POLI 2051 Chapter : Govt Syllabus
Document Summary
Political science 2051, section 1: introduction to american government. Fall 2014; mon, wed, & friday: 11:30-12:20 pm; 111 coates hall. Office hours: m, w 1:30-3:30, and by appointment. The department of political science office & instructor"s mailbox are located in 240 stubbs hall. Course description: as an overview of american government, this course explores how the american system of government came to be; the forces that shaped its development, and their their continuing influence; its constitution, institutions, and processes. This course is an approved general education credit for the social sciences. According to the lsu catalogue, general education courses are not hurdles to be overcome; rather, they are means by which students learn to think, describe, interpret, and analyze the world. Relevant news items will frequently inform our class discussions, and bringing these to the attention of the class will enhance our discussions (and potentially earn participation credit).
