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THE AMERICAS

This module begins with POL 100 Notes Part 3 that contains a glossary of terms for political theories and an explanation of the political spectrum. Also included is a section on international agreements and treaties relevant to today's world. 

The class will then begin their regional studies in POL 100 with the PowerPoint on The Americas, that includes sections on North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Also included are the political systems in the Americas and an explanation of NAFTA and trading networks in South America. 

COURSE SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES:

· Identify, discuss and evaluate major historical events that have had an impact on and continue to shape civic engagement and political experiences particular

· Investigate and appraise the core ideas of each subfield of Political Science

· Identify and examine the influences of various disciplines – in history, economics, philosophy, environmental studies, psychology and sociology - on the study of politics and government, and vice versa

· Describe and discuss the roles and functions of principal institutions of governance such as the executive, legislature, judiciary and bureaucracy in various cultural and national contexts

· Evaluate the interplay between government, governance and key political or social issues in cultural and national contexts over time

· Describe and illustrate the various national, regional and global political systems around the world and the current principal policy issues faced by them

· Compare and contrast the roles and functions of inter- and non-governmental organizations in regional and global relations with respect to current principal policy issues structures

· Analyze and apply the major political theories and ideologies that have influenced political thought, and practices to contemporary political issues and situations.

VIDEOS

· Communism vs. Socialism: What's The Difference? | NowThis World - https://youtu.be/FrtDZ-LOXFw

· What Is Anarchy? - https://youtu.be/JM0_0pfm2_c

· Geopolitics of Canada - https://youtu.be/G3lRp-67z5U

· Geopolitics of Mexico - https://youtu.be/XJ55YdzWT2g

· Asylum Seekers at the U.S. Southern Border | Model Diplomacy - https://youtu.be/K8CMgC5x2R8

· A brief history of America and Cuba - https://youtu.be/chYBlArm9Ao

· Geopolitics of South America - https://youtu.be/N1zJFPSYyaw

· Brazil protests: Mass rally against gov’t response to outbreak - https://youtu.be/FSlWuZQI0Vw

· The collapse of Venezuela, explained - https://youtu.be/S1gUR8wM5vA

· Can Brazil Survive Bolsonaro? | The Economist - https://youtu.be/f-QVa7Wb6QI

· Chile plans to rewrite constitution amid mass protests - https://youtu.be/oTemujOabGw

· Argentines protest over government reforms, response to COVID-19 - https://youtu.be/lcAnMAXrQvQ