Spring 2018  |  POL 1001 Section 001: American Democracy in a Changing World (50295)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
4 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Freshman Full Year Registration
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/16/2018 - 05/04/2018
Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 10
Enrollment Status:
Closed (83 of 83 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Introduction to politics/government in the United States. Constitutional origins/development, major institutions, parties, interest groups, elections, participation, public opinion. Ways of explaining politics, nature of political science. Emphasizes recent trends.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ajkarch+POL1001+Spring2018
Class Description:
Frequent elections have long been a part of the American political landscape, and over time American politics has evolved in the direction of greater potential for popular participation. More people have gained the full rights of citizenship, the connection between representatives and the public has become increasingly direct, and the number and frequency of elections have increased. These trends have resulted in what some observers call the "permanent campaign." This course introduces students to the institutions and processes of American government, concluding with a wide-ranging discussion of recent issues in American public policy. In doing so, it examines the main elements of the permanent campaign, the factors that contributed to its emergence, its impact on political institutions and the policymaking process, and its normative implications.
Grading:
20% Midterm Exam
30% Final Exam
35% Additional Semester Exams
15% Other Evaluation
Exam Format:
All exams will consist of a combination of multiple-choice questions, identifications, and short essays.
Class Format:
80% Lecture
20% Discussion
Workload:
50-100 Pages Reading Per Week
4 Exam(s)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/50295/1183
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cdmyers_POL1001_Fall2016.docx (Fall 2016)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
29 September 2017

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