PAD622 Seminar in Urban Affairs
Lead Faculty: Dr. Maryam Davodi-Far
Course DescriptionAn examination of influences affecting decisions in the urban political arena. Covers segments of the community that impact the decision-making process (i.e., employee groups, labor influences, community groups, media and other special interests). Examines the relationship between intergovernmental agencies.
- Describe the American political structure.
- Explain the concept of American Federalism and its implementation in national, state and local government administration.
- Analyze the political party system and its effectiveness in representing citizens, minorities, issues, staffing and government funding for programs and services.
- Describe the roles of political leaders at the state and local level and their influence on government management, finance and bureaucracy.
- Explain the structure of court systems and the impact of judicial decisions on law enforcement and community politics, participation and programs.
- Analyze the models of community power and their effectiveness in determining and controlling land use and urban planning.
- Explain the role of ethics in the political decision-making urban arena.
- Analyze key urban cases and political philosophy, programs and procedures for dealing with civil rights and education.
- Describe, analyze and evaluate how voting patterns and demographic factors impact political urban decisions.