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Government Syllabus
Course Overview
Students will engage with the processes of government and politics. Students will be
introduced to the structures and procedures of U.S. government as a foundation from
which to comparatively research, study and analyze other world governments. This year
we will also take a comprehensive look at the structures, procedures, processes and
customs of the Non-Government Organizations and Inter-Governmental Organizations.
Students will be assessed on the quality of the written work, multimedia presentations as
well as their participation in classroom discussions and debates.
Required Text
United States Government: Principles in Practice. McDougal, Holt. 2012.
Course Materials
U.S. Government textbook
Class notebook
Homework book
2 pencils & 2 pens
Eraser & white out
1 USB


Instructor
Igor Valentic
Phone
15821828821
Email
igor@laschina.org
Office Location
402
Office Hours
8:00-8:30
3:45-4:30