Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

OOSL-0063

Organization's ID:

POLS101

Organization:

StraighterLine

Location:

Online

Length:

14 weeks (75 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	introduction to American government

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to examine the structure of United States government by analyzing its domestic and foreign duties in relation to its democratic foundations and values. In addition, this course discusses how the American people influence and interact with both federal and state institutions.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify the essential components of the American branches of government.
Analyze primary sources to compare and contrast historical perspectives.
Explain the importance of and evolution of civil rights throughout United States' history.
Delineate between the policies of different political parties.
Identify and recall the basic foundations of American foreign policy.
Distinguish voting patterns throughout United States history.
Create a civic engagement communication and defend a current community issue of personal importance.
Think and critically write about policy and presidential documents essential to understanding the political trajectory of the United States of America.