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Course Prefix
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Lecture/Lab Hours
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Credit Hours
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PSC
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101
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American Politics and Government
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3 Lecture/Demonstration Hours
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3 Credit Hours
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Course description
Focuses on political involvement, elections, campaigns, interest groups, Congress,
courts, the presidency, and the constitution. Discusses how our government runs, as
well as current political controversies. Utilizes political figures as guest speakers
and offers opportunities for political participation, especially in election years.
IAI S5 900
Topical outline
- Introduction: Foundations of Political Science and Democracy
- The Constitution: Convention and Ideas
- Federalism
- Civil Liberties
- Civil Rights, Diversity, and Multiculturalism
- Public Opinion, Political Socialization, and Political Action
- Mass Media
- Political Parties
- Nominations and Campaigns
- Elections and Voting Behavior
- Interest Groups
- Congress
- The Executive Branch and the Presidency
- Domestic Policy
- National Security and Foreign Policy
Method of presentation
- Class Discussion
- Lecture
- Other:
a. Articles
b. Cooperative learning
c. Films and videos
d. Guest lecturers
e. Required texts
Student outcomes
The student should...
- demonstrate the meaning and practice of principles and institutions of American government.
- demonstrate the application of particular constitutional, federal, or state laws as
evidenced by presenting convincing arguments either for or against a particular judicial
case in writing and/or in oral debates.
- explain and analyze news articles on American government showing how certain principles
and policies apply.
- evaluate and analyze specific issues: campaigns, elections, laws, public policies,
or political institutions.
- understand and explain the challenges facing American democracy.
- explain the role of citizens in society and in the governance of the country.
- evaluate and analyze the similarities and differences among civil rights movements
in the United States.
- understand and explain both the challenges and opportunities of diversity and multiculturalism
in the United States.
Method of evaluation
Typical classroom techniques
Course content learning outcomes
Additional assessment information (optional)
Textbooks
Required
- Turner, et al. Introduction to American Government. 11th Edition. BVT Publishing, 2021 ISBN: 9781517811112
Supplementary materials
None
Software
None
Updated: Fall 2022
