Simulation of Political Meetings in Intro to American Politics Redesign

The student will be able to place him/herself within the context of the American political system, and identify how his/her own life chances are shaped by political institutions. The student will engage in self-reflection on her/his own political orientation, its origins, and its consequences. The student will demonstrate his/her ability to critically assess political writing, past and present political conditions, and the role of citizenship in America’s representative democracy.