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Apr 19, 2024
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POLS 206 - State and Local Government
5.0 Credits
This course explores the basic problems confronting state and local government with emphasis on state political forces, institutions and processes, and intergovernmental relations. Focus on the characteristics of and recent developments in Washington State politics (was POLSC 105). Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) recommended.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of political institutions and processes at the state and local levels of government, the process through which state and local public policy is made, the shifting relationships between government at the federal, state, and local level, and the institutions, political cultures, and processes of Washington State. [EXPLORE]
- Apply the theoretical language and practice of political science to analysis of contemporary socio-political data. [REASON]
- Describe, analyze, and critically judge contemporary events using course concepts. [REASON]
- Communicate their knowledge, analysis, and viewpoint with other students. [COMMUNICATE]
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