Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR CONSTITUION
Term: Fall, 2001-2002
(011) (Sept. 4 – Dec. 15)
Course Number: CRJ 496k
Instructor: Dr. Allen Brown
Office
Phone: 219-473-4267
E-mail: abrown@ccsj.edu
Home
Phone: 219-937-4561
Office
Hours: Posted
Instructor
Background: Practicing attorney; former:
business owner and social worker.
Course
Time: ARRANGED
Course
Description: A general overview of the
Constitution and it's basic principles is presented through text materials,
case studies, and video seminars..
Cross-listed:
PAR 496Y, May substitute for PLS 220
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies:
Students in this course will:
·
Understand the basic general principles of American
government.
·
Be able to read and understand leading cases on the
Constitution.
·
Understand presidential powers generally, and war
powers specifically.
·
Understand campaign financing and the election
process.
·
Understand national security and freedom of the
press.
·
Understand and be able to argue "Right to
Live, right to die" issues.
·
Understand general issues about
"Immigration", aliens, and constitutional rights.
·
Understand "Affirmative Action" and
"Reverse Discrimination".
Textbooks: "The Constitution-Delicate
Balance", Friendly & Elliott, McGraw-Hill, 1984; and,
"A Guide To The
Constitution", McKenna, McGraw-Hill, 1984.
Learning
Strategies:
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 90
% of grade
Class
participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 10
% of grade
Class presentation and assessment instruments % of grade
Grading
Scale:
A: 94-100
% A-: 90-93 % B+: 87-89
% B: 84-86 %
B-: 80-83 %
C+: 77-79 %
C: 74-76
% C-: 70-73 % D+: 67-69
% D: 64-66 % D-:
60-63 % F:
59 % & below
Student
Responsibilities:
1. Submit all homework when due.
2. Read all assigned materials
PRIOR to test dates.
3. Watch recommended films.
4. Take each test on one of the
assigned test dates; generally, no make-ups.
Class
Policy for Assignments: All assignments
are to be submitted when due; late work will
be downgraded; after
one week late work will not be accepted.
Class
Policy on Attendance: Each student must
meet with instructor during first two weeks of school for orientation.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices: (Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.) Shut them off.
Class
Dates: Topics/Assignments:
Sept 5, 7, 10, OR 11 Orientation & Overview; Syllabus, Homework
Test
1 Covers: Films 1-2-3 ; McKenna Chapters 1-2-3
Test
2 Covers: Films 4-5-6 ; McKenna Chs. 4-5-6; Friendly Chs. 2-8-9-10-11
Test
3 Covers: Films 7-8-9-10; McKenna Chs.
7-8-9-10; Friendly Chs. 3 & 5
Test
4 Covers; Films 11-12-13; McKenna Chs. 11-13;
Friendly Chs. 13 & 15
Test
Dates:
Test
1: October 1 or 2
Room 507 6: 00
pm.
Test
2: October 22 or 23
Room 507 6:00 pm.
Test
3: November 12 or 13
Room 507 6:00 pm.
Test
4: December 3 or 4
Room 507 6:00 pm.
Other
dates and times by appointment.
HINTS and
SUGGESTIONS:
1.
Read the Study Guide; focus on "Points to Remember", the Glossary,
main ideas and concepts, definitions, and the issues.
2.
Actually read the cases assigned (there
will be questions on the test).
3.
If you use the tapes--watch them LAST; they will help, but are not required.
4.
Try to understand the Constitution as it applies to the assigned cases and the
13 tapes; see how it is a vehicle for studying today's controversies and
problems.
5.
THINK ! THINK !! and THINK
!!!………please.
Center
for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement
of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St.
Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another
form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to
bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of
academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial
review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student
grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal
from Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal
must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD)
students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD
withdrawals.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).