Political Science (PLS) at Lord Fairfax Community College
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- PLS 120 - Introduction to Political Science
- Teaches basic concepts and methods of the discipline of political science through study of political dimensions of a selected topic.ecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - 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 Transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PLS 211 - U.S. Government I
- Teaches structure, operation, and process of national, state, and local governments. Includes in-depth study of the three branches of the government and of public policy. Part I of II. This is a Passport Transfer course.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PLS 212 - U.S. Government II
- Teaches structure, operation, and process of national, state, and local governments. Includes in-depth study of the three branches of the government and of public policy. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PLS 241 - Introduction to International Relations I
- Provides an introduction to the causes of international conflict and cooperation. Focuses on the modern state, diplomacy, war initiation, crisis bargaining, international terrorism, nuclear strategy, interstate economic relations, economic growth, international law, human rights, and environmental politics.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ENG 111 or Department Consent3 credits - PLS 242 - International Relations II
- Teaches foreign policies of the major powers in the world community with an emphasis on the role of the United States in international politics.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PLS 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits