POL-1010A: Intro to American Politics

This course surveys and analyzes the principles, institutions, policies and politics of U.S. National Government. Major topics in the course include the constitution and federalism, civil rights and civil liberties, the presidency, congress, and the supreme court, modern American politics, and public policy. The primary goal of the course is to help students become critical, analytical observers of American politics, government systems, and institutions. Students will go beyond a basic understanding of how the government works to obtain a critical appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of the American political system, the pros and cons of various modern policy debates, and the importance of citizen’s rights and responsibilities. The course is a college level course and requires a significant amount of preparation for every class on the part of the student.
Min. Credits: 3.0
Credit Basis: Semester credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
Method(s): Classroom
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science

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POL-1010A: Intro to American Politics