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Introduction to American National Government

 POS 111-176 (Online)

3 Credit Hours

(June 1 to August 9)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

American National Government is a riveting and highly interactive class that examines the mechanics of U.S. government, the history that has affected it, and the contemporary issues that constantly challenge our notions of how democracy works. Students will draw on a wide variety of sources to learn government fundamentals, and to discuss and debate the most important issues of our times.

COURSE WEBSITE:

http://online.ccaurora.edu

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name

Tanya Mote

Phone

303-296-0219

E-mail

Tanya.Mote@ccaurora.edu

Fax

303-296-4614

Mailbox Location

N/A

Other

303-841-4923 (h) tanya@suteatro.org

REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS:

·         Send/receive mail

·         Download files to your computer and then open them

·         Basic word processing skills 

·         Experience with the Blackboard Vista tool or reference the help page with Information on Blackboard Vista

REQUIRED TEXT BOOK(S):

American Government: Historical, Popular and Global Perspectives, Election Update – 1^st edition- by Kenneth Dautrich and David A. Yaley

Debating Democracy: A Reader in American Politics by Bruce Minoff, Raymond Seidelman and Todd Swanstrom

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

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REQUIRED HARDWARE/ SOFTWARE:

·         Supported Web-browser

·         Supported version of Java

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·         You can find detailed information on hardware/software support and information on the Technical issues page.

HOW TO GET STARTED:

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ORIENTATION SESSION/FIRST MEETING:

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OTHER INFORMATION:

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