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May 16, 2024
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POLS 1900 - Comparative Systems: USA Credit Hours: 3.00 Prerequisites: None
Survey course comparing the American, Canadian, and German political systems, emphasizing similarities and differences concerning the role of state and local governments in the formulation of public policy.
Location: Center Campus
Contact Hours: 3 Billable Contact Hours: 3 OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of the course the student will be able to discuss how the historical experiences of Germany, Canada and USA influenced the development of each country’s political culture.
Objectives:
- Illustrate how geography affects the formation of political beliefs.
- Explain how religious experiences influenced the formation of political and economic values.
- Explain how major economic crises influenced the formation of political and economic beliefs.
- Describe how involvement in war and its aftermath influence the formation of political and economic beliefs.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course the student will be able to explain how the political culture of each country affected the formation of each country’s governmental structure.
Objectives:
- Describe how political culture influenced the elaboration of political and economic rights in each country.
- Describe how political culture influenced the manner of representation in each country.
- Explain how political culture affected the distribution of governmental power and responsibilities in each country.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course the student will be able to explain how laws are made in each country.
Objectives:
- Locate the main areas in which political decision making.
- Identify the main participants in political decision making
- Explain how they interact to establish government policy.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)
- 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- German Political System
- Swedish/Japanese Political System
- American Political System
- Canadian Political System
Primary Faculty Flemming, Gary Secondary Faculty Associate Dean Williams-Chehmani, Angie Dean Pritchett, Marie
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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