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Courses are offered in two formats, web-based and physical. The web-based courses are outlined below. The physical courses are periodically conducted in San Marcos, CA. Currently there are two courses scheduled starting in January 2010 All courses range from 8 to 10 weeks:
Constitution Course for Homeschoolers and Families (Course P1), Starting in January at the San Marcos Community Center for ages 12 and up. Register at San Marcos Community Services.(under Classes-Adult Other)
Constitution Course (Course P2) starting in January at the Joslyn Senior Center in San Marcos. Both courses are 8 weeks. Register on contact page.
Web-based course is described below. Register for course P3 on contact page. Video presentations are currently under process:
This web-based course focuses on going directly to the original founding documents using the classical learning methods employed by the founding fathers. Each lesson should take about two weeks to maintain continuity. There are essentially a matrix of six founding documents containing the basic principles of liberty. Each student will need to obtain a set of documents contained in the Statesman Collection before starting the course. As you understand the founding principles, you will begin to apply them to current issues and teach these principles to others. The best way to learn a subject is to teach it; at the end of this course you will be challenged to start your own classes and forums teaching constitutional principles. The set of lessons are listed below. These lessons are abbreviated (some of the assignments in the book are skipped) in order to make it more manageable for most students. Serious students are encouraged to do all of the assignments for further enrichment. A suggested deadline for completion is provided at the end each lesson. Students are encouraged to e-mail each completed assignment for feedback. At the end of this learning adventure, you will be challenged to become a true statesman by engaging in public service by participating in local government. Go ahead and click on the first lesson below to get started:
Lesson 1: The Classical Learning Methods
Lesson 2: The Republican Character
Lesson 3: The Republican Character II
Lesson 4: Declaration of Independence Preamble
Lesson 5: The Declaration of Independence List of Abuses
Lesson 6: The Declaration of Independence Petitions and Declaration
Lesson 7: Political Science Principles
Lesson 8: Free Market Principles
Lesson 9 Alexis deToqueville's Analysis of America
Lesson 10: U. S. Constitution Article I:1-6
Lesson 11: U. S. Constitution Article I:7-10
Lesson 12: U. S. Constitution Article II
Lesson 13: U. S. Constitution Article III
Lesson 14: U. S. Constitution Article IV
Lesson 15: U. S. Constitution Article V-VII
Lesson 16: Bill of Rights
Lesson 17: Amendments 11-27
Lesson 18: Statesmanship
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