El Paso Community College



El Paso Community CollegeSpring 2013 SyllabusInstructor’s Course RequirementsI.COURSE NUMBER AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATIONGOVT 2305- 21088 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICSINSTRUCTOR’S NAME Luis Ruben Alarcon, MPACAMPUS AND OFFICE NUMBER Transmountian _TELEPHONE NUMBER 434-7079lalarc18@epcc.edu OFFICE HOURS 5:00 – 5:30 in TM Room 1124 on TRor By appointment. II.TEXT AND MATERIALSA.Required TextHarrison, B.C., Harris, J.W., American Democracy Now (2nd Edition), McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions, Boston, MA.III.COURSE REQUIREMENTSA.Grading ScaleAverage GradeLetter Grade90 -- 100% A80 -- 89% B70 -- 79% C60 -- 69% DBelow 60 FI = Incomplete (refer to EPCC student handbook for details)W = Withdraw (refer to EPCC student handbook for details)B.Evaluations15 pointsEach Chapter Summary Assignment (17 total)10 points Each Weekly Article (15 total)80 points Each of three (3) Position Papers100 pointsMid Term150 pointsResearch Paper150 pointsCOMPREHENSIVE FINALTOTAL POINTS900-1000 pointsA800-899 pointsB700-799 pointsC600-699 pointsD0 – 599 pointsFC. Assigned Readings primarily from text and other selected materials.D.Make-up test may be cleared with instructor, class participations/quizzes, reports and journals may not.E.All students should become familiar with student handbook rules. It explains your rights and responsibilities while at EPCC.IV.INSTRUCTOR’S POLICIESA.Attendance/Drops1.It is the student’s responsibility to attend class as per the schedule. It is also the student’s responsibility for student withdrawal from the course or for the completion of student’s course work. Course expectations are outlined in this syllabus.2.Excessive absences will be recorded and EPCC policy will apply.3.Tardiness may result in loss of credit. Best policy-be early.4. No wireless devices allowed including laptops during lecture class. B. Disability Statement (American with/Disabilities Act [ADA]) EPCC offers a variety of services to persons with documented sensory, mental, physical, or temporary disabling conditions to promote success in classes. If you have a disability and believe you may need services, you are encouraged to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities to discuss your needs with a counselor. All discussions and documentation are kept confidential. Offices located: VV Rm C-112 (831-2426); TM Rm 1400 (831-5808); RG Rm B-201 (831-4198); NWC Rm M-54 (831-8815); and MDP Rm A-125 (831-7024) V.TENTATIVE CALENDAR FOR GOVT 2305Week DATECLASS TOPIC(S)READINGSASSSIGNMENTS1Jan 22People, Politics and ParticipationChapter 12Jan 29The ConstitutionChapter 2Summary Questions 1-23Feb 5FederalismChapter 3Summary Questions 34Feb 12Civil LibertiesChapter 4Summary Questions 45Feb 19Civil RightsChapter 5Summary Questions 5Is The US Minority Friendly? – Position Paper #16Feb 26Public Socialization and Public OpinionChapter 6Summary Questions 67Mar 5 Interest GroupsChapter 7Summary Questions 7Research Paper First Draft8Mar 12Political PartiesChapter 8Summary Questions 8MIDTERM9Mar 19SPRING BREAKSPRING BREAKSPRING BREAK10Mar 26Elections, Campaigns, and VotingThe MediaChapter 9Chapter 10Summary Questions 9Summary Questions 1011Apr 2CongressChapter 11Summary Questions 11Summary of Electoral System –Position Paper #212Apr 9The PresidencyChapter 12Summary Questions 12Research Paper Final13Apr 16The Bureaucracy Chapter 13Summary Questions 1314Apr 23The JudiciaryChapter 14Summary Questions 14Immigration Policies – Position Paper #315Apr 30Economic PolicyChapter 15Chapter 16Summary Questions 15Summary Questions 1616May 7Foreign Policy and National SecurityChapter 17Summary Questions 1717May 14FINAL EXAM5:30 – 7:30 PMFINAL EXAMSome lessons may be shifted to accommodate guest speakers on major events in local, state, or national governments. ................
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