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GOVT-2305-009 United States Government
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
OpenStax Online American Government Textbook:
Available for download here:
https://openstax.org/details/books/american-government
Access to reliable internet and a device to access the course through the internet.
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Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College policies and procedures.
During discussions in the course; students are expected to be professional and follow common courtesy. Students alone are responsible for making sure everything is done on-time.
During course discussions, please be aware that no one ever knows who is in the room with them and what life experiences they've had. Therefore, it is incredibly important to be respectful and kind during discussions, and speak in a manner that will always protect the safety of the learning environment for ALL students.
A = 89 - 100
B = 79 - 88
C = 69 - 78
D = 59 - 68
F = 0 - 58
Discussions – 50%
Video Quizzes – 10%
Module Activities - 15%
Common Assessment - 25%
This course will meet Monday through Thursday online during its scheduled time. All coursework will take place in a tech-supported environment, meaning online, on a daily basis, and on Blackboard, where we will have discussions over our readings using Blackboard Collaborate. We will get to see each other, which I'm looking at as a blessing during our time of self isolation.
Attendance will be taken on the Blackboard Collaborate sessions, and students will be evaluated. I understand this is a strange time in our nation's history, and that our children are with some of us right now. I will be compassionate and take that into account when I'm reviewing everyone's work!
The operative word in this class is "communicate" with me!
Due: May 5th, 2020
Class Schedule
Week 1: Complete Module 1 over Constitutional Origins, Activities, and Video Quizzes
Week 2: Complete Module 2 over Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances along with Activities and Video Quizzes
Week 3: Complete Module 3 over Federalism along with Activities and Video Quiz
Week 4: Complete Module 4 over the Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary Branches along with Activities and Video Quiz
Week 5: Open Module 5 and begin thinking about, working on, and writing your Common Assessment assignment.
Week 6: Complete Module 6 over Civil Rights and Civil Liberties along with Activities and Video Quiz
Week 7: Complete Module 7 over the Media, Public Opinion, and Elections along with Activities and Video Quiz
Week 8: Complete Module 8 over Domestic and Foreign Policy along with Activities and Video Quiz
If a student scores below 70% on an exam or writing assignment, he or she will be required to attend tutoring per the instructor’s directions before being allowed to complete the next assigned work.
The Professor reserves the right to change this syllabus as necessary, or as situations submit themselves during our time together.
Because this class moves so quickly, it is incredibly important for each student to stay up to date on each of assignments and assessments, as well as be present in class. Attendance is an absolute necessity to success due to the high energy of the simulation itself. We will be experiencing the perplexing realities of American Government and Politics.
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