Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

POLS 115: American Government 6 Week 15: Foreign Policy  Tuesday, April 23: History and Practice  Analytical Essay : Rough Draft  Textbook : Gitelson, et al. “Foreign and Defense Policy,” 419-439.  Thursday, April 25: Diplomacy and Defense  Textbook : Gitelson, et al. 440-462.  Required Text : Assigned to groups  ICE : Debate – what is the proper role of the U.S. in the world?  IP: Last day to submit Issue Paper for Section 4 American Politics Today & Final Prep Week 16: American Politics Today  Tuesday, April 30: American Politics Today  Analytical Essay : Final Draft Due  Group Presentation : Prep  Thursday, May 2: Final Prep  Group Presentation : Prep FINAL: Monday, May 6 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.  Group Presentation : Visual Presentations due on Monday May 6 at 10:00 am General Education Goals/Objectives Technology: Goal 2: Demonstrates knowledge and application of technology Objective 1: Completes an assignment using an appropriate application software  Skill 1: Creates, edits, and formats a word processing document  Skill 3: Creates edits, and formats a slide show presentation  Skill 5: Demonstrates the ability to send and receive e-mail Objective 2: Uses electronic resources for course related assignments and information  Skill 1: Selects appropriate electronic resources  Skill 2: Recognizes differences in Internet resources based on address extensions  Skill 3: Identifies proper academic library search engines  Skill 4: Evaluates quality/value of web-based information Objective 4: Employs problem solving & critical thinking skills in order to solve a variety of different problems  Skill 1: Locates, evaluates, and applies research information  Skill 2: Analyzes information to determine its validity  Skill 3: Draws conclusions from information collected And Beyond Goal 4: Demonstrates effective communication Objective 1: Expresses ideas through effective writing  Skill 1: Uses the stages of the writing process to develop, organize, and present ideas in writing  Skill 2: Analyzes the demands and possible strategies of a writing task, based on topic, purpose, context, and audience, and then accomplish that task with clarity  Skill 3: Demonstrates competent writing that includes a clear, original thesis or claim, appropriate evidence and support, a logical structure, and a style of language that serves the writer’s purpose and audience  Skill 4: Uses Edited Standard Written English in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax, and presents written work in a style and format consistent with the demands of an academic setting Objective 2: Reads at a level that allows participation in collegiate studies and chosen careers  Skill 1: Anticipates and understands the structure and organization of written work