An introduction to the analysis of key issues in contemporary American politics focusing on the arguments, the groups involved, and the political factors that influence the outcome of the debate.

The formation and development of the national government, its organization and powers. Overlay Course.

Carolina Core: GSS, VSR

Critical analysis of film as expression and agent of political cultural, ideology, and change.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy

A study of state-federal relations, relations among states, state constitutions, and the structure and functions of the three branches of government. Emphasis is given to South Carolina.

The mobilization, organization, tactics, and results of group-based politics, including latent interests and the suppression of interests.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Diversity and Social Advocacy, GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

A study of the basic principles and theory of administrative structure, responsibility, and control in relation to policy making in the modern state.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Process of and major approaches to making public policy particularly, in the United States. Case study materials will focus on such major policies as welfare, health care, national security, and resource management.

Prior approval of and individualized contract by the director of undergraduate studies in political science and the instructor who will supervise the project required.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Prior approval of an individualized contract by the director of undergraduate studies in international studies and the instructor who will supervise the project required.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Constitutional, statutory and political powers and roles of the American chief executive.

The role of psychology in political attitudes and behavior. Examination of individual psycho-political relationships and aggregate typologies. Particular emphasis on the psychological roots of the need for or the rejection of political authority.

South Carolina state and local government in the context of South Carolina history and U.S. state and local government.