授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | This course is an introduction to American government and politics. While our main focus is on the national level, additional attention is paid to the state and local governments. In some instances, the American case is placed in a comparative context derived from the experience of other Western democratic nations. In other instances, we focus on changes over time within the American political system to demonstrate how principles often change with context. At all times we are interested in a better understanding of how this particular system has developed and what it means to be a citizen of the United States. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | Upon completion of this course, learns should be able to:
(1) Demonstrate a solid foundational understanding of American political institutions, the interaction between the three branches of government and their roles and operations, the principal political, economic, and social influences affecting American democracy, and major issues affecting Federal, state, and local government.
(2) Demonstrate a solid foundational understanding of the critical theoretical issues underlying political life: the individual and community; political obligation and civil disobedience; stability, revolution, and change; legitimacy and justice; and freedom and power.
(3) Analyze and interpret data concerning the U.S. Government and Politics |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | 1. Course Introduction/The Five Principles of Politics
2. The U.S. The Constitution
3. Federalism & the Separation of Powers
4. Civil Rights
5. Civil Liberties
6. Congress
7. The Executive
8. The Federal Courts
9. Public Opinion and Media
10. Elections
11. Political Parties
12. Interest Groups
13. State and Local Government
14. Domestic Policy Making
15. Foreign Policy Making
Students will be assigned readings from each chapter of the textbook and additional supplemental articles, which are to be done as preparation for each class. Unscheduled quizzes will be given at the start of certain class meetings to make sure they are prepared |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | No prerequisites are required for this class but students should have a good command of the English language. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | To evaluate academic performance, student grades will be composed of several items:
1. Course examinations 50%
2. Course quizzes 20%
3. Course written assignments 20%
4. Course participation and notetaking 10%
Grades will be calculated on a A – F scale.
A+ 97-100
A 93-96
A- 90-92
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F < 59 |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | Krutz, Glen, & Waskiewicz, Sylvie (2021). American Government 3e. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/american-government-3e |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | Additional materials may be provided by instructor |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Be sure to read the assigned readings by their appointed date and submit assignments by the due date. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | Class sessions will consist of lectures, discussion, and small group work, supplemented with some multimedia and will consider the assigned readings and relevant current events. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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