U.S. Government and Politics - PLS 135 at Germanna Community College
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- PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics
- Teaches the political structure, processes, institutions, and policymaking 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 policymaking. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
Schedule at Germanna Community College
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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42826 | PLS 135-F01 | 3 | Tu Th |
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. |
2024-08-22 | Fredericksburg Area Campus | P |
42830 | PLS 135-W01 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-08-22 | Virtual | ER | |
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. | |||||||
42821 | PLS 135-W02 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-10-17 | Virtual | ER | |
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website. |
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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43164 | PLS 135-BH01 | 3 | Th |
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Fredericksburg Area Campus | HY |
PLS 135 BH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas. | |||||||
20557 | PLS 135-FH01 | 3 | Tu |
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m. |
2025-01-21 | Fredericksburg Area Campus | HY |
PLS 135 FH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas. This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website. | |||||||
20561 | PLS 135-W01 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-01-21 | Virtual | ER | |
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. | |||||||
20562 | PLS 135-W02 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-02-11 | Virtual | ER | |
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. |
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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30150 | PLS 135-FH01 | 3 | M |
8:30 a.m.-10:25 a.m. |
2025-05-27 | Fredericksburg Area Campus | HY |
PLS 135 FH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas. | |||||||
30338 | PLS 135-W01 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-05-27 | Virtual | ER | |
30387 | PLS 135-W52A | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-07-07 | Virtual | ER |
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