American Politics, Society, and History
Welcome to the American Politics, Society, and History course! This course seeks to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of American history, politics, society, and culture. The United States has been a beacon in the international community as a constitutional liberal democracy. Through this course, you will gain insight into the historical evolution of the US from a constitutional perspective and provide an overview of the government in the US. You will also look at how critical social factors like race, ethnicity, and gender inform the evolution of American society.
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- Level Foundation
- المدة 59 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة O.P. Jindal Global University
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Welcome to the American Politics, Society, and History course! This course seeks to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of American history, politics, society, and culture. The United States has been a beacon in the international community as a constitutional liberal democracy. Through this course, you will gain insight into the historical evolution of the US from a constitutional perspective and provide an overview of the government in the US. You will also look at how critical social factors like race, ethnicity, and gender inform the evolution of American society. You will further look at what American culture is and how it is constantly evolving over time.الوحدات
Course Introduction
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2
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1
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2
Videos
- Course Introduction
- Meet Your Instructor
1
Readings
- Course Overview
The US Constitutional Founding
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3
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- The US Constitutional Founding
3
Videos
- Introduction
- Intellectual Roots of the Liberal Tradition
- Early Challenges to the Liberal Thesis
Constitutional Fundamentals
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3
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Constitutional Fundamentals
3
Videos
- The First Written Constitution
- Constitutional Judicial Review
- Liberal Constitutionalism in India
Global Constitutionalism
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3
Videos
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1
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1
Discussion
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Global Constitutionalism
- Graded Quiz: The US Constitutional Tradition
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Discussions
- How Is Democracy Classified as Liberal?
3
Videos
- Constitutionalism Goes Global
- Asian Human Rights Debates
- Promoting Democracy and Human Rights
1
Readings
- Essential Reading: The US Constitutional Tradition
American Government and Politics
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4
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1
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1
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- American Government and Politics
4
Videos
- Introduction to American Government and Politics
- The United States Constitution
- Federalism
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Functioning of American Government
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2
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1
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1
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- Functioning of American Government
2
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- Public Opinion and Interest Groups
- Political Parties and Elections
Political Institutions in Action
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3
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1
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1
Discussion
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- Political Institutions in Action
- Graded Quiz: Government and Politics of America
1
Discussions
- American Constitution and Functioning of American Democracy
3
Videos
- Congress and the Presidency
- Bureaucracy and the Judiciary
- Foreign and Defense Policy
1
Readings
- Essential Reading: Government and Politics of America
History of Racism and the Seeds of the Civil Rights Movement
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4
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
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- History of Racism and the Seeds of the Civil Rights Movement
4
Videos
- Enslavement
- Abolition and the Civil War
- The 13th Amendment and Reconstruction
- Jim Crow and the Run-Up to the Civil Rights Movement
2
Readings
- Essential Readings: History of Racism and the Seeds of the Civil Rights Movement
- Recommended Readings: History of Racism and the Seeds of the Civil Rights Movement
Civil Rights Movement in Full Swing
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3
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2
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
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- Civil Rights Movement in Full Swing
3
Videos
- Brown vs. Board of Education and Desegregation in Schools
- Martin Luther King Jr. and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
- March on Washington, the Civil Rights Act, and Martin Luther King’s Legacy
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Readings
- Essential Reading: Civil Rights Movement in Full Swing
- Recommended Reading: Civil Rights Movement in Full Swing
The Continuing Struggle Against Racism
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2
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2
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1
Discussion
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2
Assignment
2
Assignment
- The Continuing Struggle Against Racism
- Graded Quiz: Race and Ethnicity in the United States
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Discussions
- Ideologies for Equality
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Videos
- America’s Multiculturalism
- George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter Movement
2
Readings
- Essential Reading: The Continuing Struggle Against Racism
- Recommended Reading: The Continuing Struggle Against Racism
Historical Struggles for Equal Rights
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4
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5
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1
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1
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- Historical Struggles for Equal Rights
4
Videos
- True Womanhood: Women in the Early Republic
- The Birth of the Women’s Rights Movement
- Early Women’s Activism During the Abolition and Civil War
- The Suffragists and Women Activism: Onward March to the 19th Amendment
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- Essential Reading: True Womanhood: Women in the Early Republic
- Recommended Readings: True Womanhood: Women in the Early Republic
- Recommended Readings: The Birth of the Women’s Rights Movement
- Recommended Readings: Early Women’s Activism During the Abolition and Civil War
- Recommended Readings: The Suffragists and Women Activism: Onward March to the 19th Amendment
Contemporary Challenges to Feminisms in America
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4
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4
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1
Discussion
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2
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- Contemporary Challenges to Feminisms in America
- Graded Quiz: Gender in America
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Discussions
- How Has Our Perception of American Women Transformed?
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Videos
- Laboring Women and the World Wars
- Feminism in a Countercultural Time: 1950s-1970s
- The Queer Challenge and Rethinking Feminism
- Gender in America Today: The Contemporary Agenda
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- Recommended Readings: Laboring Women and the World Wars
- Recommended Readings: Feminism in a Countercultural Time: 1950s-70s
- Recommended Readings: The Queer Challenge and Rethinking Feminism
- Recommended Readings: Gender in America Today: The Contemporary Agenda
The American Experiment: Individuality, Freedom, and Leaving the Past Behind
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3
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1
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- The American Experiment: Individuality, Freedom, and Leaving the Past Behind
3
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- Introduction to American Culture
- American Regionalization of Culture
- What Is American Culture?
Culture
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3
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1
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1
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- Culture
3
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- American Literature
- Black America Creating America
- Hollywood to Netflix: American Storytelling
The US and the World
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2
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1
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1
Discussion
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2
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- The US and the World
- Graded Quiz: American Culture
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Discussions
- Influence of American Culture on Indian Culture
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- Attraction of American Culture to the World
- Impact of the Internet and American Culture
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- Essential Reading: American Culture
Course Wrap-Up Video
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- Course Wrap-Up Video
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Discover the intricacies of American history, politics, society, and culture with "American Politics, Society, and History." This foundational course, offered by Coursera, is designed to provide a deep understanding of the United States as a constitutional liberal democracy. Over the span of approximately 3540 minutes, learners will explore the historical evolution of the US government and delve into significant social factors such as race, ethnicity, and gender that shape American society. The course also examines the dynamic nature of American culture. Ideal for those interested in personal development, it offers flexible subscription options including Starter and Professional tiers. Join this course to gain valuable insights and broaden your knowledge of the United States' historical and societal landscape.
Dr. Rajdeep Pakanati