17 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.
An examination of the founding, structure, and operations of the United States government and the corresponding political processes and dynamics, with special emphasis on the rights and responsibilities of US citizens and residents. Both semesters.
A study of the origins and development of the United States’ legal system from the colonial period to the present. Special emphasis is given to the ways the legal system, the Constitution, and the Supreme Court have influenced and been influenced by social, ideological, political, and economic factors. Either semester.
An examination of the US Congress and the Presidency focusing on governmental power and public policy. First semester.
An analysis of the division of power between the state and local governments and the history of this relationship. Second semester.
An evaluation of the intellectual foundations and character of the American regime. The class considers the major historical events, intellectual themes, and ideas that have informed and shaped American republicanism. First semester.
A philosophical and historical examination of the role and structure of government. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes POL 101.
A course that examines the principles and practices of clear and concise writing to inform and persuade a target public affairs audience. First semester.
An examination of the speeches, actions, and leadership of outstanding statesmen and stateswomen. Studying their personal biographies and key events that shaped attitudes and approaches to leadership, the course also explores examples of leaders who made wise decisions in difficult situations. Second semester.
A week in Washington, DC experiencing the historically significant artifacts and the current processes of the US Government. Summer session. Prerequisites & Notes Approval of department chair or dean.
An examination of the democratic process of campaigning and elections. Either semester.
A course focusing on topics and ideas not fully addressed in the available politics course offerings. Either semester. Prerequisites & Notes Repeatable
A 105+ hour field experience over the course of 12-15 weeks designed to use the skills and abilities developed in the Politics program and apply them to a workplace related to the student’s particular interest. Both semesters and summer session. Prerequisites & Notes Permission of department chair or dean. Repeatable for up to a total of 6 credits.
An examination of the historical and contemporary role of the United States in world affairs. Second semester.
An historical exploration of US public policy and how it has shaped government, culture, norms, and values. Either semester.
A comparative study of national political systems and conflict. Second semester.
An examination of political negotiations and the analytical tools used to understand institutions and their procedures. First semester.
A culminating course for Politics majors that leads to a general synthesis of and specific research in the field of study. Both semesters. Prerequisites & Notes Graduating seniors only.
Source: Cairn University-Langhorne's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
