GOVT201 - Citizens and the American State

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Academic Year 2002/2003

Citizens and the American State
GOVT 201 SP

An introduction to the development of citizenship in the American political system and to mechanisms of democratic accountability. A central concern is the relationships of citizens to political leaders, in particular on the modes by which citizens attempt to hold political leaders responsible for their actions. These modes include nominations and elections, campaigns and political finance, and political parties, interest groups, and social movements. The course is especially designed for sophomores and juniors.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two essays and two exams.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

"Students who wish to be eligible to register for the course during Drop/Add should place themselves on the wait list during on-line registration. Wait list preference rankings will be one factor I will consider in making Drop/Add period registration decisions."

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Boyd,Richard W.

Times: .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM; Location: PAC125

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: 5 SO: 10 FR:

Special Attributes:

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003