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Course Outline
HIST 120
American Presidency
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 50
AA Discipline: [Social Sciences]
Lecture Hours:50
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Description
A historical and analytical examination of the Executive Branch of the United States government. Primary areas of emphasis include: leadership styles of each President, evolutionary changes in the power of the office, and the consequences of each on the country. Recommended: READ 088 or higher. Student may not earn credit for both HIST 120 and POLS 120. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of the history/practices of the Executive Branch.
Show an understanding the role of the Executive Branch in the U.S. political system.
Demonstrate knowledge of the various roles of the President.
Analyze the administration of all the past Presidents.
Demonstrate knowledge of the leaderships styles of all the Presidents.
Analyze the effects of past Presidents/Administrations on the United States.
Analyze the past Presidents/Administrations interactions with other countries.
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Course Topics
Examination of the structure of the American political system
Examination of the Executive Branch
Historical overview of the power struggle between the branches of government
Brief analysis of leadership styles
Examination of the individual Presidents & their administrations
Historical analysis of the cause/effect relationship of Presidential decisions (domestic & foreign)
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Syllabi
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Instructor |
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| HIST 120 |
Fall 2012 |
9666 |
Ricardo Chavez |
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| HIST 120 |
Fall 2012 |
8023 |
Joe Cooke |
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| HIST 120 |
Fall 2004 |
1260 |
James Peitersen |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Two** |
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Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
Fall |
Winter |
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Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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