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.

Contact Hours: 3

Center Campus

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.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

German Political System
Swedish/Japanese Political System
American Political System
Canadian Political System

Primary Faculty
Flemming, Gary
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean

Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088