Government in an Evolving Democracy

Summer 2013 quarter

Faculty

Artee Young law, literature, theatre

Fields of Study

community studies, education, government, law and government policy, law and public policy and political science

Preparatory for studies or careers in

teaching, law, public administration

Description

This goal of this course is to provide students with theoretical and pragmatic knowledge about how government and democratic systems function in the United States.  The approach to this body of information focuses on national, state, and local branches of government.  Themes include, but are not limited to, federalism, states' rights, and citizens' participatory governance and rights.  In addition to the text, students are required to read assigned U. S. Supreme Court and Washington State cases.  Students are also required to write short papers and to journal on the reading assignments in order to be prepared to participate in class discussions.  Students will work in groups to complete a final project.

Credit may be awarded in civics and government and contribute to minimum coursework expectations for various teaching endorsements.

Advertised Schedule

9a-2p Mon/Wed/Thu (Jul. 29 - Aug. 29)

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Special Expenses

$10 in photocopying expenses

Offered During

Day