POLS 160 - Introduction to American Political Culture

• Describe the historical evolution of American political culture, including both dominant and non-dominant cultures.
• Articulate the core values of American political culture, such as individualism, liberty, equality of opportunity, legal equality, the rule of law, and multiculturalism.
• Differentiate between empirical and normative claims and critically evaluate the extent to which American ideals match reality.
• Articulate their own political values and biases and understand both how they arrived at them and how they shape their views on different political issues.
• Compare and contrast diverse viewpoints and articulate well-reasoned arguments regarding contemporary political issues.
• Take active roles in supporting political causes they endorse.

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