Class Details

POLI 1
American Government and Politics

Course Description

Critical examination of the contemporary and historical struggle for the development of democratic political institutions in the United States at the state, local, and national levels. Particular emphasis given to the conflict between disparate socioeconomic groups in the conduct of U.S. political life (e.g. traditional elites versus the historically (and currently) disenfranchised-- women, people of color, workers, immigrants, etc.) and the interrelationship among social equity, democracy and sustainable environmental conditions.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2023-04-10 to 2023-06-30.
Limitation(s) on Enrollment: Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course
General Course Statement(s): See general education pages for the requirements this course meets
Footnote:
POLI-001.-3EZ-: Fully ONLINE. This course will meet twice a week at the designated time over Zoom, there will be no in-person meetings. The Zoom meetings are required, but they will be recorded and posted on Canvas if students are unable to attend occasionally. Students must have access to a computer with a camera and microphone as well as the internet and an individual email address. This class uses the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning. This class involves 12 hours of active work making a difference in our communities. The course has been modified so that this does not involve more time than a regular class. There are many engagement opportunities that are on-line and COVID safe.

Course Details

Units

5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)

EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT or ESL 5

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.