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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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American National Government
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Course Prefix & Number:
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GOVT2305
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Section Number:
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391
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Semester/Year:
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F2017
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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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.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Patterson, Thomas E. We the People. 12th edition. McGraw Hill. (E-book with Connect Plus Access)
ISBN 9781260200607
IF YOU PURCHASE THE CODE THERE IS A EBOOK. TWO WEEKS FREE, BUT MUST HAVE CODE BY END OF THAT PERIOD
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Kathy Corley
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Campus/Office Location:
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Bowie 130
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Telephone Number:
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940-872-4002 ext. 5216
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E-mail Address:
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Kcorley@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10-noon online
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10-1:00 Office
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10-noon online
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4-5 pm online
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2:30-4:30 Office
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I am online more often than these hours, but please post by noon M-F to ensure that I respond that day. If you send email after office hours I may not pick it up until next office hours. I try to check emails on Friday afternoons as meetings allow.
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I schedule my appointments for Thursdays, I will still check with you during the evening of those days I have doctors’ appointments. It might be very late in the evening. I do not guarantee being online over the weekend, but I usually check with you if there is an upcoming assignment. It is best to look over the assignment the week before it is due and ask any questions before Friday noon.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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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 an understanding of our 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 in the political system.
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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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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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16
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Chapter Quizzes
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20/320
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16
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Learn Smarts
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Completion Allows you not to take Final
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1
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Smart Goals
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20
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1
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Discussion
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20
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1
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Court Cases Essay
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20
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2
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Class notes on video
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10/20
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1
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Paper
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90/90
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1
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Post Course Test
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10/10
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1
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Final if all quizzes and Learn Smarts are completed do not have to take Final
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200
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE Tentative until First Day of Class
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Open Date - Due Date
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Points
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29-Aug-17
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Class Begins, Be in Class Every Tuesday
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August 28-Sept. 5 1:00 PM
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Sign in and complete Pre Course Quiz
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Will be dropped from course if Quiz not completed
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Must complete Discussion Board Into Of Self
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Start Connect: Learn Smart NOW
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Smart Setting Goals
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20
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Sept. 5-Sept. 12
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapters 1 and 2
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Sept. 14
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Connect: Chapter 1 and 2 Quiz
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40
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Sept. 12 - Sept. 19
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Discussion: Political Thinking Thru Comparisions
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20
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapter 3
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Sept. 21
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Connect: Chapter 3 Quiz
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20
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Sept. 19-26
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapters 4 and 5
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Sept. 26
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In Class Assignment
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In Class Assignment Court Cases Group Notes Signed
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(you will watch the video in class, split into groups of
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at least 4 no more than 6 with leader, recorder, timer,
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and a person that makes sure everyone has input
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Each person should have input on the subject.
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Turn in notes with signature of each student in group
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Keep a copy for each member of group)
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10
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Sept. 28
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Connect: Chapters 4 and 5 Quizzes
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40
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Sept. 26-Oct. 3
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapter 6
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Oct. 5
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Connect: Chapter 6 Quiz
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20
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Oct. 3-Oct. 10
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapter 7
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Oct. 10
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How to Write an Effective Essay
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Watch Video in Class, divide into groups again
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turn in signed notes
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10
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Oct. 12
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Connect: Chapter 7 Quiz
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20
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Oct. 10-Oct. 17
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapter 8
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Court Cases Essay due through drop box
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20
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Oct. 19
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Connect: Chapter 8 Quiz
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20
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Watch Southern Strtegy for essay assignment
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Oct. 17-Oct. 24
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapter 9
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Oct. 26
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Connect: Chapter 9 Quiz
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20
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Oct. 24-Oct. 31
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapter 10
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Nov. 2
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Connect: Chapter 10 Quiz
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20
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapter 11
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Oct. 31-Nov. 7
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Essay: Southern Strategy
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90
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Nov. 9
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Connect: Chapter 11 Quiz
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20
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Nov. 7-Nov. 14
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapter 12
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Nov. 16
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Connect: Chapter 12 Quiz
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20
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Nov. 14-Nov. 21
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapter 13
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Nov. 23
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Connect: Chapter 13 Quiz
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20
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Nov. 21-Nov. 28
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapter 14
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Nov. 30
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Connect: Chapter 14 Quiz
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20
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Nov. 28-Dec. 5
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Connect: Learn Smart Chapter 15 & 16
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Dec. 7
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Connect: Chapters 15 & 16 Quizzes
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40
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Post Course Quiz
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10
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If you completed all Learn Smarts and Quizzes AND
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Dec. 12
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You are happy with your grade, you Do NOT Have to
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take the final.
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Final
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200
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Total points with final
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700
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Total points without final
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500
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A=90% of total points; B=80% of total; C=70%; D=60%; F<60%
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy: If you fail to complete the First Week of Class Module by September 5 at 12:00 noon, you will be dropped from the course.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 9, 2017. Failure to drop the course may result in an “F” for the course.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
X Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
o American History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
o 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 and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 824
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@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 Campus, Room 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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