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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: TEXAS GOVERNMENT
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Course Prefix & Number: GOVT2306
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Section Number: 391
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Semester: Spring 2021
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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 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. 48 lecture hours.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Materials: Sherri Mora, The State of Texas, 4th Edition
GOVT2306
ISBN: 9781259912412
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Teri Houchin
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Campus/Office Location:
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COR 209
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Office Phone
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E-mail Address:
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thouchin@nctc.edu (prefer students to email in Canvas)
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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 the Texas constitution.
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Describe the state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal
government.
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Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in
Texas.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas
government.
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Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups and political parties in Texas. Analyze the state and local election process.
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Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
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Research and compose an essay assignment/argument using proper grammar/English and basic computer skills.
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OFFICE HOURS
Office hours are 7:00-9:00 AM Tuesday, Thursday. Other hours are available by appointment.
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.
ASSIGNMENT AND TEST INFORMATION
There are fourteen chapters in the book, and each chapter has an assignment and assessment to complete for the course in Connect. You are required to complete a research paper for Chapter 13. There are 4 Unit Exams and a cumulative Final Exam.
**I DO NOT ACCEPT LATE ASSIGNMENTS OR EXAMS FOR ANY REASON. SO, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENTS ONLINE AS ISSUES DO ARISE. TECHNICAL ISSUES A FEW MINUTES BEFORE THE ASSIGNMENT OR EXAM IS DUE WILL NOT CHANGE THE NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS OR EXAMS POLICY.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 5, 2021
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 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
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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Crystal Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6266
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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. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4267
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.ed
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