Lobbying and Advocacy
Class Term:
Spring Term 2019-2020
Catalog Number:
5626
Class Schedule:
Monday
5:30 pm
7:20 pm
Room:
Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy Room
Professor(s):
Type:
Lecture
Credits:
2 (0 Contact, 0 Field)
Graduation Requirements:
"W" Writing
Experiential Learning
Priority:
Limited Enrollment - 3rd Year Priority
Full Year Course:
No
Category:
Standard Courses
Additional Information
Grading Details
Grades will be based 60% on a series of short weekly assignments and in-class exercises, and 40% on a final project developing a strategic plan for a hypothetical client.
Description
In this course, students will learn about the federal legislative process and the rules and best practices required for lobbying and advocacy work. Instruction will be based on assigned readings and short lectures from the instructor and guest lecturers. Students will be graded on weekly assignments (alternating between in-class and take-home), class participation, and a final presentation on a proposed advocacy campaign. This course will focus primarily on lobbying in the federal context.
Lobbying and Advocacy