2008 Woodie Awards
Rose's Knowledge is Power
Courtney Perlee
Issue date: 1/31/08 Section: News
Dr. Gary L. Rose has added another book to his list of achievements with the recent publication of "Connecticut Government and Politics: An Introduction."
According to Rose, Chairman Department of Government and Politics, the book aims to raise the readers' awareness of state politics and their own civic responsibilities, and focuses on Connecticut government's history and structure.
As part of the curriculum for Political Science, "Connecticut Government and Politics: An Introduction" illustrates to students that state politics are equally important as national politics.
Rose's book aims for students to better understand the role that state politics has on their lives. Rose said [state politics] has more bearing on [students] lives than students may realize.
"You don't have to look any further than your community and capital to see what affects your life," said Dr. Rose.
Rose believes that by taking the course and reading the book, students can "develop a deeper appreciation for what the state government has become in twenty-five years."
"As a Connecticut citizen, learning about state law in Dr. Rose's class was definitely interesting. His enthusiasm for the subject matter is clear when you see him teach." said sophomore Nicole Pepin.
Previous classes have used "Connecticut Government at the Millennium," also written by Rose.
"Connecticut Government and Politics: An Introduction" is considered to be an updated and revised edition of the previously used text, with approximately 50 percent new information including new chapters and revisions of outdated information, said Rose.
Both the course and the text show that government is not just in Washington D.C., and Rose stresses this fact, stating that he teaches Connecticut state law in his classes just as he hopes that Massachusetts colleges teach Massachusetts state law.
"The opportunity to create an impact here in Connecticut is much greater now," said Rose.
According to Rose, Chairman Department of Government and Politics, the book aims to raise the readers' awareness of state politics and their own civic responsibilities, and focuses on Connecticut government's history and structure.
As part of the curriculum for Political Science, "Connecticut Government and Politics: An Introduction" illustrates to students that state politics are equally important as national politics.
Rose's book aims for students to better understand the role that state politics has on their lives. Rose said [state politics] has more bearing on [students] lives than students may realize.
"You don't have to look any further than your community and capital to see what affects your life," said Dr. Rose.
Rose believes that by taking the course and reading the book, students can "develop a deeper appreciation for what the state government has become in twenty-five years."
"As a Connecticut citizen, learning about state law in Dr. Rose's class was definitely interesting. His enthusiasm for the subject matter is clear when you see him teach." said sophomore Nicole Pepin.
Previous classes have used "Connecticut Government at the Millennium," also written by Rose.
"Connecticut Government and Politics: An Introduction" is considered to be an updated and revised edition of the previously used text, with approximately 50 percent new information including new chapters and revisions of outdated information, said Rose.
Both the course and the text show that government is not just in Washington D.C., and Rose stresses this fact, stating that he teaches Connecticut state law in his classes just as he hopes that Massachusetts colleges teach Massachusetts state law.
"The opportunity to create an impact here in Connecticut is much greater now," said Rose.
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