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    • NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

      COURSE SYLLABUS

       

       

      Course Title:

      Texas Government

      Course Prefix & Number: 

      GOVT2306

      Section Number:

      340, 341, 342

      Semester/Year:

      Fall

      2018

      Semester Credit Hours:

      3

      Lecture Hours:

      3

      Lab Hours:

      0

      Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

      Origin and Development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy and the political culture of Texas.      

      Course Prerequisite(s): None

      Required Course Materials:

      Champagne-Harpham. Governing Texas. 3rd edition. Norton. paperback w/ebook folder

      ISBN: 9780393283679

      Champagne-Harpham. Governing Texas. 3rd edition. Norton. 2 hole punch w/ebook folder

      9280393616477

                   

       

      INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

      Name of Instructor:

      Kathy Corley

      Campus/Office Location:

      Bowie 130

      Telephone Number:

      940-872-4002 ext. 5216

      E-mail Address:

      kcorley@ntin.net

       

      OFFICE HOURS

      Monday

      Tuesday

      Wednesday

      Thursday

      Friday

      10-11:20 class

      1-2:20 class

      10-11:20 class

      Online

      Online

      12:00 -3:00 office

      9:00-1:00 office

      12:00 – 3:00 office

      9:00- 12:00    ***

      9:00-1:00     ****

      *** I may have doctors’ appointments on these days; ****I may have committee meetings on these days. I will check in later with you on those days I have to be away. I am also online during my office hours.

       

       

      STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

      At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

       

      Explain the origin and development of the Texas Constitution.

       

      Demonstrate an understanding of state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.

       

      Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas.

       

      Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.

       

      Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in Texas.

       

       

      Analyze the state and local election process.

       

      Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens

       

      Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.

       

      Research and compose an essay assignment/argument using proper grammar/English and basic computer skills.

       

      GRADING CRITERIA

      # of Graded Course Elements

      Graded Course Elements

      Point Values

      2

      Mid-term and final 100 pts each

      200

      13

      Terms and Essay Study Guide

      195

      5

      Discussions

      110

      28

      Textbook Assignments

      87

      2

      Pre and Post Course Quiz

      11

      1

      Discussion Board Agreement

      12

      2

      Essays

      150

       

       

      775

       

      COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

      WEEK

      CHAPTER DUE

      Due Date

      ASSIGNMENTS

      POINTS

      1

       

      28-Aug

      First Day of Class

       

      2

      Chapter 1

      5-Sep

      Pre Course Quiz

      1

           

      Intro of Self Discussion Board & Agreement

      12

           

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers

      6

      3

      Chapter 2

      12-Sep

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers

      7

       

      Voting in America and Texas

       

      Short Essay on US Constitution and Bill of Rights

      50

      4

      Chapter 3

      19-Sep

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers & You decide

      15

      5

      Chapter 4

      26-Sep

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers

      7

           

      Discussion Board on Texas Constitution on Vote

      20

      6

      Chapter 5

      3-Oct

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers & You decide

      11

      7

      Chapter 6

      10-Oct

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers

      7

           

      Discussion on Texas and Electoral College

      20

      8

      MIDTERM 1-6

      17-Oct

      Midterm 1-6 Terms and Essays

      100

      9

      Chapter 7

      24-Oct

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers

      7

       

      There will be more required posts

       

      Discussion on OK, ME, and SC Electoral College

      30

      10

      Chapter 8

      31-Oct

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers

      7

           

      Discussion on Electoral College

      20

      11

      Chapter 9

      7-Nov

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers

      5

           

      Paper on Electoral College

      100

      12

      Chapter 10

      14-Nov

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers

      8

      13

      Chapter 11

      21-Nov

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers

      7

           

      Discussion on illegal voting

      20

      14

      Chapter 12

      28-Nov

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers

      7

      15

      Chapter 13

      5-Dec

      Defined terms and outline of essays

      15

           

      Animation and By the Numbers

      8

      16

      Post Course Quiz & FINAL 7-13

      12-Dec

      Post Course Quiz

      10

           

      Final 7-13 Terms and Essays

      100

           

      Total Points for Class

      780

               
       

      A 770-693

           
       

      B 692-616

           
       

      C 615-539

           
       

      D 538-462

           
       

      F<461

           
               
       

      No Extra Credit in this Course

           
       

      No Late Work Accepted

       

      Speak to your instructor when there is a problem

       

       

       

      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)

      Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 8.

       

      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)]”. 

       

      Instructor-specific Academic Dishonesty Policy: Scholastic Dishonesty: Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of these rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited: “Cheating” shall include: (a)Use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, test, examination, standardized tests, etc. (b)Copying from another exam paper before, during, or after the exam (c)Having someone else take an exam in the student’s place, or taking an exam for someone else. (d)Collaboration on take-home exams, papers, or assignments where it has been forbidden. (e)Dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments. (f)Intentionally giving or receiving unauthorized aid or notes on examinations, papers, or class assignments intended to be individually completed. (g)Dual submission of a paper or project, or resubmission of a paper or project to a different class without express permission from the instructor. (h)Falsifying or fabricating information on official course materials, such as community service forms, attendance sheets, internship documentation, test proctor form, etc. (i)The acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the NCTC faculty or staff. (j)Obtain an unadministered test or information about an unadministered test. “Plagiarism” shall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written work. “Plagiarism” is further defined as any of the following: (a)Turning in someone else’s ideas, opinions, theories or work as your own. (b)Copying words, ideas, images, trademarks, etc. from someone else without giving credit. (c)Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks. (d)Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation or image. (e)Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit.

       

      QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

      Name of Chair/Coordinator:

      Crystal R.M. Wright

      Office Location:

      Gainesville Campus, Room 824

      Telephone Number:

      940-668-7731, ext. 4320

      E-mail Address:

      cwright@nctc.edu

      Name of Instructional Dean:

      Dr. Bruce King

      Office Location:

      1500 North Corinth St, Corinth, TX 76208-5408

      Telephone Number:

      940-498-6464

      E-mail Address:

      bking@nctc.edu

       

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