GOVT-417 Topics: Lobbying and Government Relations.
Analysis of the representation of interests in American national government. The history of the role of lobbyists in the Washington community and the contemporary profession of government relations in legislative, regulatory and political contexts. Strategies of lobbying Congress and the executive branch. Issues of reform, including ethics rules and campaign finance. Emphasis on exploring theories and practice of lobbying/government relations through use of academic research, case studies and engagement of the class in practical "real world" lobbying exercises.
Seminar (12)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
Permission of the department. (American Politics)
Offered
Fall