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Poli Sci 1 –
US Government – Sections 11499 AND 11532 2019 SUMMER Term FIVE (5) Week Class - 100
% online Los Angeles City College - Prof. Joe Meyer This is the
Class Home Page AND Syllabus. |
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3. Schedule (Due Dates)… All Lectures are in PAGES in
Canvas. All Chapters refer to your NO COST TEXTBOOK – We will read up to
an including Chapter 15. But read chapter 15 early so you can become an expert on your
Course Project which is about California State Government policy. A great way to study from the text is to check to see if you
understand the vocabulary and some basic questions… click here to view the Key Terms, Concepts and
"some things to think about" questions for each chapter... Not every chapter has videos and some have several… I keep
working on it. ALL WORK in DUE On Canvas BEFORE 11:59pm of the date below.
No work for the course will be acceted
after 7/14/19 |
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4. Grading & Assignments Explanations…
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Work associated with the Course Project: PLEASE - Do Not use
headers, etc. (on any work for this class) – DO NOT worry about formatting
on Canvas. For your Course
Project you will need to READ any California Government Text. Buy it cheap, online, read it in a few
days... Use it for background information (DO NOT CITE any textbooks, ever).
They are all about 100 pages or less and you will NEED the background that a
California Governmental text book will provide to do a good job on your
Course Project. The three
assignments due before the Course Project is due are to help you prepare and
build a great paper which is your Course Project. Course Project
"1st Thesis" in a sentence
or two, you should be able to respond to one of the four questions provided below.
It should be clear, concise and have a point worth making. It should also be
clear which of the four questions you are responding to. If you make a good
faith attempt it can't really be wrong. Keep in mind this thesis will
probably change... maybe it should. Course Project
"Working References" should be at least ten (10) college level sources you
will be using in your course project paper. Must be in APA format. Course Project
"Working Thesis" will be one sentence that, at least at the time this assignment
is due, is currently the thesis statement of your Course Project Paper. Your Course Project In a well
organized and well written (at least) ten
page paper, with APA citations, you will show research and make
an argument in response to one of the following four questions about
California state and local government policy: 1. What is
the ONE (1) MOST important problem facing California? State
specifically what must be done by the State of California (or a local
government in California) to "fix" or improve this one issue. Give
specific examples of this issue or problem and say what MUST BE DONE! Focus
on one aspect of the solution to the problem, no matter how small. What state
policy would address this issue positively? What can be done to improve the
situation? What can be done (or not done) to make things better for this
issue?... Or even simply to stop it from getting worse? Of course you should use other's ideas, just cite
them properly. Be specific. Be Bold. But Be Realistic. 2. How can we
improve some aspect of the public educational system in California? Be
specific. What is ONE (1) proposal to “fix” some small area or issue
within the state's education system? Make an argument for a specific
educational policy change that will help improve some specific aspect of our
state's educational system. Of course you
should use other's ideas, just cite them properly. Be specific. Be Bold. But
Be Realistic. 3. Identify
the one (1) most endangered element of our state government design that was
inspired by, or is a result of, the progressive reforms. Be specific as
to how it is endangered and what that might mean for California. What MUST be
done NOW to preserve, correct or improve upon that progressive reform to
strengthen democracy in California? Of course you
should use other's ideas, just cite them properly. Be specific. Be Bold. But
Be Realistic. 4. Looking at
crime and the criminal justice system of California (state or local),
identify one (1) area or problem that can be "fixed" or at least improved,
by some specific state or local government policy. Something that is being
done that can be improved. Something that isn't being done but should be, or
something that is being done that shouldn't be...What must be done NOW to
improve some aspect of crime fighting and prevention or the rest of our state
criminal justice system or? Of course you
should use other's ideas, just cite them properly. Be specific. Be Bold But Be Realistic. Be specific. The Body of Your
Paper should be MORE THAN ten (10) pages AT LEAST! With more than 15 sources,
properly used and cited. (Of course the title
page and etc does NOT count in the page
count). Other Assignments for this class: Class Discussion (which are
also Quizzes) These are essays tied to the text book. You can find the words
and concepts to answer in the text book but the understanding has to come
from you. You are expected to use the vocabulary and concepts in the book to
answer the essay questions asked about you, your politics, your beliefs, your
knowledge, etc... they will always be open on Canvas when scheduled. Use the
vocabulary from the text and lectures. Make the vocabulary words your own
words...You need to write MORE than 500 words for each question (about two
pages, typed, double spaced, or about three solid college level paragraphs. Your
post is always due on THURSDAY and your replies to others must be completed
by Sunday. You
POST your thoughts using the vocabulary from class and then you respond to at
least two others, saying real, constructive things that demonstrate that your
read their post..... DO MORE than the minimum…do
less than the minimum and earn far less... You may earn a
maximum of 10 points for your post and up to five points (each) for up to two
posts, depending upon quality. The UGLY ENGLISH EXAMPLE AND
TRANSLATION simply involves finding an example of what
Orwell calls "ugly English." Then translate your example it into
"standard" or "simplified"
English. First, Click Here. Then: Find an example (a word or
phrase) and type it in quotes. Note the source. Provide the simplified
"translation" of how the author (or speaker or whatever) could have
better made the point. You can use newspapers, magazines, text books, radio
or TV broadcasts, even things you hear people. All these are places to find
examples of inappropriate jargon, obtuse verbiage, over-used expressions,
inappropriate foreign terms and the like. Be creative, this just might be
fun! For further information and examples: The Critical Thinking Op-Ed (Commentary)
Project: First, choose the
op-ed piece or article you will be analyzing. You can use an opinion piece or
article from any newspaper, magazine, web site, etc... It does not have to be
about politics, but wouldn't it make more sense if it were? A traditional
opinion/editorial is an argument by someone who is clearly identified, paid
to write it, and qualified to have an opinion on the subject. DO NOT use
editorials (they have no "by line." - they are written by a staff).
