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APSA Syllabi Collection

American Politics American Politics Revisited: Using Active Learning in Introductory Courses

American Politics Syllabi Collection

Since the first edition of this syllabi was printed in 1991, APSA has directed a project to develop ways of teaching Introductory American Government in comparative perspective, in philosophical perspective, and with the systematic inclusion of international issues in addition to political history, constitutional issues, philosophical foundations, realignment, the application of the 14th Amendment, and other organizing themes. Political science departments and, in fact, the liberal arts more generally, are facing two related challenges serious enough to be called crises: declining enrollments in our courses, and more students coming to colleges and universities deficient in the kinds of skills - reading comprehension, analytical abilities, effective writing -- that help them do well in our classes.

The purpose of this collection, then, is to suggest ways to deal with these challenges by stimulating students' interest in political science, particularly by moving beyond the traditional lecture method used in so many introductory classes. The collection editor, Marjorie Hershey, calls for your thoughtful review of the ideas and innovative teaching methods featured in this collection of exemplary course syllabi. These syllabi were published in the American Political Science Association's 1999 Political Science Course Syllabi Collection and edited by Marjorie R. Hershey, Indiana University. Read Editor Introduction by Marjorie Hershey.

COLLECTION INCLUDES:

American Politics
MICHELLE BROPHY-BAERMANN, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Introduction to American Government
AMY FRIED, University of Maine

The American Political System
MARGARET GROARKE, CUNY-Lehman College

American National Government
THOMAS HENSLEY, Kent State University

Introduction to American Politics
CHRIS HOWARD, The College of William and Mary

Introduction to American Government
SANDY MAISEL, Colby College

American Politics
TIMOTHY J. O'NEILL, Southwestern University

Introduction to American Government and Politics
DEREK REVERON, University of Illinois-Chicagoy

The American Political System
CRAIG A. RIMMERMAN, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

American National Politics/Comparative American Institutions
MORT SIPRESS, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Introduction to American Government
CRAIG M. WHEELAND, Villanova University

Introduction to American Government
CHRISTINE B. WILLIAMS, Bentley College