Welcome to American Politics

Hello, Everyone!

Hello everyone and welcome to American Politics 100. We are in such great times of change in our political sphere (everyday there is something new) and there has been no better time to take this course. I am excited and honored that you have chosen to go on this educational journey with me. Thank you! I will guide through this journey through online content and non-mandatory, recorded live sessions that will include special topics and visits from some of our esteemed elected officials amongst others.

But first, to help you get started, and for us to get to know each other, I want to give you your first week’s assignment early. You will have until Saturday to turn it in. Please go to the Discussion page here on Canvas and tell me about yourself by answering the four questions posed.

Our course will be available for you in two ways to best accommodate learning styles. We will have non-mandatory live classes (synchronous lectures) as well as recorded content (asynchronous materials) available for you. You need not do both. For the live classes, attendance will merit you extra credit. If you cannot attend, do not worry. Every live class is recorded and the link will be sent to your canvas email.

Live classes will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can access the live class via the TechConnect Zoom link on the left.

Please go through all the web pages to familiarize yourself with how we'll operate. You'll see that your textbook is FREE!!! Please contact me as soon as possible if you run into any issues so we can work together to meet your needs.