Course Description:
A study of the functioning of the political system through an analysis and application of its underlying theories.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the key values and concepts including power, democracy, ideology and political change.
- Describe the origins and operations of the Constitution and federalism.
- Describe and analyze the three branches of the federal government and their interrelationships.
- Discuss the role of civil rights and civil liberties in American politics.
- Analyze the decision-making process, governmental operations, as well as the role of bureaucracy--including domestic and/or foreign policy.
- Discuss various forms of political activity including: campaigns, elections, political parties and interest groups.
- Analyze the sources and impact of public opinion, including the role of the media.
Content Information:
Examinations: 4 exams
Students will be graded based on their performance of the tests and quizzes. The types of exams given may include short answer, true or false, fill-in-the-blank, matching, essay, and multiple choice. NO MAKEUP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN TO ANYONE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL.
GRADE SCALE
Tests 40%
Book Review 20%
Discussion Activities 40%
A+ 95-100
A 90-94
B+ 85-89
B 80-84
C+ 75-80
C 70-74
D+ 65-69
D 60-64
F below 60
Course Expectations: Students are expected to:
- Spend approximately 15 hours per week learning government and preparing for tests and assignments.
- Submit assignments including written and oral and meet deadlines for testing.
- Communicate with instructor regularly throughout the course.
- Manage the technology of an on-line course; work the on-line tutorials if not an experienced on-line student.
- Act in a mature and professional manner when interacting with instructor and classmates.
Student Requirements:
- Have a valid email address
- Email the course instructor within three days of registration giving student’s mailing address.
- Contact instructor immediately with change of address.
- Must obtain required access codes, books, lab supplies, and supplemental materials.
- The students must have computer literacy skills to:
- Save and retrieve files to a location
- Download, save and open files from a source
- Locate and submit files with an attachment
- Create, edit, save and retrieve files from a location
- Participate in an online chat room environment
- Navigate the Internet to reach a website or search the Internet
- Create, open and read emails; also, attach files in an email
- Students are strongly encouraged to take the online tutorial and/or non-credit online preparation course.
- Have adequate computer operating hardware
**See online course information on the NECC website for hardware requirements**
Tuition and Fees
http://www.northeastcollege.com/PS/Costs/tuition_and_fees.php
Online Admission
http://www.northeastcollege.com/hawknet.php
