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PSC 314: Religion and the Political Process Fall, 2009: Dr. Jelen
Contact Information: Office Hours: Office: WRI 206 MW 11:30 am -12:30 pm e-mail: jelent@unlv.nevada.edu, M 2:30-3:30 pm Phone: 702-895-3355 T: 11:00 am -2:00 pm or by appointment Required Texts: Kenneth D. Wald, Religion and Politics in the United States (4th^ edition) Clyde Wilcox and Carin Larson, Onward, Christian Soldiers: The Religious Right in American Politics (3rd edition)
Objective: This course is intended to provide the advanced student with a sophisticated understanding of the legal, behavioral, and institutional aspects of religious politics in the United States. No single normative perspective will be favored; rather, the intention is develop an empirical understanding of the interaction between the sacred and the public spheres, as well as sympathetic, yet critical, appreciation of multiple legal and normative perspectives.
Grading: There will be two essay exams: A midterm exam, given on October 21, and a final exam, given on December 7. Each exam counts for 30% of student’s final grade. In addition, on or before December 2, , each student will submit an annotated bibliography, consisting of 100 word abstracts on 20-30 scholarly publications on a topic to be chosen in consultation with the instructor.. The topic should be chosen and accepted by the instructor on or before February 18. The annotated bibliography will count for 30% of student’s final grade.
In addition, there will be several out of class assignments throughout the semester. Collectively, these assignments will count for 10% of student’s final grade.
Policies: Exceptions to the final exam schedule and the paper deadline will only be granted in cases of documented medical or bereavement considerations. Make-up midterm exams will be administered on December 2 . Grade appeals will be submitted in writing no less than 48 hours after the return of a graded assignment. Responses to such appeals will also be written.
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Any instance of academic misconduct results in failure of the entire course.
Students are expected to attend all classes, and to arrive promptly on time.
No use of cell phones will be permitted under any circumstances. Any appearance of a cell phone or other electronic devices during exams will be considered academic misconduct, and results in failure of the entire course. No recording of lectures is permitted under any circumstances. Instructor reserves the right to restrict
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Religious Holidays Policy -- Any student missing class quizzes, examinations, or any other class or lab work because of observance of religious holidays shall be given an opportunity during that semester to make up missed work. The make-up will apply to the religious holiday absence only. It shall be the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor no later than the last day at late registration of his or her intention to participate in religious holidays which do not fall on state holidays or periods of class recess. This policy shall not apply in the event that administering the test or examination at an alternate time would impose an undue hardship on the instructor or the university which could not be avoided. http://catalog.unlv.acalog.com/content.php?catoid=1&navoid=44&bc=
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