This course is a study of United States and California government and politics, including the national (More) (Expand All)

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..
C-ID: POLS 110 (Less)

This course is an introductory survey of the field of political science designed to familiarize students (More)

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.
C-ID: POLS 150 (Less)

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

Recommendation: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or completion of the English assessment/placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S, and satisfactory completion of READ 54 or READ 97 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of the reading assessment/placement process with eligibility for reading exempt.

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
C-ID: POLS 140 (Less)

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

Recommendation: ENGL 52 or ENGL 72 or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass", or completion of the English assessment/placement process with eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 100S, and satisfactory completion of READ 54 or READ 97 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of the reading assessment/placement process with eligibility for reading exempt.
This course is a study of different kinds of political systems including comparative analysis of their history, political institutions, processes and policies, the environment in which they occur, and differing ideologies, current political problems and their consequences.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
C-ID: POLS 130 (Less)

Recommendation: Engl 52, Engl 72, or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or (More)

Recommendation: Engl 52, Engl 72, or ESL 152 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or placement with eligibility for Engl 100 or Engl 100S and completion of Read 54, Read 97, Read 101 or Read 102 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or placement with eligibility for "Reading Exempt".
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
C-ID: POLS 120 (Less)

This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the political power and powerlessness of ethnic (More)

This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the political power and powerlessness of ethnic and marginalized communities within the United States. Central to this study will be the histories, lived experiences, pivotal theories and concepts, contemporary challenges, and social movements of African Americans, Native Americans, Latinx Americans, Asian Americans, Women, and the LGBTQ+ community. Students will also be introduced to diverse perspectives on empowerment, sovereignty, self-determination, identity, intersectionality, agency, and anti-racism related to racial and social justice and liberation. Additionally, the course will critically examine how racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination impacts political participation, representation, and the distribution of power within the American political landscape and society. This course is not open to students who are currently enrolled in or who have received credit for ETHN280.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)