Introduction to American
Government: Process and Policy
Dr. Watson
Summer I
Syllabus
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Important People
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Office Hours
TA
SI
Course Content
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Books
1040
Bingo!
If I’m here, and you’re here,
isn’t it our time?
- Jeff Spicoli
Rights
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I Will Respect
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Your Time
Your Opinion
Your Right to Learn
Fairness: A Double-Edged Sword
Responsibilities
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Monday Quizzes
Thursday Assignments
Cumulative Final Exam
Late Policy
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
WebCT
Grading
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50 points for paper
50 points per workbook assignment (4)
50 points per quiz (4)
150 points for final
600 points total
Drop / Replace
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Quizzes
Workbook
Example:
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48, 50, 49, 30  48, 50, 49, 49
48, 50, 49, 0  48, 50, 49, 49
Final and Paper – no second chances!
Reading
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Do It!
Do It Before Class
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Seriously, Do It.
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Tomorrow
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Seating Chart
Extra Credit
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http://politicalcompass.org/
10 points
Look Ahead to Paper