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Introduction to American Politics

POL SCI XBW1

41957
Delivery Options Online
Explore the theoretical implications of democracy and justice in this in-depth look at the structure of the U.S. political system. Analyze the basic workings of the Constitution and the institutions of the federal government, including Congress, the presidency, the judiciary and governmental bureaucracy. Examine the system of electoral politics—including parties, interest groups, social movements, public opinion and participation—as well as several areas of public policy: defense, foreign policy, civil rights and liberties, and social spending.
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Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (4 units)

$865.00

Type Online, Start Anytime

Enroll anytime and progress through the curriculum at your own pace.

Dates
Start Now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled.

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

4 semester units

Instructors

  • Nina Clark

Section Notes

Online, enroll anytime. This continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. You have a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course. This section requires a proctored final exam.

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) American Government: Readings and Cases by Peter Woll © 2012 Longman 19th edition ISBN 0205116140 Textbook ISBN: 9780205116140
  • Textbook (Mandatory) The Logic of American Politics by Samuel Kernell, Gary C. Jacobson, Thad Kousser © 2012 CQ Press 5th edition ISBN 1608712753 Textbook ISBN: 9781608712755

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All of our courses are taught in English. If English is not your first language, please use the following test scores as guides in order to be successful:

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Note: You do not need to submit test scores.

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Nina Clark

Nina Clark, Ph.D., has taught in and run the Women's Studies Program at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. She is the author of The Politics of Physician Assisted Suicide (Routledge, 1997).
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