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Political Science P101

American Government

 

 

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POLS P101 Syllabus Spring 2012

Books for POLS P101:  All are REQUIRED (Spring 2012)

REQUIRED:

  • Turner, Charles C., with Stephenson, Bresler, Friedrich, and Karlesky. Introduction to American Government, 6th Edition. 2011. BVT Publishing. ISBN #  978-160229-969-6  (Note, this book is also available as an E-Book from BVT Publishing for $19.99, ISBN #978-1-60229-884-2.  Be sure you read and understand the restrictions on the use of E-Books; for example: you get only a 6-month subscription to use the book, you must use it on only one computer, and you cannot print it.)

  • Van Vechten, Rennee. California Politics: A Primer. CQ Press, 2010 ISBN # 978-1-60426-995-6  (2nd Edition is also fine -- ISBN # 978-1-4522-0306-5)

  • Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451. Any unabridged edition of this classic novel is fine.

  • iClicker. This is a standard iClicker, which is absolutely required for this class. It is an electronic device used for in-class polling, quizzes, etc.  One iClicker can be used by a single student for any number of classes at the same time and can be used again in future semesters. Each student MUST have his/her own iClicker and will need to bring it to class daily. iClickers can be resold and registered to a different student in future semesters.   Iclickers are available through the PC Bookstore for $40.   iClickers are available through Amazon.com for $34.51 new with free shipping for students.  iClickers are available through Walmart.com for $34.50 with free delivery to your local Walmart store.  Used iClickers are available for less on Amazon's marketplace or through ebay or other online sources.

 

  • LA Times, Online Edition (Free online)

Turner Text Web Page Power Point Slides for Class (Presentation slides used in lectures)
   
Presidential Libraries: good field trips for American Government Students  
Richard Nixon Presidential Library Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

 

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