POLI 397

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Utah Legislative Politics

Political Science College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Preparatory seminar for students in the Utah State Legislature internship. Utah history and political structure. Relations between legislature and other branches of government. Challenges of legislative service.

When Taught

Winter

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Political Process, Theory, and Thought

Learning Outcome

"Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of ... political processes." We may discuss less theory than is typical for an upper-division political science course, but your factual knowledge will go through the roof.

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Participation in Political Processes

Learning Outcome

"Participate effectively in political processes." You will learn how constituents and lobbyists interact with elected officials to craft policy.

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Effective and Professional Writing

Learning Outcome

"Effective and professional writing." You will practice several forms of professional writing in this preparation course, including memos, reports, constituent emails, and so on.

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Community Service

Learning Outcome

"Want to serve the communities ... to which [you] belong." Few experiences at BYU provide you with a richer opportunity to serve your fellow citizens than this internship.