Course Offerings : Political Science

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Open to students of any ESL/English level Placement in English 104 or higher Placement in English 108 or higher Placement in English 112 or equivalent Completion of English 112 or equivalent

Political Science 100 – American Institutions (3) **** United States
government philosophical foundations, political structures, and the behavior of
the political system. National government and state government, in particular,
the State of California. (CAN GOVT 2); UC/IND/CSU area D8, F; IGETC area 4

Political Science 110 – Introduction to Political Science (3) **** Basic
concepts of political science and contemporary political analysis. This course
considers the major terms, concepts, functions, and institutions related to the
processes of politics. UC/IND/CSU area D8; IGETC area 4

Political Science 130 – California History and Government (3) **** An
historical survey of state history and an appraisal of California’s political
organizations, government structure and programs. (Same as History 130)
UC/IND/CSU area D8; IGETC area 4

Political Science 220 – Comparative Government (3) **** Government
institutions, constitutional principles, and political problems in a selected variety
of major national states – including modern France, Great Britain, the former
Soviet Union, and Germany. Fulfills CC/CD requirement. UC/IND/
CSU area D8; IGETC area 4

Political Science 240 – Introduction to International Relations (3) **** This
course develops critical thinking skills through observation, analysis, and
evaluation of competing theories concerning international politics and the
specific challenges facing decision-makers. Topics include international conflict
and cooperation, economic development, and global environmentalism.
UC/IND/CSU area D8; IGETC area 4

** Political Science 290 – Selected Topics (1-3).
** Political Science 291 – Internship (1-4).
** Political Science 295 – Independent Study (1-3).
** Political Science 296 – Field Practicum (1-4).