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National Government at CDLThis course is a general education
requirement as a part of Social Science requirements for all
students.My students may come to this class by force instead of
interest. The class will include brief yet currentexamples of
American political history, structure and legislation. I t is my
job to teach and inspire toencourage and maintain
participation.Productive Future Outcomes: Students will enhance
their knowledge of government and politicalactions in everyday
life. They should be able to reflect upon the materials learned in
this class to formwell educated political opinions of our
government. They should be able to recognize the structure andany
changes within the next 3 years and beyond. Their definition of
civil liberties and rights will becomeclearer and many may
appreciate them more. Legislative decisions especially events such
as the FiscalCliff will be clearer for my students. Students will
understand the electoral cycle, Electoral College androle of PACs,
lobbyists and public opinion in selection of politicians. Students
may become morepolitically and socially involved based upon their
extended knowledge of what, why and how social 6. movements and
campaigns make and change America. As a prior and continuing
student of this art Ihave witnessed many changes within fellow
students and former colleagues as they learn more on
thecomprehensive role of learned people in changing American
government. This class usually inspiresactions by students.Course
Materials: American Government and Politics Brief Edition 2010-2013
by Steffen W. Schmidt,Mark C. Shelley and Barbara A. Bardes.Course
Schedule: Class will be designed and discussed on a weekly basis
per topic presented in the 14chapters of the book. The course runs
for approximately 12 weeks provided and stated by CCCschedule. Some
weeks may be compiled of two chapters that are related and support
compoundcognitive learning. There will be 2 quizzes (10 points
each), 2 white papers (20 points each), groupproject (20 points) a
mid-term research assignment (40 points) and a comprehensive
research finalpaper (40 points). Weekly discussions (participation
10 points per week, 5 points per question) will beprovided on
topics as well as a rubric to guide students. The class will be
worth 280 points with apossible extra credit assignment to
encourage and introduce motivated PowerPoint presentations.