DO NOT use "letters to the editor." DO NOT USE BLOGS - unless the
piece conforms to the standards of a traditional op-ed piece (from 250 - 1500
words, clearly on one topic, expert, etc). The
web page explains the eight answers you must provide about the op-ed piece.
Just fill in the blanks, with bullet points or brief clauses, do not copy the
question - Post answers on Canvas in the assignment section. Click here to learn more: “Critical Thinking And YOU” The Party Identification (ID)
Project: The Party Identification
(ID) Project - click here for details - You are forced to look around your world and
find which political party people around you identify with. Then you
share our results on Canvas. Just follow the directions and you will earn the
max points!!! You DO NOT have to
post the names of the people you asked - just discuss the results. The Political Contribution
Project: The Political
Contribution Project - click here for more details - You have a million dollars to give to either
five political groups. This can be done on the web and just might be
fun - check it out. Post work on Canvas in assignment section -
just follow the directions and you'll earn the max points!! The Mid-Term Exam Paper: On Canvas, you will post a 5 -8 page paper
responding to one of four prompts taken from the “Some Things To Think About”
at the bottom of each lecture. Click here for details of
Mid-Term Exam Paper The FINAL EXAM : 50 points for (my choice of) One or two of the ESSAYS from the
list provided by clicking here. and one to five (5) "short answer"
questions (1-3 paragraphs) based on the discussion questions on each weekly
lecture pages ("Some things to think about"). The Final
cannot be taken early. No work will be accepted after the final closes. The
Final CAN NOT be taken late.. Click Here To See
Potential Final Exam LONG Essay Questions. |
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5. LACC & Related info… Students are responsible
to live up to, and adhere to, all rules and regulations listed in the Student
Handbook, the College Catalog, the College Schedule of Classes, and the
various regulations, requirements and rules of the College and the District. Students with disabilities
or who need any assistance or reasonable accommodation should contact the
instructor. Such students are encouraged to contact the Office of Disabled
Student Services Note Well:
Plagiarism is the serious ethical and legal violation of presenting other
people's words or ideas as your own. Plagiarism or any other form of cheating
can result in a failing grade for the paper, a failing grade for the course,
and a formal report to the dean of students. See the student conduct code in
the Catalog and Schedule of Classes. Students are
encouraged to form and work in study groups. However each
student must do her or his own work. Students who copy, cheat, plagiarize or
in other fashion violate the spirit or letter (or both) of the rules of the
College or the District (or both) may be excluded from this class, at a
minimum. Please do not ask for
an incomplete. I will not grant it. Any questions - please
email me: meyerjn@lacitycollege.edu Canvas, email and the internet are NOT PERFECT (me neither,
you?). If you think I have made an error or an omission, email me ASAP! PLEASE - Always
include your Full Name & section number in all emails and all texts (ur name on all txts, pls).
Or I will not respond. LACC Addendum
Mandatory Information - Spring 2018 Course: POL SCI 001 Grading Scale or
Criteria Drop Date and
Repeats: For classes from
8/28/17 to 12/17/17, the deadline to drop without a “W” on your transcript is
September 10, 2017. Effective July 1, 2012 students are allowed three (3)
attempts to pass a single class within the Los Angeles Community Attendance
Policy: Students who are
registered and miss the first class meeting
may lose their right to a place in the class. Whenever students are absent
more hours than the number of hours the class meets per week, the instructor
may exclude them Accommodations: Students with a verified disability
who may need authorized accommodation(s) for this class are encouraged to
notify the instructor and the Office of Special Services (323-953-4000,
ext.2270) as soon as possible, and at least two weeks before any exam or
quiz. All information will remain confidential. Student Code of
Conduct: Violations of academic integrity include, but
are not limited to, the following actions: cheating on an exam, plagiarism,
working together on an assignment, paper or project when the instructor has
specifically stated students should not do so, submitting the same term paper
to more than one instructor, or allowing another individual to assume one’s
identity for the purpose of enhancing one’s grade (see LACCD Board Rule
9803.28). Penalties may include a grade of zero or |
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6. “Student Checklist” and "Student Statement"… Checklist: 1. Register for the
class. DOWNLOAD the NO COST Text book. Start Reading it. 2. Get on Canvas and
read the Class Home Page/Syllabus and READ IT. Begin doing all the things for
the checklist BEFORE Day ONE. 3.. The class schedule
will NOT change for you. You must adapt to it. 4. This is a large
class so please be courteous and give me time to grade things... 5. Read the student
handbook especially about cheating and doing your own work. 6. After you have done
all of the above and can honestly attest to everything in the student
statement (Below) - copy it and paste it into the proper place in Canvas.
Make sure you put your FULL NAME and Section Number) where it belongs (2
places) and - DO NOT email it to me ... just post it on Canvas. (Wait for it
to open on the first day of class) And don’t forget to post
on the Class Welcome discussion on canvas. Do both of these and stay in the
class. Fail to do both and be dropped after week 1. "Student Statement" for Political
Science 1, ONLINE:
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