Learning Outcomes
My number one goal is to provide students with a better understanding of the American political process and American politics. However, I also hope that you will become inspired and encouraged to become more involved in the American and/or international political process. In addition, my other primary goal of the course is to improve students' critical thinking and analytical skills. Critical thinking is essential in understanding the intricacies of the political framework of the United States. More importantly, analytical skills, coupled with effective writing skills, are crucial to our ability to articulate the factors impacting, either positively or negatively, our participation and role in the political system.
Upon completion of the Political Science program, students will:
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of political institutions and
processes of the American government.
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Prepare a research paper that analyzes the impact of
important political events on the prevailing political culture of a country.
After completing this course students will be able to:
- Define democracy as it relates to effective participation in politics at the national, state, county, and/or city levels
- Identify and evaluate the three branches of government and contemporary operations in the United States
- Explain the founding and development of the U.S. Constitution.