Introduces the development and maintenance of the U.S. system of government. Surveys the nature of American political institutions, behavior, ideas and their structure. Explores core beliefs and their effect on government participation. Explores the role of citizens in a diverse democracy. Requires participation in a 15-hour service learning project outside the classroom with a K-12 partner site, community agency or organization. Credit may be earned in any POL 103 course, any POL 104 course, any POL 105 course or any POL 111 course, but not in more than one. (This course satisfies the American Government/Foundational Civics graduation requirement in all curricula. Additionally, this meets the civic engagement graduation requirement in AA and AS degrees.)
Prerequisites: ENG111A, ENG111C