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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

MN

Jun 8, 2023

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

Jun 23, 2024

This course was a great introduction to civic engagement in American Democracy. I definitely would recommend it!

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By Maria T S

Mar 8, 2019

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!

By raianny b

Mar 10, 2019

Really good course! Short videos but with lots of content, making it easy and plaseant to watch.

By Kayode-Afolayan O T

Jun 22, 2020

This course was indeed educative as it widened my horizon in political affairs

By Christopher A

Nov 22, 2020

Complete and engaging! I understand our political system much better now.

By Tom R

Mar 8, 2019

Touches on what matters in American government procedures.

By Jack W

Jan 12, 2021

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!

By Wesley W

Feb 1, 2021

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.

By Max N

Jun 9, 2023

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.

By Olivia P

Jun 23, 2024

This course was a great introduction to civic engagement in American Democracy. I definitely would recommend it!

By Long H V

Sep 6, 2021

Very good course. Short, lean, precise, easy to understand with various useful resources.

By Shane G

Jan 1, 2021

Great overview of American Democracy and Civic Engagment!

By Joseph L

Nov 30, 2020

Good basic overview of American democracy.

By Haneen F

Apr 28, 2021

very simple and comprehensible. loved it!

By matthew z

Jun 8, 2023

Very engaging and intriguing course!

By Hopewell S A

Jul 1, 2020

I learnt a lot I did not know.

By Ojeba R O

Jun 29, 2020

was quite interesting to learn

By Sulaiman O F

Jun 24, 2020

Very Enlightening!

By Quanchai “ K

Aug 19, 2021

Excellent!

By Ben

Apr 24, 2024

I am happy to have taken this course and it has allowed me to gain a further understanding of the topics. It really provides the basics of the American democratic system and the role of various actors. It also teaches students how to be a participant in the democracy. However, the questioning of established practices and diversity of standpoints does is only present to a very limited extent. For example, the idea of objective news was introduced without mentioning that a huge debate exists on whether objective news is possible as everything is written by humans. It is probably because this is not the aim of the course, but it's good to realise this beforehand. Otherwise, the course serves as a good basis to further one's understanding of the US democratic system. Overall, good work! Thank you to everyone who has made this possible.

By hiroshi k s

Feb 14, 2022

Great course. The videos can be a bit longer...

By Jonathan L

Mar 25, 2021

most good some bad

By John B

May 23, 2020

Having lost this screen and my comments many times...i am done. I have I believe valuable feedback but please get a better app!