Emphasis is placed upon development of analytical and creative problem-solving skills. IN this course, methods and structures of thought clarification are studied. Great emphasis is placed upon the recognition of fallacious reasoning and on positive proof techniques. The relationship of thinking, language, meaning and meaningfulness, truth, falsity, and systematic thought are examined in depth. The course is a survey of the structure, organization, functions and legal and political processes of American national government.
Emphasis is placed upon the theoretical foundations of the American constitutional system.
This course examines the political processes and institutions in state and local government in the United States, with special emphasis on the development of executive power, the legislative process, the role of political parties and interest groups and the changing character of urban government. This course presents a study of recent trends in the United States which affect the protection of civil rights with emphasis on the role of the Supreme Court as a protector of civil rights. This course presents an overview of the nature of public administration. Included are such topics as decision-making, communications, budgeting, personnel administration theory and responsibility. Students may not receive credit for ECO 3366 in addition to this course.