Political Science 4090 - American Government for the Secondary Classroom

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University of Missouri-St Louis

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Prerequisites: POL SCI 4090/SEC ED 4090 must be taken concurrently with HIST/SEC ED 4011 except with special consent of the School Studies Coordinator. (Same as SEC ED 4090)Adapts the themes and subject matter of American government to the secondary classroom and trains teachers in techniques particularly designed to maximize the use of primary sources, foster critical inquiry, and encourage knowledge of subject matter. Particular emphasis will be placed on defining the broad and connecting themes of American government, on expanding bibliography, and on choosing methods of inquiry for use in an interactive classroom. Either HIST/SEC ED 3257 or 3258 or POL SCI/SEC ED 3209 must be taken the same semester as HIST/SEC ED 3255 except with special consent of the Social Studies Coordinator. Can be counted towards the Political Science major requirement, but not the American Politics subgroup. Counts towards Social Studies Certification.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umsl.edu/

Phone Number:

(314) 516-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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