American Government – POLS 1101

Description

A study of government and politics, including the philosophical and constitutional foundations, governing institutions, political behavior and major public policy issues. This course satisfies the State legislative requirement concerning the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the historical background, foundations, origins, content, and application of the U. S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the Georgia Constitution
Identify the Institutions and processes of the three branches of government.
Develop an awareness of current political issues and the policy making process, both domestic and global.
Analyze the nature of Democratic politics in terms of political behavior (e.g. ideology, public opinion) and linking institutions (e.g. parties, interest groups, media).

POLS 1101 - Summer 2024

Course	Instructor
POLS 1101 1AG	Baogang Guo bguo@daltonstate.edu
POLS 1101 1BG	Daniel Mancill dmancill@ega.edu
POLS 1101 1CG	Hans Schmeisser hschmeisser@abac.edu
POLS 1101 1DG	Dion George dion.george@ung.edu
POLS 1101 1EG	Barry Balleck bballeck@georgiasouthern.edu
POLS 1101 1FG	Raluca Viman-Miller raluca.viman-miller@ung.edu
POLS 1101 1GG	Joe Trachtenberg joetrachtenberg@clayton.edu
POLS 1101 1HG	Sheikh Drammeh sdrammeh@westga.edu
POLS 1101 1IG	Ted Rossier ted.rossier@ung.edu
POLS 1101 1JG	Thomas Caiazzo tcaiazzo@ega.edu
POLS 1101 1KG	Melanie Clay melanie.clay@ung.edu
POLS 1101 1LG	Roger Marietta roger.marietta@asurams.edu

Credit Hours

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