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FALL SEMESTER 2016 - PROFESSOR MIKE P. McKEEVER
LINKS [This doc.]:
http://www.mkeever.com/links.doc
SYLLABUS –
CCSF - MACROeconomics [ECON 1] SYLLABUS:
http://www.mkeever.com/macrosp2016.doc
REQUIRED TERM PAPER: www.mkeever.com/samplepaper.doc
HONORS OPTION
COUNTRY STUDY - HONORS TASK: www.mkeever.com
HONORS APPLY: http://www.mkeever.com/apply.html
DEAR ECONOMICS STUDENT:
Welcome to my classes in MACROeconomics. These classes are a gateway into understanding how the worlds of
money and politics interact. We will discuss many events from the daily news – you will enjoy it more if you read part
of a newspaper every day.
I have been teaching these classes for many years and I am sure we will have a good experience learning together. I
am always open to questions and to new ideas, so do not hesitate to ask a question or contribute an idea.
My teaching philosophy is that I have high expectations of the work that students do. I plan to guide you on a step by
step basis so that you will do professional quality work. While it is possible to fail the class, I will do all that I can to
ensure that you succeed.
Here is an important word about professional standards of conduct - Part of the education process is to show
mutual respect between students and faculty; I will show you respect by being on time and prepared, you will
show respect by being in your chair prepared to take notes at the class time.
What I ask in return is that you complete all the tasks I assign; and, if you do that you will succeed.
Each class has a definite structure and you will be asked to do several tasks according to an established schedule
and in a determined format.
Enclosed below are links to three items you will need in this class. Please copy each link and paste it into your
browser. Then, study the information in each.
LINKS - PLEASE NOTE THIS ABOUT LINKS: All the links above and below work only if you copy the link and paste
it into your browser and then open the document in Word. The document you are reading now is available online at:
LINKS:
http://www.mkeever.com/links.doc
SYLLABUS - First is the class syllabus. It is available online only. Here is the link:
MACROECONOMICS [ECON 1] SYLLABUS:
http://www.mkeever.com/macrosp2016.doc
Please read the syllabus carefully since it contains assignments and due dates for which you are responsible.
TERM PAPER - Next is a sample of the term paper which comprises 33% of your grade. I recommend that you write
your paper with a copy of this sample in front of you so that your paper will look exactly like this:
TERM PAPER: www.mkeever.com/samplepaper.doc
Please observe that the format of the term paper is different from a normal paper. This is a very useful format for your
later life. The format is fixed and you will be graded on how well you follow the format.
HONORS OPTION - Last is an optional assignment that is eligible for honors credit. The assignment is to perform
original research on your home country’s economic policies and to write a detailed analysis of how your home
government performs on a pre-determined list of 34 specific policies.
If you choose this option, the study will replace the term paper. Please be advised that the country study will require
at least three times as much work as the regular term paper. But, I will publish your paper on my website under your
name if you complete the analysis according to my directions.
If you are interested in this option, please click on the link and read at least one of the completed country studies:
COUNTRY STUDY - HONORS TASK: www.mkeever.com
If you are seriously interested, please be sure to read the entire manual on writing such a study at this link BEFORE
YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION:
HONORS APPLY: http://www.mkeever.com/apply.html
Thank you for your attention. I look forward to working with you this semester.
Please do not reply to this email. I am always available before and after class in the classroom to address personal
questions on eyes-to-eyes basis; for more detailed issues, I can be available outside of class on an appointment
basis and am frequently in my office BatL 622 between 8.30 am and 9.15 amT Tr.
Mike P. McKeever
Economics Professor
City College of San Francisco; College Of Alameda
LINKS: www.mkeever.com/links.doc