Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ557636
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-1049-0965
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American Government: A Comparative Approach.
Elfenbein, Caleb; Reitano, Richard
PS: Political Science and Politics, v30 n3 p540-52 Sep 1997
Presents a syllabus for an undergraduate U.S. government course that emphasizes theoretical foundations, institutions, governmental authority, national issues, and the making of public policy. Discusses the various methodologies for the course including traditional lecture-discussion, films, simulations, and readings. Describes in-class simulations on coalition building and political party platforms. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Course Organization, Democracy, Democratic Values, Government (Administrative Body), Higher Education, Instructional Development, Instructional Materials, Introductory Courses, Learning Activities, Political Science, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Study, United States Government (Course), Writing Assignments
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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