PLS 135 – US Government and Politics
| Subject: Political Science | Term: 2025 Summer | Session: Five Week – Second |
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| Section: D03 | Start Date: 7/1/25 | End Date: 8/4/25 |
| Class Number: 33499 | Catalog Number: 135 | Credit Units: 3 |
Instructor: Grenier, Daniel P
Description:
(3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 eligible or ENG 111/EDE 11 eligible. Teaches the political structure, processes, institutions, and policy making of the US national government. Focuses on the three branches of government, their interrelationships, and how they shape policy. Addresses federalism; civil liberties and civil rights; political socialization and participation; public opinion, the media; interest groups; political parties; elections; and policy making. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. Lecture 3 hours per week. THIS IS AN APPROVED UCGS/PASSPORT COURSE.
Note:
This is an ***ASYNCHRONOUS*** online section. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. There are NO required online class meetings. Instructors will post recordings on any live sessions conducted as part of the course. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
| Class Stat: Active | Enrollment stat: Open |
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