POLI 315
Congress and the Legislative Process
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Election process; structure, organization, and procedures of legislative bodies; relations with pressure groups, the president, and executive branch.
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
Recommended
Poli 110 or 210; Poli 200
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Students will obtain a general working knowledge of the U.S. Congress, and where possible other legislative bodies
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will apply academic literature on Congress to current Congressional politics
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to discuss the role and effectiveness of Congress in particular and representative democracy in general
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will gain new perspectives that will shape their future attempts to critically evaluate Congress and its members
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 Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
