KEEP YOUR CELL PHONES OUT OF SIGHT.

You're expected to be in our classroom every class day, be punctual, be attentive.
Those who are present and punctual can receive 3/3 points for submitting notes. This is optional. I mark it excused if you don't submit them.
If you're tardy or absent, then I mark you "excused." You are never penalized for tardiness or absence or inattentiveness. So, when you're absent (i.e., for athletic competitons, illness, other personal matters), you are excused.
I do track attendance for my own records, but no grade weight is assigned to your "Roll Call Attendance" mark.
You must have a charged laptop computer with you every class day. It's an essential tool for getting work done.
The home page of the Canvas course is your syllabus. Check it for the start and due dates of all assigned work. All work is assigned and submitted in Canvas.
Set all all your Canvas "Notifications" to "Notify Immediately" on everything. That way, you'll be notified of all dates assignments open and close; of all my comments/feedback on your work; and of all announcements.
Get all work in on time. No extensions, regardless of your other obligations.
Every week, there is assigned work that is either a quiz (on classroom and reading content), a brief upload, or a discussion post. Submitted weekly work is worth about 30 points for a total of 400 points for the semester.
Notes points can earn you 6/6 points per week for a total 64/64 points. It's an easy boost to your grade.
For quizzes, Canvas automatically saves your work throughout the period the assignment is open. So, you may open and reopen them repeatedly and work on them as slowly as you wish until the due date. You don't need to quiz homeworks in one sitting. Don't click "Submit" until you are sure you are done. This video shows you how Canvas quizzes work in my class.
You may work with other classmates on quizzes and you may visit me for help as well during my visiting/tutoring hours. Feedback on quizzes: 24 hours after the due date, you will be able to see your correct responses in the answer key.
You may visit my office during my scheduled "visiting/tutoring hours" for help on any assigned work.
The final exam, week 15, is worth 30 points. 25 multiple-choice/matching items (25 points) and 1 essay question (5 points) It is comprehensive, covering topics from homework quizzes and class sessions. It is not timed and you can work with others. It is open for 2 1/2 days during "Finals Week."
Classroom engagement: Be engaged in the learning experience. Show up, take notes, pay attention, don't get distracted by devices. Some days, I devote classroom time for you to work on assignments while having me available for help and feedback. The more engaged you are in the classroom, the less homework you will have and, generally, the more you will succeed academically. Be visible, look interested (i.e., don't look bored; don't look at your phone), ask questions, raise points, spark discussion in class. If you want to impress me and have me give you the benefit of the doubt, then not only show up but also show an interest in the learning experience. Even faking interest is better than showing me you're not interested.
Academic accommodations must be sought through the Center for Academic Excellence.

Course Goals: To study the dynamic and cyclical relationships among the American electoral system; election campaigns; and the making of public and foreign policy by inquiring into the following:

issues and agenda setting in public and foreign affairs
public policy at local, state and federal level
foreign policy
the electorate's attitudes and preferences
interest group influence
mass media (traditonal and social) influence
local, state and federal elections
candidate and issue campaigns
election and campaign law/regulation

Learning Outcomes: Inquiry and Analysis, Social Science Knowledge and Understanding, Critical Thinking, Written and Oral Communication, Digital Literacy, Quanitative Literacy, Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning Projects: conduct survey research, develop campaign strategy