Course Description
Honors American Government uses the pedagogical methods common to all Honors courses: interdisciplinary, writing- intensive, collaborative, and experiential instruction. Course content makes a connection through a common theme with other courses offered within the specified transdisciplinary unit. This course covers the structure and functions of the American national, state and local governments. Emphasis is placed on the development of democratic institutions through historical and contemporary studies. Students have the opportunity to learn what has shaped the United States Constitution, its amendments, and the operation of one鈥檚 role in a democratic government.
Units: 3
Credit - Degree Applicable Transferable to both UC and CSU
Course Details
- Grade Options: Letter Grade
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 鈥� 54
- In-Class Lab Hours: 0
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: None
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: None
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to both UC and CSU - 看片视频 GE: Area A-4: Social & Behavioral Sciences
- CSU GE: Area D - Social Sciences
US-2: United States Constitution and government
US-3: California state and local government - UC/IGETC GE: Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Science
- C-ID: POLS 110 - Introduction to American Government and Politics