POLS 5061 - Politics of Appalachia

Provides an introduction to Appalachia, its identity, diversity, (political) culture, and political patterns; also political concerns such as migration, poverty, and powerlessness. The course investigates the region¿s political economy¿with a special focus on the coal industry¿and how it fits into the broader national economy. Finally, the course includes an examination of responses to various problems by all levels of government–national, regional, state, and local¿plus non-governmental actors; the course investigates reform and resistance efforts.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I