Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: TCNW-0028 Organization's ID: AMG Organization: College Network Location: Classroom-based Length: 45 hours Dates Offered: 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2015 6/5/2009 - 8/31/2012 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 American Government or A Social Science Elective Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: To examine the constitutional foundations and institutions of American government and the range of political figures who contributed to the political system. Learning Outcomes: Explain the concepts of politics and democracy and how they apply in the American context. He or she will learn how to analyze the interactions between the three branches of government and the ways in which American governmental institutions shape basic General Topics: Constitutional foundations of American democracy American institutions of government Political parties, elections, and voting Interest groups, public opinion, and the media Civil liberties and civil rights Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Computer Based Training Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content