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(Introduction to) American Politics

(Introduction to) American Politics. PS 125(D). More about you…. Name (again, sorry…) What classes have you taken about American government and politics? Have you had any experiences participating in government or politics? How often do you read or consume the news about public affairs?.

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(Introduction to) American Politics

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  1. (Introduction to)American Politics PS 125(D)

  2. More about you… • Name (again, sorry…) • What classes have you taken about American government and politics? • Have you had any experiences participating in government or politics? • How often do you read or consume the news about public affairs?

  3. My info • Dr. Casey Dominguez • caseydominguez@sandiego.edu • http://home.sandiego.edu/~caseydominguez/ • Has the SYLLABUS, powerpoints, assignments • Office: 285 IPJ • Office Hours: • MWF 11:10-1:10, Tues 11-12 • E-Reserve Password POLS125

  4. Policies • Tardiness: It’s rude. I notice.I do not repeat information. • Texting: I CAN SEE YOU. I AM CALCULATING YOUR PARTICIPATION GRADE AS WE SPEAK. YOU WILL RECEIVE NO FURTHER WARNING. • Late papers: 1/3 grade for every day late • Cheating: I will report you to the Dean for even a minor infraction. • ALL essays must be uploaded to turnitin.com.

  5. Grades • Final exam (25%) • Midterm (15%) • Campus participation paper (5%) • Media paper (15%) • Issues paper (20%) • Class attendance and active participation (10%) • Class presentation (10%)

  6. How does our political system really work? How much of the information you receive about it through the media and popular culture is true?What responsibilities does citizenship require?What should US citizens know?Is our system of government fair? To whom? By what standards?

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