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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalogue

PLS 406  -  Contemporary Southern Politics


Recent developments throughout the American South and their impact on national politics. Topics include southern political culture, the decline of the one-party system, and the changing roles of blacks and organized labor. Emphasis is placed upon independent research projects involving student analysis of census, election return, and public opinion survey data.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: PLS 101  and PLS 201  
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or the consent of instructor.
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3