State and Local Government
Course Code:
POS2112
Credit Hours:
3
Effective beginning:
2023-24
Sections:
000
Course Description:A study of the organization, the functions, and the operations of state and local governments in the United States. Particular attention is given to state, county and city government in Florida. This course is designed to be a practical as possible and includes actual participation of county and city officials.
Course Details
Prerequisites:
POS 2041 is not a prerequisite but is recommended.
Instructors:
Gabriel Landry, M.S.
landryg@chipola.edu
Virginia Hicks, J.D.
hicksg@chipola.edu
Emily Clark, M.S.
clarke@chipola.edu
Required textbooks/ course materials:
Dye, Thomas R, and Susan A. MacManus. Politics in States and Communities. 15th ed. Pearson, 2015.
ISBN: 9780205994724 (print) OR ISBN: 9780205994861 (eBook)
Assignment/course outline:
See first-day handout.
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
SS-1 Identify behaviors and social trends, using appropriate research methodologies.
SS-2 Identify global influences on social, behavioral, and historical issue.
SS-3 Examine significant historical events.
SS-4 Identify differences and commonalities within diverse cultures.
Course-level learning outcomes:
| Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
|---|---|---|
|
Evaluate various functions of State and local governmental bodies Interpret the operation of Florida and County Governments Explain the conflicts and issues confronting American states and communities Examine the importance of state constitutions as the source of authority in policy making Examine the roles of states and local governments in various themes of federalism Analyze the typical state party organization, party primaries, and the influence of interest groups in our democratic system |
SS-2, SS-3, SS-4 SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4 SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4 SS-2, SS-3, SS-4 SS-1, SS-3, SS-4 SS-1, SS-2, SS-3 |
Tests, Writing Assignments, Discussion Board, Research Papers |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
Students will read all assigned materials.
Students will attend and participate in class discussions.
Students will complete study guides and notes from class discussions and lectures.
Faculty will:
- Prepare well-organized and present appropriate lectures.
- Generate and lead all classroom discussions.
- Create and disseminate first day handouts.
- Select all audio-visual materials to augment subject matter.
- Prepare examinations to assess students grasp of subject matter.
Faculty will allow for office appointments discuss progress, as needed.
Faculty will advise students tutoring will be available through the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE Lab).
On occasion exponential learning will be made available by visiting available as an ancillary pedagogy.
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