For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcomes are in accordance with 2017 Kansas Core Outcomes Project.
Upon completion of SS1403 American National Government, students will be able to do the following:
Identify, distinguish, and analyze the roles, powers, and relationships among the 3 branches of government (legislative/judicial/executive).
Identify forms of political participation, differentiate among organizations engaged in the political process, and analyze participation in US democracy.
Understand and analyze how policy decisions are made and the impact of policy on the public.
Explain the origins and the evolution of United States Constitutional Democracy.
- Institutions:
- Political Behavior:
- Public Policy:
- Constitution:
- By the end of the semester, students will have had an opportunity to sharpen their written expression by submitting in class and out of class writing assignments.
- Expected learning outcomes of this course are in alignment with the learning objectives established by the Kansas Core Outcomes Project.
The development in the American Constitution.
The lobbyists and pressure groups.
- Basic concepts of political systems.
- Basic concepts in studying American politics.
- The legislature
- The executive and electoral process.
- The judiciary.
- Public opinion and public participation.
- Political parties.
- The bureaucracy.
- Civil rights.
- Changing attitudes towards government's role in society.
- Lecture and discussion.
- Video tapes.
- Computer time.
- Textbook.
- Library.
- Audio-visual materials.
- Handouts.
The final grade for the course reflects evaluation of the student'�s work on the following assignments that are assessed as follows:
- Outcome I, II and V Will be achieved by primary and secondary source written assessments and discussions designed to foster critical thinking, improve writing skills, address variegated audiences, and use analytical skills to construct arguments based on evidence.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.