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Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: GOVT-2306 (Section: 1C, CRN: 10202) Texas Government |
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| Instructor | Dr. Albert Thigpen | ||||||||
| thigpenat@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6513 | ||||||||
| Office | Madison Monroe Education - Room: 228 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Office Hours: The Instructor will be available immediately before and after class or by appointment. | ||||||||
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| Description | Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Government and Politics in the Lone Star State, Fifth--Ninth Edition, L. Tucker Gibson, Jr. and Clay Robinson |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | Articles and supplemental information as provided by the instructor. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | TSIA complete in reading.">TSIA complete in reading. | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. Describe state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government. Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas. Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government. Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in Texas. Analyze the state and local election process. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Analyze issues, policies and political culture of Texas |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Lecture Topics in Government 2306 -- Texas Government Course Overview and Introduction /The Social and Economic Milieu of Texas Politics The Texas Constitution Intergovernmental Relationships Interest Groups and Political Power In Texas The Mass Media in Texas Politics The Party System in Texas Elections, Campaigns, and Political Behavior The Bureaucracy and Policy Implementation The Texas Executive/The Texas Legislature The Judicial System in Texas Local Government in Texas: Cities, Towns, Counties and Special Districts |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Exam/Assignment Timing is subject to change: Week 5 Group Member Listing Due Week 6 - Exam 1 Week 7 - Group Name and Topic Request Due Week 10 - Exam 2 Week 15 - Group Presentations Week 16 - Exam 3/Final ============================================================================================================================= Week 1 January 19, 2023 Week 2 " 26, Week 3 February 2, 2023 Week 4 " 9, Week 5 " 16, Week 6 " 23, Week 7 March 2, 2023 Week 8 " 9, Week 9, " 16, Week 10 " 23, SPRING BREAK Week 11 " 30, Week 12 April 6, 2023 Week 13 " 13, Week 14 " 20, Week 15 " 27, Week 16 May 16, 2023 Week 17 " 11 =============================================================================================================================== |
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| Final Exam Date | May 4, 2023 - 6:00 PM Through May 4, 2023 - 8:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies | The making up of missed assignments will be strictly at my discretion. | ||||||||
| Attendance Policy |
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than three absences from the course will receive an academic penalty. Students are required to follow syllabus assignments as noted even if class does not meet. Students are to notify the instructor of any anticipated absence either directly or via approved course contact. Students are not automatically entitled to make up missed work. |
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| Additional Information | Students are responsible for the information and assignments shown on the syllabus whether particularly reviewed in a class setting or not. | ||||||||
| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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