U.S. Government and Politics - PLS 135 at Laurel Ridge 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 Laurel Ridge Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
50428 PLS 135-100M 3
  Tu Th  
3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Middletown Campus P
47809 PLS 135-100V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
47810 PLS 135-101V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
47811 PLS 135-102V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
47813 PLS 135-500V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-03-18 Virtual-Distance Learning WW

Summer 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
37963 PLS 135-100V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-28 Virtual-Distance Learning WW

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
57813 PLS 135-100V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
57814 PLS 135-101V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
57815 PLS 135-102V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
62626 PLS 135-103V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
57816 PLS 135-500V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-15 Virtual-Distance Learning WW
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