1. (Introduction to) American Politics PS 125(D)

2. More about you… Name What classes have you taken about American government and politics? Have you had any experiences participating in government or politics? How often do you read or consume the news about public affairs?

3. My info Dr. Casey Dominguez caseydominguez@sandiego.edu http://home.sandiego.edu/~caseydominguez/ –Has the SYLLABUS, powerpoints, assignments Office: 285 IPJ Office Hours: –MWF 11:15-12:15 and 1:20-2 E-Reserve Password POLS125POLS125

4. Policies Tardiness: It’s rude. I notice. I do not repeat information. Texting: I CAN SEE YOU. I AM CALCULATING YOUR PARTICIPATION GRADE AS WE SPEAK. YOU WILL RECEIVE NO FURTHER WARNING. Late papers: 1/3 grade for every day late Cheating and Plagiarism: I will report you to the Dean for even a minor infraction. You will receive an F on any paper that contains plagiarized/copied material. –ALL essays must be uploaded to turnitin.com.

5. Grades Final exam (25%) Midterm (20%) Media paper (3-5 pages)(15%) Simulation paper (7-9 pages)(25%) Class attendance and active participation (10%) Class presentation ( 5%)

6. Why are you here? Do you think you know a lot about the American political system? Do you think there is a lot you need to learn about the American political system? Are you interested in the American political system?

7. What I hope you will take away from this class… Vocabulary!!! Feelings of civic competence An orientation to political information A richer, deeper understanding of American Democracy

8. I think we get to ask some really interesting questions in this class! How does our political system really work? How much of the information you receive about it through the media and popular culture is true? What responsibilities does citizenship require? What should US citizens know? Is our system of government fair? To whom? By what standards?