2023 Fall
XPOLSCI 1 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to American Politics
Wendy Muse Sinek
Class #:30449
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
UC Berkeley Extension
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 40
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 40
Waitlist Max: 8
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 7 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
TUE, DECEMBER 12TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
1995 University 204
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Course Catalog Description
An introductory analysis of the structure and operations of the American political system, primarily at the national level.
Class Description
FPF Thread: Social Justice. The Pledge of Allegiance proclaims that the United States is “one Nation” with “liberty and justice for all.” What does that mean, and for whom? To what extent does the U.S. live up to its stated ideals? This introductory course will explore these questions, analyzing the structure and operations of the American political system at the national level through the lens of social justice, with a particular focus on how people can create positive change.
Rules & Requirements
Requisites
- Enrollment in this course is restricted to first semester students participating in the Fall Program for First Semester (FPF). Non-FPF students are not permitted to enroll in this course.
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for XPOLSCI 1 after completing POL SCI 1. A deficient grade in XPOLSCI 1 may be removed by taking POL SCI 1.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
American Institutions Requirement
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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