American Government POL 101

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American Government POL 101

• Because power needs a little understanding
• Syllabus 2008

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Books

• We the People 6th ed Patterson this is the
  concise version
• The Basic Writings of John Stuart Mills 2002
  isbn 0375759182

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Policies

• Plagiarism Dont! You might get asked to leave
  school I know Ill ask you to.
• Attend Do, but it is your choice
• Skip work Dont any assignment missing is a
  failing grade for the entire course

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Assignments

• Midterm Exam 10/15
• Policy Papers on the Election 2 1/2 pages
• 9/29
• 10/20
• 11/3
• Final

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Class Approach

• Politics is the study of power and its
  applications to organize society and maintain
  itself
• Everything is at core a political decision
• Politics is the framework in which everything is
  organized and decided

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Your Instructor

• Kevin Snape, Ph.D.
• Harry Potter cracks are expected
• kfsnape_at_yahoo.com
• 216-392-3920 (c)
• B30, office
• Office Hours M,W 900-930, by appointment

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Grades

• Midterm 20
• Papers 30
• Participation 10
• Final 30