ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
This is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
An introduction to the study of political behavior, processes, and
institutions. Course includes a discussion and comparison
of political ideas, theories, systems, and policies. Focus on analysis of political problems on a
national and global level as well as a definition of central concepts.
Prerequisite:
None 3 Credit Hours
Follow the instructions below to locate information on the
textbook and other materials for this course.
1. From
COD home page, click on
myACCESS.
2. Click
on Search for Credit Classes.
3. From
the Term drop-down box select the term.
4. Choose
your course from the Subjects drop-down menu.
5. In
the Course # field, enter your course number.
6. In
the Section field, enter the course section number if known.
7. From
the Course Types drop-down menu select Flexible Learning.
8. Scroll
to the bottom of the page and click on SUBMIT.
9. Click
on the Section Name and Title link.
10. Click
on Click here for prices of required textbook(s) and supplies and course
material information will be displayed.
Alternatively, you can visit the COD Bookstore website to
find this information.
WEB SITE ASSIGNMENTS
Students will have to use the Internet to gather information and complete assignments
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Orientation is recommended.
EVALUATION/GRADING
Four exams, four short-essay written assignments,
eight web-based assignments (two per unit).
COURSE OUTLINE
|
Unit |
Politics In a Globalized World |
Writing Assignment |
Web-Based Assignments |
Exam |
|
1 |
Chapters 1-2 |
Unit 1 |
Unit 1 |
1 |
|
2 |
Chapters 3-4 |
Unit 2 |
Unit 2 |
2 |
|
3 |
Chapter 5-6 |
Unit 3 |
Unit 3 |
3 |
|
4 |
Chapter 7-8 |
Unit 4 |
Unit 4 |
4 |
10/26/2010