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Welcome to PS 125! In this course, we will explore fundamental concepts of politics and political behavior. Designed by Dr. Casey B. K. Dominguez, the course will utilize texts from Jacobson & Kernell, Wasserman, and Dahl. Your engagement is crucial, contributing to your final grade through midterms, a final exam, essays, debates, quizzes, and participation. Office hours are available for individual support. To succeed, be punctual, check out the course website, prepare thoroughly, participate actively, and always do the reading!
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Welcome to PS 125! Dr. Casey B. K. Dominguez
What do you already know about politics? (Or think you know?)
The Course • Texts: Jacobson & Kernell, Wasserman, Dahl, • E-Reserve password: POLS125 • Course Website: http://home.sandiego.edu/~caseydominguez/pols125.html • Office Hours • Tuesday 10-12 • Wednesday 9-10 • Thursday 10-12
The Course • Midterm #1 10% • Midterm #2 15% • Final Exam 25% • Project essay with bibliography 20% • Class presentation/debate 10% • Pop Quizzes 10% • Daily Attendance and participation 5% • Campus Participation essay 5%
Top Ten Ways to Do Well in PS 125 10. Don’t plagiarize. 9. Come to class on time 8. Check out my website 7. Use study guides 6. Don’t try to negotiate for better grades 5. Be a good group participant • Take good notes (not just what’s on Powerpoint) 3. Ask questions 2. Come to office hours! 1. Do the reading!!