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Textbook(s):
American Government,
Gitelson, Dudley & Dubnick, 10
th
Edition, 2012.
The Origins of American Constitutionalism
, Lutz, Donald S., 1988.
Various Handouts
Course Requirements:
The formula for grades is as follows.
5 exams (non-cumulative), 25 pts. each = 125 pts.
10 quizzes, 2 pts. each = 20 pts.
1 essay (details to follow) = 55 pts.
Total pts. available = 200 pts.
90-100% - 180-200pts. = A
80-90% - 160-179pts. = B
70-80% - 140-159pts. = C
60-70% - 120-139pts. = D
<59% - <119pts. = F
No Incompletes will be given.
Exams will be multiple choice and essay format. They are not cumulative. Closed book and notes.
You will be taking the final exam on Monday, May 8 at 3:00 - taking the exam early is not an option.
Plan accordingly.
Quizzes will be 2 questions and given randomly. They cannot be made up under
any
circumstances.
They cover material in that week’s reading and are short answer in form.
The essay is thesis-based, 1800 words at minimum and written in
Chicago Style
format.
Tentative Course Outline:
Week 1
Introduction to Political Science as a Social Science