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. You will further look at what American culture is and how it is constantly evolving over time

• Describe American polity, culture, and society with interdisciplinary insight
• Explain social factors such as race, ethnicity, and gender in the US
• Present clear interpretive and analytical arguments during discussions

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short activities