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1Political Science 101: Introduction to American Politics Spring 2010 Instructor: Dr. Cathy Hanks Email: [email protected] Office: Wright Hall A218 Phone: 895-3757 Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:15 am or by appointment Graduate Assistant: Yelena Yatskikh Email: Yelena [email protected] Office: Wright Hall A207 Phone: 895-5238 Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:45 am to 11:15 am or by appointment This course, which satisfies the UNLV United States and Nevada Constitution requirements, provides an overview of the political institutions, processes, and cultures in the United States and in Nevada. It also includes an examination of current political, economic, and social issues and policies. Course Objectives 1. Understand the fundamental principles upon which the U. S. government is based 2. Know the structure, responsibilities, and contemporary issues of the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches at both the federal and Nevada state level 3. Be familiar with the civil liberties and civil rights guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States 4. Examine the impact on the political system of American political culture and ideology, the political parties, interest groups, public opinion, and the media Textbooks and Lecture Graphics 1. Ginsberg, Lowi, and Weir We the People (full 7th Edition) ISBN: 978-0-393-15609-6 This text is available at the UNLV Bookstore, the Leid Library, or may be purchased as an audio or e-book. Further information is provided in a separate handout. 2. Bowers, Michael The Sagebrush State: Nevada’s History, Government, and Politics (3rd edition) One copy of this book is available on 2-hour reserve at the Circulation Desk at Lied Library. 3. Academic Course Pack (graphics) The Academic Course Pack, which contains copies of the PowerPoint graphics that will be used in class, is available at the campus bookstore. Additionally, its contents will be posted on the class WebCampus site. Requirements 1. Attendance: Students are urged to attend all classes. It is difficult to earn a passing grade in this class if you are not present for the lectures. Additionally, administrative information and details of which chapters will be included in each exam will be given in class. Students are responsible for all information given in class, whether they are present or not. 2. Examinations: There will be four exams, one at the conclusion of each major portion of the course. The examinations are not cumulative. You may make-up a missed exam on the next exam date. There will be no make-up exam for the fourth exam and you may not take the fourth exam early or late regardless of reason. The date of the final exam will be provided at approximately mid-semester when2the University’s examination schedule is published. Do not make plans to leave the area until you know when the fourth exam is scheduled. You may not use a dictionary (hardcopy or electronic) during an examination. You must bring a photo ID and a SCANTRON sheet to each examination. StudySpace Online resources associated with the We the People textbook are available at a StudySpace website. Free access is available at http://www.wwnorton.com/college/polisci/wtp7e/full/ Communications Email communications, including those to and from the Dr. Hanks, must be via RebelMail. Do not send an email via AOL, Yahoo, or other commercial providers. Do not use the message feature on WebCampus to communicate with Dr. Hanks. I will not answer emails not sent through RebelMail. You are responsible for all information provided in emails sent by Dr. Hanks to you via RebelMail. Grading Your course grade will be an average of the grades on the four examinations; each one counts as 25% of your grade. Your grades will be posted on the class WebCampus site after each exam and, for the first three exams, your SCANTRON sheet will be returned. If you have a question about your exam or if the grade is entered incorrectly in WebCampus, you must contact Dr. Hanks within one week of the exam. For the final exam, this time period is 48 hours. After these 48 hours, your final grade as shown in WebCampus will be submitted formally to the university’s grading system. Letter grades will be assigned as follows: 90% - 100% = A 60% - 69% = D below 60% = F 80% - 89% = B 70% - 79% = C Academic Integrity “Academic integrity is a legitimate concern for every member of the campus community; all share in upholding the fundamental values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility and professionalism. By choosing to join the UNLV community, students accept the expectations of the Academic Misconduct Policy and are encouraged when faced with choices to always take the ethical path. Students enrolling in UNLV assume the obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with UNLV’s function as an educational institution.” – UNLV “Student Academic Misconduct Policy” Any attempt to cheat on an examination or to submit someone else’s work as your own is academic misconduct.. Academic misconduct in this course will be subject to the most severe penalty the University allows. This includes being given an “F” for the course and being referred to the campus disciplinary system. Classroom Behavior Every student is entitled to a distraction-free classroom. Students may not behave in any manner that interferes with the learning of another student or my teaching. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:  You must arrive on time and be prepared to begin class on time. If late arrivals become a problem, the doors will be locked once class has started.3 Cell phones, lap top computers, and other electronic devises must be turned off and stored out of sight. Texting, accessing the Internet, or reading email during class is absolutely prohibited and will result in your being asked to leave the classroom.  No “side-bar” conversations or passing notes. Ignoring this rule will result in your being asked to leave the classroom.  No recording devices will be permitted.  No food or beverage (except water) is allowed in the classroom.  Classroom behavior should always be courteous, respectful of others, and consistent with the expectations set forth by the university. Religious Holidays and Official Extracurricular Activities If the date of any of


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