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Spring 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: GOVT-2306 (Section: 72B, CRN: 11374) Texas Government |
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| Instructor | Tieranny Decuir | ||||||||
| decuirts@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6548 | ||||||||
| Office | Student Center - Room: 415 | ||||||||
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| Additional Contact Information | None | ||||||||
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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.
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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| Core Objectives |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Introduction Challenges of the Twenty-First Century The Myths of Texas’s Political Culture The Sources of Texas’s Political Myths Changing Political Myths The Political Culture of Texas The Individualistic Subculture The Moralistic Subculture The Traditionalistic Subculture The People of Texas Native Americans Hispanics Black Americans Whites Asian Americans Politics, Race, and Ethnicity Growth and Changing Demographics Population Growth The Aging Population Urban Texas Wealth and Income Distribution Education and Literacy The Size and Geographic Diversity of Texas The Economy of Texas Economic Regions of Texas High Plains Region South Texas Border Region |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Introduction Challenges of the Twenty-First Century Week 2 The Myths of Texas’s Political Culture The Sources of Texas’s Political Myths Week 3 Changing Political Myths The Political Culture of Texas Week 4 The Individualistic Subculture The Moralistic Subculture The Traditionalistic Subculture Week 5 The People of Texas Native Americans Hispanics Week 6 Black Americans Whites Week 7 Asian Americans Politics, Race, and Ethnicity Week 8 Growth and Changing Demographics Population Growth Week 9 The Aging Population Urban Texas Week 10 Wealth and Income Distribution Education and Literacy Week 11 The Size and Geographic Diversity of Texas The Economy of Texas Week 12 Economic Regions of Texas Week 13 High Plains Region Week 14 South Texas Border Region Week 15 Upper East Texas Region Week 16 Final |
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| Final Exam Date | May 12, 2025 - 8:0 AM Through May 14, 2025 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Discussions- 20% Assignments - 20% Projects 20% Quizzes 20% Final Exam - 20% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
1. Read Assigned Powerpoints for the week. 2. Work any assignments for that week in Blackboard Ultra. Exams & Assignments : All exams will open on the designated week. If student fails to complete the exam before the closing date, student will receive a zero unless student has an excused absent. (example: Covid, sick, doctor's appointment, etc.) Student is to make arrangements to make up the test. Exams will consist of multiple choice and true or false questions. Books: Every student must have a copy of the required textbook or E-book as soon as the bookstore has it available or 2nd week. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties. Instructor will put grades into Blackboard. Students should keep a record of their own grades and average. Instructors will not average grades for students. I will not discuss your grades over the phone. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person or email me. Make-up or Late Assignments and exams Will be at the discretion of the instructor. Dishonest/Cheating: 1. Any student caught cheating or lending their work to another student, both students will receive a zero on the assignment. There is a difference between helping or showing someone how to do the work and someone giving their assignment to a student to copy. 2. Any student caught cheating on a test or final, will receive a "F" for the course. It is student's responsibility to check their email and blackboard ultra for any updates to class schedules or class work. Blackboard Issues: Any log in, passwords, or software problems needs to be resolved by the IT department. Please inform your instructor of any delays resulting for IT problems that can't be solved by class work deadlines. Pearson Issues: If you have issues with Pearson, student is to call Pearson Tech support. Please inform your instructor of any delays resulting with Pearson issues. |
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| Attendance Policy | Participate in weekly discussions and complete all assignments. | ||||||||
| Additional Information |
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| 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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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