PL SC 001 Introduction to American Government

Summer 2005

Class information:

Class meets: Monday through Friday from 3:55 pm - 5:10 pm

Room: 104 Rackely Building

Instructor: Ms. Heather L. Ondercin

Office: 215 Pond Building

E-mail: hlo114@psu.edu

Office phone: 86300732

Office hours: Tuesday 2:00 to 3:30, Thursday 2:30-3:30, and by appointment.

Syllabus

Grade Appeal Policy

Supplemental Readings are available online through the library's course reserve or I have

copies in my office that you can borrow to photocopy.

 

Short Assignments

Assignment 1: Comparing Constitutions, Due July 7th

Assignment 2: Public Opinion, Due July 18th

Assignment 3: Voter Turnout, Due July 25th

Assignment 4: Congress, Due August 1st

Assignment 5: Public Policy Brief, Due August 8th

 

Study Guides

Exam 1 Foundations of American Government

Exam 2 Political Behavior

Exam 3 Institutions of American Government

 

FINAL EXAM TIME: Friday August 12th, 2:30 to 4:20.

 

Extra Credit Due Monday August 8th