Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 20 or equivalent with (More) (Expand All)

Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 20 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory completion of the Reading Placement Process or READ 43 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is a study of United States and California government and politics, including the national and state constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. It emphasizes the rights and responsibilities of citizens and political issues facing government. Emphasis will be given to practical policy formulation at all levels.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC credit limits may apply. POL 101 and POL 201 combined: maximum credit, one course. (Less)

Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 52 or equivalent with (More)

Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 52 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory completion of the Reading Placement Process or READ 54 with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is an introductory survey of the field of political science designed to familiarize students with basic political concepts, political ideologies, political systems, and subfields within political science. This course will also focus on the major concepts, theories, institutions, processes and policies of government at the national, state, and local levels. The class is intended for college transfer students, especially political science majors.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC*
*UC Credit limits may apply. POL 101 and POL 201 combined: maximum credit, one course. (Less)

Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 52 or equivalent with (More)

Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the English Placement Process or ENGL 52 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher and satisfactory completion of the Reading Placement Process or READ 54 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is a study of basic concepts, theories, and principles of international politics. Emphasis shall be placed on an examination of national, international, transnational, and sub-national actors and their institutions, interactions, and processes as they relate to global issues; as well as contemporary world affairs including the importance of nationalism, imperialism, ideology, alliance systems, the rise of the developing nations and the nature of international organizations. Specific case studies shall be examined to illustrate the various principles of international relations.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

A one-semester course emphasizing the basic issues in conflict between nations of the Middle East, this (More)

A one-semester course emphasizing the basic issues in conflict between nations of the Middle East, this class will investigate, in addition to the political and economic conditions, the social and cultural contributions of the Middle Eastern nations.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

Recommendation: Completion of the English Placement Process with a score eligible for ENGL 52 or ENGL (More)

Recommendation: Completion of the English Placement Process with a score eligible for ENGL 52 or ENGL 100 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher and completion of the Reading Placement Process with a score eligible for READ 100 or READ 54 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is an introduction to western political thought. The course surveys major themes in the history of political theory, including works by Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Machiavelli, Locke, Hobbes, Rousseau and Marx. Topics of discussion include how best to govern society, the quality and ethics of political leadership, the sources of law and governmental authority, the issue of liberty and justice, and the role of the state in economic relations.
Transfer Credit: CSU;UC (Less)

Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 52, or ENGL 72, or ESL 152, or equivalent with a grade of "C" or (More)

Recommendation: Completion of ENGL 52, or ENGL 72, or ESL 152, or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher, or "Pass," or completion of the placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100 and READ 54 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass," and completion of the placement process with a score sufficient to meet the A.A. Reading proficiency requirement.
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of international diplomacy through participation in Model United Nations simulations. It explores the purpose and functions of international organizations with emphasis on the United Nations. It examines the historical development, norms, rules and procedures of the United Nations. Students will debate major issues of the organization; learn parliamentary procedures, diplomacy, international advocacy and extemporaneous speaking. The simulation activities in this course will afford students the opportunity to role-play as delegates representing specific countries at conferences sponsored and attended by colleges and universities in the region, nation-wide and all over the world. This course may be taken a maximum of 2 times.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)