Syllabus |
HARTNELL COOURSE OUTLINE |
Name: Mr. Matthew Barclay |
Phone: (831) 770-6118 |
Email: mbarclay@hartnell.cc.ca.us |
Office: Occupational Education Building: T-16 |
Hours: By Appointment Only |
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For students to increase their knowledge of the historical development, structure, functions and processes of government in the United States on the national, state, and local levels. |
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For students to understand the philosophical foundations of government in the United States. |
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For students to understand and have personal concern for democratic ideals of government through comparison and contrast with other ideologies and forms of government throughout the world today. |
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For students to evolve in their attitudes and opinions about responsibilities concerning |
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involvement in federal, state, and local civic affairs. |
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For students to think objectively and challenge common assumptions about government in the United States. |
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For students to work collaboratively in presenting information that is well thought-out and organized. |
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For students to improve upon their analytical, reading, writing and communication capabilities. |
The Process in Achieving Course Objectives: |
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Class attendance and Participation |
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Thursday Chapter Quizzes |
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Individual and Group Projects. |
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Term Paper |
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Midterm and Final Exams. |
Thursday Chapter Quizzes |
300 pts. |
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Each student will be held responsible for submitting their class assignments in by the prescribed due date. |
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If you are absent, it will be your responsibility to find out what has taken place during the class period. This is where working collaboratively with your fellow classmates is essential. (i.e. getting a hold of missed lecture notes and assignments) |
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Each student is responsible for all required transactions with regards to registration, add-drop cards on due dates and all other pertinent administrative functions. Anyone not dropping this course by the specified drop date will be dealt with according to Hartnell administrative regulations. |
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