COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Syllabus and Policies.
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COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICSSyllabus and Policies
Description Sovereignty and Power Political Institutions Citizens and the State Political and Economic
Change Public Policy.
• China• Russia• Iran• United Kingdom• Nigeria• Mexico
The AP Test Tuesday May 14 50%- 55 Multiple Choice (45 min) 50%- Free Response Questions
5 short answer 2 conceptual analysis 1 country in context
Class Outline1. Introduction and the European Union (10 days)2. United Kingdom (11 days)3. Russia (9 days)4. China (8 days)5. Mexico (8 days)6. Nigeria (8 days)7. Iran (8 days)8. Review (7-10 days)9. Post Exam Project (4-5 days)
Why these Countries?
Reading Introduction to Comparative Politics by
Mark Kesselman, et al. (4th Ed.) Readings in Comparative Politics by Mark
Kesselman and Joel Krieger Numerous web pages and news sites What You Need to Know by Kenneth
Wedding (4th Ed.)- Recommended The Economist magazine- Recommended
Tests and Quizzes Tests:
eight tests 1/2 multiple choice, 1/2 free response questions
Quizzes: most class days Assess reading and review. five multiple choice questions Each incorrect question will be 10% off of the total score Some quizzes will be open notes, doubled, or have bonus
questions One quiz a semester may be exempted from the grade
book
Assignments Essays
book of their choice, country specific public policy, and a film
Articles Assigned by Mr. Hairgrove Students find one per unit One paragraph summary, one paragraph
reaction Classwork
Work Expectations Be responsible Be prepared Be engaged in class I don’t give you BS assignments, don’t
give me BS work
Tech Policies1. Stay on relevant websites and programs during class
time. 2. Use of technology to cheat, view pornography, bully
other students, or any other inappropriate action will result in the fullest possible consequences from school administrators.
3. Any technology failure at school or at home is the responsibility of the student.
4. No technology is allowed out during quizzes or tests.5. iPads can be borrowed first on a need basis then on a
first come basis. Borrowed iPads must be wiped down and docked after use.
Technology Goals Assignments submitted via internet Students access calendar, notes via
website Students can take notes in class via
technology Some teachers don’t believe you are
responsible enough. Don’t prove them right!
Late Assignments A specific time window to be submitted. 10% penalty per day and will not be
accepted after five class days. No article summary accepted after test
Absences Students are responsible for any notes or assignments
given in class. Before discussing with Mr. Hairgrove, check his
website and talk to another student about what was missed.
Any missed quizzes must be made up before or after school.
Students will have the number of class days absent to make up work from when they are absent.
If a student is going to miss a scheduled test, they must inform Mr. Hairgrove in advance or by 10 am the day of the test.
Class Calendar There will be a class calendar on my
website. Updated continuously and is subject to
change. Students are responsible for keeping up
with changes made on the website or communicated in class.
Classroom Expectations Pick up your assigned clicker and be
seated by the time the bell rings Fluid transition with desk movements Pencils Bathroom
Note-Taking Expectations Ask me more questions than I ask you g