Introduction to American Government and Politics

Course Calendar

August 1 – August 31
American Government and Politics
8:30 – 9:20 MWF in Administration 435
Calendar last updated on September 9
August 1 (Wednesday)
* Holiday: Lammas Day
August 3 (Friday)
* Nothing for today.
August 6 (Monday)
* Nothing for today.
August 8 (Wednesday)
* Nothing for today.
August 10 (Friday)
* Nothing for today.
August 13 (Monday)
* Nothing for today.
August 15 (Wednesday)
* Nothing for today.
August 17 (Friday)
* Nothing for today.
August 20 (Monday)
* Nothing for today.
August 22 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: Introduction to Class
* Read for today: The Communist Manifesto, Part I
* Note: Classes begin
August 24 (Friday)
* Major assignment due today:
Scavenger Hunt
* Discussion Topic: What is class. And why does Marx use this division?
* Read for today: The Communist Manifesto, Part II
August 27 (Monday)
* Discussion Topic: How close is America to Communism?
* Read for today: The Communist Manifesto, Part III/IIII
August 29 (Wednesday)
* Discussion Topic: Final Thoughts on Marx’s Manifesto
* Read for today: Cargo Cult Science (Feynman 1971)
* Read for today: What Is Science? (Forsberg 2007)
August 31 (Friday)
* Discussion Topic: What is science? Why does it matter?
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Today:
April 2, 2025
Major Assignments:
i*Scavenger Hunt
i*Write five hypotheses
i*What is the purpose of government?
i*US Supreme Court Paper
i*Political Leanings
Quizzes and Exams:
*First Examination
*Second Examination (8:00–9:40)