POLI 313
Interest Groups
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Theories on formation and maintenance of interest groups; tactics of groups in legislative, executive, bureaucratic, and court settings; influence of groups on elections and public policy.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Poli 110 or 210; Poli 200.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Students will be introduced to interest groups and their role in American politics.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will write a professional paper that focuses on a political science question
Title
Critical thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will understand how to evaluate interest groups systematically and rigorously
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
