So how does the American political system work? Who are some of the key actors? What are key concepts for a student trying to understand what’s going on? How can I as a citizen influence politics?
Civic Engagement in American Democracy takes on these and other key questions. We’re Dr. Nicholas Carnes and Dr. Bruce Jentleson, the principal course instructors. Along with our Duke faculty colleagues who also contributed modules, we’ve designed the course to provide a strong foundational introduction to US politics. If you’re new to this material, proceed through the modules one by one and build up your knowledge of politics and government. If some of the material is familiar, go ahead and set your own pace. Either way we hope Civic Engagement in American Democracy helps you be an effective student in more advanced politics courses and/or an engaged citizen in 21st century America.
EJ
Great course to better understand how the american political system works
TM
Touches on what matters in American government procedures.
LV
Very good course. Short, lean, precise, easy to understand with various useful resources.
KK
Loved it. Tutors were great and lessons were simple. I enjoyed this course.
KT
This course was indeed educative as it widened my horizon in political affairs
SG
Great overview of American Democracy and Civic Engagment!
CA
Complete and engaging! I understand our political system much better now.
DR
I learned so much from the videos and the flow of information was very easy to retain and helped me pass my assignments.
MN
Easy and quick course taught by great professors with great and experienced backgrounds. Not hard AT ALL! I completed the course in it entirety in two, two hour sessions.
OP
This course was a great introduction to civic engagement in American Democracy. I definitely would recommend it!
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This course helped me clarify several inconsistencies I held about government function that I had and how to lead a meaningful participation in its democracy which, I think, is by far better protected and advanced than many-many countries in the world. Thanks for your teachings!
Really good course! Short videos but with lots of content, making it easy and plaseant to watch.
This course was indeed educative as it widened my horizon in political affairs
Complete and engaging! I understand our political system much better now.
Touches on what matters in American government procedures.
I really enjoyed this digital course and would recommend it to all that are interested in forming a comprehensive basic understanding of American Democracy! As someone interested in the field of political science I found this course particularly helpful in introducing me to the world of government and providing me with the basic guidelines and fundamental institutions that create the world's greatest democracy. The videos are clear, concise, and easy to follow, and the progress checks ensured my understanding. This course has so much to offer in what took me around 8 hours!
So happy I took this course. Clear, informative instruction by professors I would like to take more classes with. I would recommend this course to anyone new to, or seeking a refresher on the fundamentals of U.S. civics and how our government works.
This course was very informative and accessible! I completed the course in a day and feel that I've gained a solid understanding of the American political system and all of the many ways citizens can engage in it.
Easy and quick course taught by great professors with great and experienced backgrounds. Not hard AT ALL! I completed the course in it entirety in two, two hour sessions.
I learned so much from the videos and the flow of information was very easy to retain and helped me pass my assignments.
This course was a great introduction to civic engagement in American Democracy. I definitely would recommend it!
This is an informative course that is suitable for those who would like to learn about American politics.
Very good course. Short, lean, precise, easy to understand with various useful resources.
Loved it. Tutors were great and lessons were simple. I enjoyed this course.
Great course to better understand how the american political system works
Great overview of American Democracy and Civic Engagment!
Good basic overview of American democracy.
very simple and comprehensible. loved it!
Very engaging and intriguing course!
I learnt a lot I did not know.