Political Science II
Syllabus
Official Course Description
COURSE NUMBER / POLISCI II 13018400
COURSE TITLE / Political Science II
COURSE CREDIT / 1
MEETING TIME / Monday-Friday
Instructor:Eduardo J. Hinojos
Telephone Number: (915) 937-3021 / e-mail:
Conference Time:1st and 2ndPeriod
I. / Course Description:
This course uses a variety of methodological approaches to examine the process, systems, and political dynamics of the United States and other nations. The dynamic component of this course includes current United States and world events.
This course is recommended for those with a high interest in Governance and/or Public Administration as a future career possibility.
Course Pre-requisite: Principles of Government and Public Administration and Political Science 1.
II. / Rationale:
Third year instruction in Principles of Governance and Public Administration, namely Political Science II, is aimed at presenting an in depth study of ideas that have been critical in shaping diplomatic ties and determined international political contexts. Such ideas will be analyzed in depth in order to prompt students to think in a meaningful manner concerning the world around them.Students will essentially be involved in a comparative study aimed at unknotting misconceptions, and overcoming bias for the sake of clearer explanations as to the world around them. They will have the opportunity to analyze and perhaps improve upon current national and international policies. This will assist students in the development of their own leadership style and vision for the world they will inhabit in their adult years. Finally, students will also be expected to apply these ideas to local government and seek ways in which their own communities can be improved or changed positively.
*This course is the THIRD in a 4 year long program aimed at highly preparing students with an interest in government and public administration as a possible career choice
Student Organizations Available:
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III. / College Preparation/Credit
This course will prepare students to not only succeed but excel among their peers in related government and public administration courses at the college/university level.
IV. / Course Objectives:
Semester 1 (Fall) / Semester 2 (Spring)
  1. Diplomacy
  2. Embassies and Diplomacy
  3. Bargaining and Game Theory
  4. Viewpoints in a Democratic Society
  5. Interest Groups and You/ Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations
  6. Defend your Stance
/
  1. International Relations
  2. International Systems
  3. Foreign Policy/Policymaking/Types
  4. Morality and Ethics in International Affairs
  5. History of Public Administration/ Bureaucracies
  6. Pluralism, Displacement, Concentration, and Technological Complexity

V. / Assessment: Activities allow for systematic measurement of the effectiveness of different teaching techniques and tools in helping students grasp key concepts, skills, and/or information in a given course. Instructors use data from assessment activities to modify how the course is taught to continuously improve student understanding and mastery of course material. Therefore, students should give their best effort to their role in assessment.
Grading Policy for each 9 Week Session
Daily assignments/Quizzes=50%
Tests/Projects=25%
Nine Weeks Test=25%
VI. / Materials and Requirements
Provided Materials:
1) American Government: Institutions and Policies, 12th Edition
2) Ideas That Shape a Nation, 2nd Edition
Materials Not Provided:
1) Writing utensils
2) Composition Notebook
3) Coloring Pencils
4) Loose leaf paper
5) Energy
VII. / Certifications
Not applicable
VIII. / Brief semester outline of course of study
SEMESTER 1
Week / Topics / Chapter
Readings
1-3 / Diplomacy and the Golden Rule / TBA
4-6 / Embassies and Types of Diplomacy / TBA
7-9 / Bargaining and Game Theory
/ TBA
10-12 / Viewpoints in a Democratic Society / TBA
13-15 / Interest Groups and You/ Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations / TBA
16-18 / Defend your Stance / PROJECT
SEMESTER 2
Week / Topics / Chapter
Readings
1-3 / International Relations / TBA
4-6 / International Systems / TBA
7-9 / Foreign Policy/Policymaking/Types / TBA
10-12 / Morality and Ethics in International Affairs / TBA
13-15 / History of Public Administration/ Bureaucracies / TBA
16-18 / Pluralism, Displacement, Concentration, and Technological Complexity / PAPER AND FINDINGS

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