College American Government & Politics
Central Lakes College
POLS 1435
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218-568-9222
Syllabus
Course Schedule
Units of Study:
Unit 1: The American System: Intro & History
Unit 2: Civil Liberties & Rights
Unit 3: People & Politics
Unit 4: Branches of Government
Unit 5: Public Policy, State & Local Politics
Unit 2: Civil Liberties & Rights
Unit 3: People & Politics
Unit 4: Branches of Government
Unit 5: Public Policy, State & Local Politics
Objectives/learning outcomes per chapter:
The objectives, or learning outcomes, are the key pieces of information expected to be gained from each unit which will, in turn, help prepare for the unit and final exams. The objectives are listed under "Units" within each specific chapter.
Papers
Standard Form: 2-4 pages, typed, double-spacedYour paper responses should:
- answer the proposed question(s) using critical thinking skills (such as depth, questioning, insight, and connections).
- reflect the reading, class discussion, and outside source material using proper citations where needed.
- communicate an understanding of the discussion material by applying factual examples from personal knowledge and outside research.
- contain proper grammar and writing etiquette (every 5th mistake results in a letter point deduction).