POLI31061 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 3 Angelia Wilson Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 <p>This course offers students the opportunity to consider the nuances of American Politics. Working across broad themes of democracy, inclusion, exclusion and power the course provides a detailed examination of American Politics.</p> <p>This course offers students the opportunity to consider the nuances of American Politics. Working across broad themes of democracy, inclusion, exclusion and power the course provides a detailed examination of American Politics</p><p>The theme of democracy includes a look at the American the basics of the political system and demographic landscape. Following this, we will consider key issues for the electorate in recent presidential elections and the impact of money in electoral campaigns. The theme of inclusion focuses on signifiers of community and union in American culture. This will include a discussion of the American Dream, cultural symbols and the role of religion in America politics. This theme will include discussions of, for example, the American Christian Right, MAGA and the rise of right-wing populism, based on original research.</p><p>The theme of exclusion highlights the importance of race and class in US politics as well as the intersection of race and religion, the Southern Strategy, the history of the disenfranchisement of African-Americans and the Latina/o community. These themes, and that of power, will weave throughout the course and will be the primary focus for assessment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>1. Provide students with overview of American political culture;</p><p>2. Detail the intersection of democracy, inclusion, exclusion and power;</p><p>3. Articulate this intersection by addressing questions such as "Why do people vote against their own best interests?"; "How does the legacy of racism(s) manifest in and impact upon contemporary politics?"; "How does the 'American independent spirit' transform into<br/>political hegemony of 'conformity and normalcy'?"; "How is power understood in America and in American politics?"</p> <p>1. Articulate an understanding of the evolution of American political culture and connect<br/>&nbsp; &nbsp; this to contemporary debates.</p><p>2. Articulate an understanding of the complexity of American political culture - the<br/>&nbsp; &nbsp; intersections and tensions.</p> <p>1. Apply this new understanding to their everyday interpretations of American politics.</p><p>2. Consider the various themes within American politics from a range of perspectives.</p> <p>1. Traditional academic essay writing; short, focused, project writing; listening and engaging in debate on issues in American politics.</p><p>2. Research skills which deploy academic research knowledge and skills to assist in understanding emerging facts and commentary.</p><p>3. Be better informed spectators of American politics and consumers of news events involving America.</p> <p>The course will be taught through one 2 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial each week.</p><p>This will be supplemented by reading of core pieces (provided on Blackboard), the</p><p>expectation that students will read online US news outlets and engage with special sessions provided online via Blackboard). Each student will be offered individual sessions to discuss their final essays.</p> 0 Other 100% <p>3,000 Word long paper 75%</p><p>1,000 word short paper 25%</p> <p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Politics staff will provide feedback on written work within 15 working days of submission via Blackboard (if submitted through Turnitin).</p><p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Students should be aware that all marks are provisional until confirmed by the external examiner and the final examinations boards in June.</p><p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">For modules that do not have examination components the marks and feedback for the final assessed component are not subject to the 15 working day rule and will be released with the examination results. This applies to Semester 2 modules only. Semester one modules with no final examination will have their feedback available within the 15 working days.</p><p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">You will receive feedback on assessed essays in a standard format. This will rate your essay in terms of various aspects of the argument that you have presented your use of sources and the quality of the style and presentation of the essay. If you have any queries about the feedback that you have received you should make an appointment to see your tutor. Tutors and Course Convenors also have a dedicated office hour when you can meet with her/him to discuss course unit specific problems and questions.</p><p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">On assessments submitted through Turnitin you will receive feedback via Blackboard. This will include suggestions about ways in which you could improve your work in future. You will also receive feedback on non-assessed coursework, whether this is individual or group work. This may be of a more informal kind and may include feedback from peers as well as academic staff.</p> Y <p>Democracy in America, de Tocqueville</p><p>What's the Matter with Kansas?, Frank</p><p>American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony, Huntington</p><p>Race, Class, and Gender in the United States, Rothenberg</p><p>Caught, Gottschalk</p><p>Democracy Remixed, Cohen</p><p>AND keep up with news and current events</p> 0 0 0