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Course Outline
POLS& 202
American Government
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 50
AA Discipline: [Social Sciences]
Lecture Hours:50
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Description
Study of the processes and institutions of national politics in America, with special attention to relations between popular political interests and federal government operations. Course provides an understanding of how our national government works in response to legitimate political needs. Content is provided via: lecture, discussion, videos and current supplementary readings. Recommended: READ 088 or higher. Formerly PSCI 101, American National Government. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic framework of the American political system (historical and current).
Show the ability to analyze the various political processes within the American political system.
Articulate the historical changes within the system.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principal of federalism.
Recognize the differences between Civil Liberties and Civil Rights.
Develop a working knowledge of the various governmental agencies (local, state, federal, Congress, Executive Office, Judiciary, Federal Bureaucracy, etc.).
Learn how the Mass Media & Interest Groups affect change within the system.
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Course Topics
General examination of the significant terms/definitions used to describe politics
General examination of the “body politic” (American public)
Brief historical overview of the formation of the country
Historical overview of the creation of the U.S. Constitution
Examination of Civil Rights & Liberties
Examination of the history of Federalism in the U.S.
Study the role of the mass media in the U.S. political system
Study the role of interest groups in the U.S. political system
Examination of nominations/campaigns/elections in the U.S. political system
Historical overview of the development of the two-party system in the U.S
Examination of the Federal “branches” (Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Bureaucratic)
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Syllabi
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Quarter
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Instructor |
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| POLS& 202 |
Winter 2013 |
1650 |
Jim Peitersen |
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| POLS& 202 |
Fall 2012 |
1964 |
Jim Peitersen |
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| POLS& 202 |
Spring 2012 |
1005 |
Jim Peitersen |
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| POLS& 202 |
Winter 2012 |
1033 |
Jim Peitersen |
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| POLS& 202 |
Fall 2011 |
1964 |
Jim Peitersen |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Summer |
Mini |
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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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