Appropriate for First Year students.
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:40am-11:30am 2:30pm-3:20pm | MW Th | Anthropology Building 303 Anthropology Building 107 | Abramowitz, Alan I. Bass, Leeann. | HSC. | 4 | 3192 | TBA. |
August 29, 2012- December 11, 2012
Catalog Description: Origins, principles, structures, processes, and practices of American national government. Stresses different perspectives on democratic theory and practice, and the adequacy of governmental institutions.
Semester Details:
Introduction to American national government. The course will cover the constitutional framework of American government, the social and cultural context of American politics, as well as public opinion, parties, elections, interest groups, Congress, the presidency and the courts.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2011. American Government Roots and Reform. ISBN: 9780205825837.Longman Publishing Group, 10th Edition.
- 2012. The Polarized Public: Why American Government Is So Dysfunctional. ISBN: 9780205877393.Prentice Hall.
- 2012. Principles and Practice of American Politics: Classic and Contemporary Readings. ISBN: 9781452226286.CQ Press, 5th Edition.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | NA |
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