PLS 135 – US Government and Politics

Subject: Political Science

Term: 2025 Spring

Session: Regular Academic Session

Days: TR

Start Time: 9:30 AM

End Time: 10:45 AM

Section: 20H

Start Date: 1/13/25

End Date: 5/10/25

Class Number: 44877

Catalog Number: 135

Credit Units: 3

Instructor: Keneally, Leo A
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.

Class Stat: Active

Enrollment stat: Open

Hampton Campus

Hastings 418 – Hampton