An examination of the development of the news media and the role of political communication and information in American politics. Student participation for credit based on the academic relevance of the work experience, criteria, and evaluative procedures as formally determined by the department and the Cooperative Education program prior to the semester in which the work experience is to take place. Admission at discretion of faculty advisor. Individualized practical experience in public bureaucracies, political groups, administrative agencies or law firms. Group seminars are held periodically under the supervision of faculty.
Credits are commensurate with the level of the student's involvement.
Admission at discretion of faculty advisor. Individualized practical experience in public bureaucracies, political groups, administrative agencies or law firms. Group seminars are held periodically under the supervision of faculty. Credits are commensurate with the level of the student's involvement. This is a detailed study of the institutional and behavioral factors at work in legislative decision making, especially at the national level.