Class Details

POLI 1H
American Government and Politics - HONORS

Course Description

Critical examination of the contemporary and historical struggle for the development of democratic political institutions in the United States at the state, local, and national levels. Particular emphasis given to the conflict between disparate socioeconomic groups in the conduct of U.S. political life (e.g. traditional elites versus the historically (and currently) disenfranchised-- women, people of color, workers, immigrants, etc.) and the interrelationship among social equity, democracy and sustainable environmental conditions. As an honors course, the students will be expected to complete extra assignments to gain a deeper insight in American Government and Politics.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2023-09-25 to 2023-12-15.
Footnote:
POLI-001H.-3EZ: Honors class, need permission from instructor to add, please attend class on first week of the quarter and obtain and Add Code. Fully ONLINE. This class involves 12 hours of active work making a difference in our communities. The course has been modified so that this does not involve more time than a regular class. There are many engagement opportunities that are on-line and COVID safe. This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Course Details

Units

5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement

See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitations on Enrollment

Not open to students with credit in the non-Honors related course.

Admission into this course requires consent of the Honors Program Coordinator.