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Information about a college course named 'american government i' offered at south texas college. The course covers various topics related to american and texas politics and government at national, state, and local levels. Students will study political theory, constitutions, federalism, and institutions of government. Assignments include weekly quizzes, reading from textbooks and external sources, and completing assignments listed on the webct site. The document also includes details about exams and required textbooks.
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B. Reading Responsibility: Edwards 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26 Note once a “Module” or a Chapter closes, no further work is accepted. That means you must finish your Module Test by the specified time. No excuses are accepted. I drop the low score so if you miss one, that is your “low score!” Note the end time for the final examination! C. Attendance/Participation is required: Punctuality and presence are mandatory. Participation is essential. Everyone has something to contribute, and you cannot contribute if you are not doing your work. Please remember that you cannot learn what we are doing from another person’s notes—be here. I measure the attendance in Internet classes by the number of times you check-in weekly—yes, I do monitor it, every week. D. Reading Responsibility: See the above list of readings. E. Examinations and Grade Requirements: There will be three multiple chapter style examinations and a comprehensive essay final examination during this course. Each examination will involve a minimum of 40 to a maximum of 60 multiple-choice questions which will be taken from lectures and assigned chapters: 1 1. Examination #1 Federal Government I ( Edwards , Chapters 1,2,3) 2 2. Examination #2 Federal Government II (Edwards 4,16,12,13; 14) 3 3. Examination #3 Federal & Texas ( Edwards 17, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26) 4 4. Final Examination All Chapters and All Lectures 5 6. Papers/Presentations See Below 6 F. Grading: Your grade will be based on the following system. Points Date Special Instructions Political Compass 100 22 Feb 2009 Via WebCT email Test - I Federal – I 100 8 Mar 2009 Online at WebCT Website Test - II Federal - II 200 30 Mar 2009 Online at WebCT Website Journal 200 3 May 2009 [Summary/Reaction to 15 Political Articles] Test – III Texas 200 4 May 2009 Weekly Chapter Quizzes 10 pts ea 140 Final Essay/Exam 100 9 May 2009 Comprehensive - 100 Multiple Choice Questions 1,040 points 100 % G. Internet Course: You are required to use the Internet, either at home or here at the College. You will take the all tests online. You alone are responsible for your equipment and internet service provider. The College is not responsible, nor am I. You must have made arrangement for equipment and locations, this is not my responsibility, it is not the College’s responsibility it is your responsibility. You will receive a list of the activities required for each chapter. This is the checklist for grading. I. Political Compass (10 Percent) : This is an exercise in following instructions first, and second it permits you to see where you are according to a social scientist. You will submit your results via WebCT email, as a Word document attached to the WebCT email. Follow the instructions carefully. J. Journal (20 Percent): You are required to select and read at least fifteen (15) articles in newspapers, magazines and journals related to what we have studied about in class. You will write a one half page summary of the article (ten lines typed double spaced with a word processor, 12 pts Times New Roman). [ Remember Times New Roman, 12 pts, 1” margin “all around,” double spaced throughout, using the header as specified on the example, using a proper MLA bibliography entry as indicated, immediately after the header data. ] You will then write a one half page personal reaction to the article. You must tell me what you believe about the article. See the following link for an example at my web page http://www.southtexascollege.edu/jberry/journal.htm. This document can only be submitted as a Word document attached to a WebCT email. Follow the instructions in the document Howard Smithe.htm. K. Tests: (10/20/20 Percent Each) Tests will consist of multiple choice questions which are based on class material and the readings. You must be present to get the information from class—notes will not “fill in the blanks” in your mind. Dates: see above.
L. Final Examination: (10 Percent) Final will be a comprehensive multiple choice examination. M. Make-Up Examinations : Make-up quiz or exam opportunities are available only for medical emergencies which have been validated by a physician, or other acceptable circumstances. Excuses from doctors must be specific in nature. I reserve the right to refuse to accept any excuse presented. If I consider your absence to be unexcused you will not be able to take a make-up exam, and I will enter a zero "0" as your grade in the gradebook. N. What if I’m Failing at the end of the course? If you find yourself in a situation where you are failing, getting a low grade, etc., and you have been doing all of your work come a see Mr. Berry. You can ask for an “Incomplete”grade and make a contract with Mr. Berry to make up the work during the following semester, Fall 2009. This is not guaranteed, you must demonstrate maturity and responsibility to get this exception!
90-100% A Excellent 4. 80-89% B Good 3. 70-79% C Average 2. 60-69% D Passing 1. 59-below F Failing 0.
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