1300 San Pedro
SYLLABUS
Department: Political Science
Course number and title: 2304 Introduction to Political
Science
Credit Hours 3 Hrs/wk lec. 3 Hrs/wk lab 0 Lec/Lab comb. 0
I. Catalog
description
Concepts,
theories, and principles of political science.
The political processes and governmental institutions of several leading
nations of today; the competing philosophies of the twentieth century
(democracy, fascism, and communism).
Cannot be used to satisfy the legislative requirement in government.
II. Required
background
Students
must have a "C" (or above) or place out of Reading 0303 and English 0301. Students should be reading at the 13.0
level and be qualified to take English
1301.
III. Texts, other reference
materials
See
individual syllabus for current text.
IV. Method of Instruction
A
professor may use one or more of the following:
Lecture
- discussion
Assigned
reading from texts
Guided
collaborative learning
Media
Assisted Instruction
Research
projects
Students
should check with their professor in order to obtain the specific methods to be
used in his/her class.
V. Course Grade
Some or
all of the following methods may be utilized by professors to assess student
progress: major exams composed of objective
and/or essay questions, short quizzes,
oral questions, research papers, oral presentations, attendance and a
comprehensive final exam .
VI. Course Content
The
Language of Politics
Coming
To Grip With Politics
The
Evolution of Political Thought
Classifying
Political Systems
Politics
and Society
Public
Opinion, Polling and Political Culture
Interest
Groups and Political Parties
Elections,
Campaigns, and Voting
Multicultural
Issues
Structures
of Government
The
Age of the Executive
Legislative
Assemblies
Bureaucracies
and Politics
The
Roles of Courts and Judges
Problems
of Political Change
International
Relations and the Cold War Arms Race
Superpower
Relations
Stability
and Change
Change
in a Communist Political System: The
Conclusion: Seeing Politics Whole
VII. Competencies
Course
content listed above (VI) is a topical outline of Introduction to Political
Science. Student mastering of this subject
matter will be assessed through his or her performance on the exams mentioned
above and any additional work assigned by the instructor.
VII. Academic Dishonesty Policy
Students
may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or
disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty.
Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test,
plagiarism, and collusion. For
additional information, refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San
Antonio College Bulletin.
IX. Children on Campus Policy
Students
are urged not to bring children to
either a class or a lab. Minors under
the age of 12 must not be left unattended on campus.
X.
As per
Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, if accommodation is needed, students must make
the request through the Office of Disabled Student Services, CAC 124C, Phone:
733-2347.
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