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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
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Course Prefix & Number: GOVT
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Section Number: 2305
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Semester:
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: N/A
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights. 48 lecture hours.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Materials:
We the People (ebook with Connect Plus Access Card) by Thomas E. Patterson, McGraw Hill, 11th edition, ISBN: 9781259563614
** Students can order a full color loose leaf book for an additional $15 directly from McGraw Hill when registering Connect Access
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Carol Marmaduke Sands
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Campus/Office Location:
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Bowie Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-8724002 ext.5216
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E-mail Address:
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cmarmaduke@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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17
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Chapter Outlines
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20%
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19
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Primary Source Assignments
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10%
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4
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Exams
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40%
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3
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Student Case Briefings
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10%
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1
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Research Paper
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10%
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1
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Legislation
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5%
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1
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Librarian Visit
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5%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system.
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Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government.
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Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties.
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Analyze the election process.
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Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
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Analyze issues and policies in U.S. politics.
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Research and compose an essay assignment/argument using proper grammar/English and basic computer skills.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Absence does not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Dropping a course is the student's responsibility, but you MAY be dropped for excessive absence. See Attendance Regulations in the North Central Texas College Catalog.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
(All dates below are subject to change as needed! To ensure that you do not miss an assignment, work ahead to complete assignments as you need to! If you know that you will be missing class on a specific date that an assignment is due, it is your responsibility to turn in the assignments beforehand, unless you have made satisfactory arrangements with the instructor ahead of time).
Each CONNECT assignment will be expected the week each corresponding chapter is due.
Week 1: Jan. 17-20: Chapter 1: Becoming a Responsible Citizen, Promoting Liberty and Self-Government
Week 2: Jan 23-27: Chapter 2: Forging a Nation
Week 3: Jan. 30- Feb. 3: Protecting Individual Rights
Exam 1: Feb. 8th (Chapters 1-3). (chapter outlines due)
Week 4: Feb. 6-10: Struggling Towards Fairness
Librarian Visit Due: by Feb. 10th
Legal Brief #1: Feb. 10th
Week 5: Feb. 13-17: Shaping the People’s Voice
Week 6: Feb. 20-24: Activating the Popular Will
Week 7: Feb. 27-Mar. 3rd: Defining the Voter’s Choice
Legal Brief #2: March 3rd
Exam 2: March 8th (Chapters 4-7) (chapter outlines due)
Week 8: March 6-10th: Organizing for Influence
Week 9: March 20-24th: Communicating Political Images
Legal Brief #3: March 20th
Week 10: March 27-31rst: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests
Week 11: April 3-7th: Leading the Nation
Week 12: April 10-14th: Administering the Government, Applying the Law
Legislation Due: April 10th
Exam 3: April 12th (Chapter outlines due)
Week 13: April 17-21rst: Contributing to Prosperity
Research Papers Due: April 21rst
Week 14: April 24th-April 28th: Providing for Personal Security and Need
Week 15: May 1-5: Protecting the American Way
Final Exam Week: May 8-12th (Chapter outlines due)
The last day to withdraw with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
X Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Donna Hooper
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Office Location:
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Corinth 209
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6266
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E-mail Address:
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dhooper@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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Corinth 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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