of Psychology 5
English and colonial background, the articles of confederation and the framing of the federal constitution. The nature of the federal union; state rights, federal powers, political parties. The general organization and functioning of the national government.
This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system.
This course provides a cross-national perspective on the government and politics of contemporary nations such as Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia. Topics include each country's historical uniqueness, key institutions, attitudes and ideologies, patterns of interaction, and current political problems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and compare various nations' governmental structures, processes, ideologies, and capacity to resolve major problems.
This course provides a study of the effects of ideologies, trade, armaments, and alliances on relations among nation-states. Emphasis is placed on regional and global cooperation and conflict, economic development, trade, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions such as the World Court and UN. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss major international relationships, institutions, and problems.
This course provides an in-depth examination of the American presidency as the pivotal institution in American government and history. Emphasis is placed on the creation of the office, its constitutional powers and limitations, elections, and the leadership of selected presidents. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain the evolution of presidential powers and the reasons for successful and failed presidential leadership.
The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the formal institutions of the American political system and their relationships with political parties, in- terest groups and individual citizens. Credit 3 (3-0)
Source: Stanly Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
