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Political Science II Syllabus

Official Course Description

COURSE NUMBER POLISCI II 13018400 COURSE TITLE Political Science II COURSE CREDIT 1

MEETING TIME Monday-Friday

Instructor: Eduardo J. Hinojos e-mail: [email protected] Telephone Number: (915) 937-2200 Conference Time: 8TH Period

I. Course Description: This course uses a variety of methodological approaches to examine the process, systems, and political dynamics of the United States and other nations. The dynamic component of this course includes current United States and world events.

This course is recommended for those with a high interest in Governance and/or Public Administration as a future career possibility.

Course Pre-requisite: Principles of Government and Public Administration and Political Science 1.

II. Rationale: Third year instruction in Principles of Governance and Public Administration, namely Political Science II, is aimed at presenting an in depth study of ideas that have been critical in shaping diplomatic ties and determined international political contexts. Such ideas will be analyzed in depth in order to prompt students to think in a meaningful manner concerning the world around them. Students will essentially be involved in a comparative study aimed at unknotting misconceptions, and overcoming bias for the sake of clearer explanations as to the world around them. They will have the opportunity to analyze and perhaps improve upon current national and international policies. This will assist students in the development of their own leadership style and vision for the world they will inhabit in their adult years. Finally, students will also be expected to apply these ideas to local government and seek ways in which their own communities can be improved or changed positively.

*This course is the THIRD in a 4 year long program aimed at highly preparing students

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Student Organizations Available:  SkillsUSA o A national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations. o Dues: $7.50 State $8.00 National

III. College Preparation/Credit This course will prepare students to not only succeed but excel among their peers in related government and public administration courses at the college/university level. IV. Course Objectives: Semester 1 (Fall) Semester 2 (Spring) 1. Diplomacy 7. International Relations 2. Embassies and Diplomacy 8. International Systems 3. Bargaining and Game Theory 9. Foreign Policy/Policymaking/Types 4. Viewpoints in a Democratic Society 10. Morality and Ethics in International Affairs 5. Interest Groups and You/ Governmental 11. History of Public Administration/ and Non-Governmental Organizations Bureaucracies 6. Defend your Stance 12. Pluralism, Displacement, Concentration, and Technological Complexity

V. Assessment: Activities allow for systematic measurement of the effectiveness of different teaching techniques and tools in helping students grasp key concepts, skills, and/or information in a given course. Instructors use data from assessment activities to modify how the course is taught to continuously improve student understanding and mastery of course material. Therefore, students should give their best effort to their role in assessment.

Grading Policy for each 9 Week Session Daily assignments/Quizzes=50% Tests/Projects=25% Nine Weeks Test=25%

VI. Materials and Requirements Provided Materials: 1) American Government: Institutions and Policies, 12th Edition 2) Ideas That Shape a Nation, 2 nd Edition

Materials Not Provided: 1) Writing utensils 2) Composition Notebook 3) Coloring Pencils 4) Loose leaf paper

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VII. Certifications Not applicable VIII. Brief semester outline of course of study

SEMESTER 1 Chapter Week Topics Readings Diplomacy and the Golden Rule TBA 1-3 Embassies and Types of Diplomacy TBA 4-6 Bargaining and Game Theory TBA 7-9 Viewpoints in a Democratic Society TBA 10-12 Interest Groups and You/ Governmental and Non- TBA 13-15 Governmental Organizations Defend your Stance PROJECT 16-18

SEMESTER 2 Chapter Week Topics Readings International Relations TBA 1-3 International Systems TBA 4-6 Foreign Policy/Policymaking/Types TBA 7-9 Morality and Ethics in International Affairs TBA 10-12 History of Public Administration/ Bureaucracies TBA 13-15

Pluralism, Displacement, Concentration, and Technological PAPER AND 16-18 Complexity FINDINGS

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