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Telecourse Materials (For POLS 150 Only)

POLS 150 (Introduction to American History)
Framework for Democracy

(This course will fulfill the State-mandated U.S. and Illinois Constitutions requirement.)

This course is a historical review of the founding of the United States and its political beginning. Emphasis is on the structure and function of the three branches of the federal government with an overview of state and local government.

Course Preview (Free)

Streaming Media Lessons

You must be registered for POLS 150, have Windows Media Player 9 or better, and have a broadband Internet connection (128 kbps or better) to view the links below. See the course handbook for login information. To get Windows Media Player see the link at the bottom of this page.

    

Note: You will need Windows Media Player 9 or better to view the streaming media files on this page. If you don't have Windows Media Player you can get it from Microsoft's site.