Course Descriptions PS-103
3 units
Ethnic Politics in America LEC 48-54 The course will examine the role of ethnic minorities in the political process and their relationship to and role in government and include a discussion of ethnic empowerment, major ethnic based political and community organizations, the philosophies of major ethnic group leaders, and current political issues and trends as they impact ethnic groups and their future. The ethnic groups to be reviewed will include Blacks, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans. Their experience will be compared and contrasted to that of European immigrant ethnic groups. Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C of better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 or AA/AS F --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4C, 4H --CSU Area(s): D3, D8
PS-103H
3 units
Honors Ethnic Politics in America LEC 48-54 The course will examine the role of ethnic minorities in the political process and their relationship to and role in government and include a discussion of ethnic empowerment, major ethnic based political and community organizations, the philosophies of major ethnic group leaders, and current political issues and trends as they impact ethnic groups and their future. The ethnic groups to be reviewed will include Blacks, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans. Their experience will be compared and contrasted to that of European immigrant ethnic groups. Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C of better) and acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program.
their development and changing patterns, to show how they influence political thinking and institutions today. Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4H --CSU Area(s): D8
PS-105H
3 units
Honors Introduction to Political Theory LEC 48-54 This course will examine the major contributions of political thinkers from Socrates to the present. Political concepts such as democracy, the rule of law, justice, natural rights, sovereignty, citizenship, power, the state, revolution, liberty, reason, materialism, toleration, and the place of religion in society and politics are traced from their origins, through their development and changing patterns, to show how they influence political thinking and institutions today. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program and PS-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4H --CSU Area(s): D8
PS-106
3 units
--IGETC Area(s): 4C, 4H
Introduction to International Relations LEC 48-54 This course introduces students to the major theoretical explanations of conflict, cooperation, economic growth and re-distribution in international affairs, and explores important historical and contemporary debates in international politics. Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C or better).
--CSU Area(s): D3, D8
--AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
--AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 or AA/AS F --Transfers to both UC/CSU
--Transfers to both UC/CSU
PS-104
3 units
Current Political Issues and Trends LEC 48-54 This course is a discussion of current national, political, and social trends and issues with an emphasis on their historical, social, philosophical and cultural foundations and their present and future impact. Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4H --CSU Area(s): D8
PS-104H
3 units
Honors Current Political Issues and Trends LEC 48-54 This course is a discussion of current national, political, and social trends and issues with an emphasis on their historical, social, philosophical and cultural foundations and their present and future impact. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program; PS-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --CSU Area(s): D8
PS-105
3 units
Introduction to Political Theory LEC 48-54 This course will examine the major contributions of political thinkers from Socrates to the present. Political concepts such as democracy, the rule of law, justice, natural rights, sovereignty, citizenship, power, the state, revolution, liberty, reason, materialism, toleration, and the place of religion in society and politics are traced from their origins, through
270
--IGETC Area(s): 4H --CSU Area(s): D8 --C-ID POLS 140
PS-106H
3 units
Honors Introduction to International Relations LEC 48-54 This course introduces students to the major theoretical explanations of conflict, cooperation, economic growth and re-distribution in international affairs, and explores important historical and contemporary debates in international politics. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors enrichment Program; PS-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4H --CSU Area(s): D8
PS-120
3 units
California Government LEC 48-54 This course is an introduction to the principles, theories, and practices of California politics and government. Special emphasis will be given to the impact of state and local government on the individual in public and private life, as well as the impact citizens may have on state and local governments through political activism, political parties, interest groups, campaigns, and elections. Prerequisite: PS-101 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4H --CSU Area(s): D8
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