So how does the American political system work? Who are some of the key actors? What are key concepts for a student trying to understand what’s going on? How can I as a citizen influence politics?
Civic Engagement in American Democracy
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Civic Engagement in American Democracy
Instructors: Dr. Bruce W Jentleson
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13 hours to complete
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There are 4 modules in this course
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1 video1 reading
This week we'll learn who is who in American Democracy.
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8 videos4 readings9 assignments
This week we'll learn how American Democracy is structured and how forces—internal and external—affect it.
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5 videos3 readings6 assignments
This week we'll learn how American citizens can affect their political system.
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5 videos4 readings6 assignments
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EJ
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Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024
Great course to better understand how the american political system works
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Loved it. Tutors were great and lessons were simple. I enjoyed this course.
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Easy and quick course taught by great professors with great and experienced backgrounds. Not hard AT ALL! I completed the course in it entirety in two, two hour sessions.
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