Here is a description of my Texas Lecture course: This course is an introduction to Texas state and local government. The course includes an introduction to a framework for analyzing Texas government and politics, the constitutional basis for Texas government and politics, the processes of Texas government and politics, the institutions of Texas government and politics, and the policies of Texas government and politics. Politics is not just something we watch on TV or read about, it is something we do or don’t do. You don't purchase this course and "consume" it. The Professors don't deliver a product to you. Instead, the students and the professors engage together in a semester of learning.
Class discussions often move freely from assigned readings to the latest news. Because our subject matter includes issues and events that are unfolding as we discuss them the lecture may become modified.
If you would prefer not to engage in respectful & spirited discussions about issues that can (and probably will) arouse strong feelings, and, most of all, if you are not willing to give it a try, then this is may not be the course for you. Although I urge you to give it a try!
Please go to austincc.edu & type my name to find the faculty directory. There you will see an overview of the courses I am teaching --- please remember it is only the basic syllabus, but it'll give you an idea of the class. My classes are "First Day Access" Courses - which means you will receive a copy of the textbook as an e-book on Blackboard. When you pay for your tuition it covers the textbook online. If you choose to forgo the textbook online for any reason then please let me know ASAP to get a refund which is only possible in roughly the first 2 weeks of the semester. The e-book is the cheapest & best option, but it's ultimately up to you.
Class discussions often move freely from assigned readings to the latest news. Because our subject matter includes issues and events that are unfolding as we discuss them the lecture may become modified.
If you would prefer not to engage in respectful & spirited discussions about issues that can (and probably will) arouse strong feelings, and, most of all, if you are not willing to give it a try, then this is may not be the course for you. Although I urge you to give it a try!
Please go to austincc.edu & type my name to find the faculty directory. There you will see an overview of the courses I am teaching --- please remember it is only the basic syllabus, but it'll give you an idea of the class. My classes are "First Day Access" Courses - which means you will receive a copy of the textbook as an e-book on Blackboard. When you pay for your tuition it covers the textbook online. If you choose to forgo the textbook online for any reason then please let me know ASAP to get a refund which is only possible in roughly the first 2 weeks of the semester. The e-book is the cheapest & best option, but it's ultimately up to you.