POLITICAL
SCIENCE 1101 – American Politics
This is an information sheet only, not the course syllabus.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Analysis
of the dynamics and processes of the evolving American constitutional
democracy: its origins, structure, and problems. Areas of study include an in-depth discussion
of the U.S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, interest groups,
political parties, campaigns, elections, mass media, Congress, the courts, and
the presidency.
3 Credit Hours
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VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES
None
OTHER MEDIA
Internet access required
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Orientation is optional.
EVALUATION/GRADING
Four exams, eight simulation exercises, four
web-based/newspaper assignments
COURSE OUTLINE
|
Unit Number |
Read: Course
Handbook Section/ Textbook Chapters |
Do Assignment/Activity |
Test |
|
1 Foundations |
Course
Handbook Unit 1 Overview Chapters
1-5 |
2 Simulations Web-based assignment: Compare and Contrast Constitutions |
1 |
|
2 Politics |
Course
Handbook Unit 2 Overview Chapters
6-11 |
2 Simulations Assignment: Newspaper against TV |
2 |
|
3 Institutions |
Course
Handbook Unit 3 Overview Chapters
12-15 |
2 Simulations Web-based assignment: Your Congressman/woman |
3 |
|
4 Policy |
Course Handbook Unit 4 Overview Chapters 16-18 |
2 Simulations Web-based assignment: Choosing Countries |
4 |
07/27/2011