POSC 210 - American Politics

Description:
Origin and development of the United States government; structure, political behavior, organizations, and processes; rights and duties of citizens. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer). SB-Perspectives on Cultures and Experiences of U.S.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Recognize the procedures and purposes of the major US institutions (Congress, Presidency, Courts and Federalism.)
Describe and explain the historical development of US political culture and voter preferences.
Analyze how individual citizens collect political information and develop values and policy preferences, and express them through political participation.
Examine evolving rights & responsibilities in US Constitution, Bill of Rights and appraise their effects upon US political development, culture, diversity and citizenship.
Evaluate major historical and current public policy debates and differentiate arguments and positions.
Identify collective decision making procedures of the US government; apply disciplinary models to explain outcomes.
Identify and explain basic concepts of American politics and government used in political science and the real world.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/7/17