This class will be offered first semester and there is summer work which will be turned in on the first day of school. AP Comparative Government is a one-semester college survey course that provides students with a coherent knowledge of global studies by evaluating five world political systems: Great Britain, the former Soviet Union and Russia, China, Nigeria, Iran, and Mexico. Content is organized around a country-to -country format, with six systems explored in detail. Much of the information in the course comes from student reading of classic and current literature in the field. Emphasis in class is on lecture and discussion; student analysis and writing are also strongly emphasized. With this study, students will comprehend the vast diversity of political structures, its practices, and how these societies fit into the global realm.
AP Grades are weighted. You will receive five bonus points that will be added to the nine weeks grade. Since students are also asking colleges to accept college credit for the class, much of the evaluation is determined by student writing and analysis. Generally, grades are determined through tests (both multiple choice and essay formats) and reading analyses (usually one or two typed pages) Also, there will be group assignments which will include library research.
Most of what we do in class will deal with very current information. The following websites can be most helpful in your research.
Name of Country Iran www.iranonline.com/iran/iran-info/Government/ Mexico Russia United Kingdom
1. CNN - has a rapidly growing site dedicated to nothing but news, with a focus on American politics. The best source for government and politics in other countries is "Allpolitics in the American government section.
2. C-SPAN'S website lists its programming schedule and offers others materials for downloading and/or purchase.
3. The Times of London is currently Britain's only daily newspaper fully available at no cost on the Internet. With the first visit to the site, fill out a subscription for continuing access.
4. American newspapers currently putting more and more international news on the net include:
5. There is a new website that is a great link for international websites. It is called ecola.
6. The British Broadcasting Corporation is developing a website focusing on news for the British public. Its world service also provides news from other countries in a multitude of languages.