POL K 200 - Issues in Contemporary American Politics

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Connecticut State Community College Three Rivers

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Prerequisite: Placement test score indicating ENG* K101 or completion of ENG* K100 with a "C" or better, and successful completion of any 100 level Social Science course. This course will explore all sides of the various issues that are currently being discussed by politicians and the electorate in America. These issues may include immigration policies, anti-poverty programs, gay and lesbian rights, legalization of marijuana, campaign finance reform, America's health care system, the USA Patriot Act, stem cell research, global warming, US military intervention abroad, abortion, gun control, crime. Since this is a seminar class, students will be expected to prepare multimedia presentations and participate in political debates toencourage independent thinking, critical analysis, and scholarly discussions.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.trcc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 886-0177

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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