POLI 2051 Chapter : SyllabusPOLI2051 1
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This course is designed to give you an overview of american government. American system of government came to be and the forces that shaped its development. In addition, the basic structure of our governing system and the avenues for participation will be addressed. Examples of public policy are woven throughout the course. This course also aims to educate students about and instill a life-long desire to understand our political and social system. Specifically the students will be able to demonstrate mastery of factual knowledge of the subject matter; understand the levels of association, from friends and family, to economy and polity. Lsu graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the informing factors of global interdependence, including economic forces, political dynamics, and cultural and linguistic difference. The textbook for the course is gateways to democracy: an introduction to american government by john geer, wendy schiller, and jeffrey segal.
