Pima Community College
POS 100
Intro to Political Science
Instructor:
Vic Napier, MBA
Textbook:
Danziger, J., (2007). Understanding the Political World. New York, NY: Pearson
Location:
Downtown Campus AH 142
Monday and Wednesday 12:30PM -- 3:10PM
Please bookmark this page and check back often. Materials needed for class participation will be routinely posted here.
Session 1
Introduction and Orientation
Presentation:
Readings:
The Constitution of the United States
Session 2
The Road to Revolution and the Founders Who Took It
Presentation
Readings
Forest Lake event canceled; too political
Session 3
The Constitution
Presentation
Readings
The
Untold History of Post-Civil War 'Neoslavery'
Machiavelli, Not Such a Bad Guy?
Session 4
Documents
The Constitution of the United States
Readings
In Chicago, Youth Violence Prompts Clampdown
Session 5
Bill of Rights, Civil Rights
Presentation
Readings
Mexico reconquers California? Absolut drinks to that!
Katrina:
Political Issues Snarled Plans for Federal Troops
Troops Begin Combat Ops in NOLA
Here to Help (Vid)
Eminem Lyrics
Session 6/7
Political Parties, War of 1812
Presentation
Readings
The Real Story of the Star Spangled Banner
Adam Smith on Role of Government
8-year-old suspended for sniffing marker
Session 8/9
Civil War
Readings
Texas defends separation of polygamist sect kids from moms
Colorado Woman Charged With ‘False Reporting’ May Link to Texas Raid
Session 10
Bureaucracies
Presentation
Readings
The Inhumanity of Government Organizations
Asch, Milgram, Zimbardo and Conformity
Session 11
Bureaucracies
Presentation
Rise and Reform of Bureaucracy
Readings
Court broadens police power in searches
Elizabeth Loftus and False Memories
Due Monday May 5
Session 12
Bureaucracies and Authoritarians
Presentation
No Readings!
Session 13
State and Local Political Landscape
Presentations
Administrative Rules and Arizona Revised Statues
Readings/Web Sties
Session 14
International Relations
Presentation
Readings
Session 15
Final Exam Monday May 12
Final Papers Due May 12
(But will be accepted through May 19 -- Penalties may apply)
Review "How to Write a an Essay" on homepage
Follow citation directions, include references on last page
Fun and Interesting Political Science Tidbits
Political and Historical Quotes
Movies You Need to See
The Wind and the Lion
Casablanca
High Noon
Swing Shift