POLS 301    Introduction to Government: United States    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to political science, American government and politics and is structured to promote political and analytical understanding and thinking regarding American politics and government. Areas of concentration include principles, institutions, problems, processes, theory, philosophy, and ideology.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   D.Reese              FLC MAIN FL4 136     29374
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   D.Reese              FLC MAIN FL4 136     29376
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   D.Reese              FLC MAIN FL4 136     29762
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   D.Reese              FLC MAIN FL4 136     30084
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   C.Villavicencio      FLC MAIN FL4 136     29378
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   A.Clarke             El Dorado EDC A206   29764
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   D.Repetto            El Dorado EDC A206   29380

POLS 302    Introduction to Government: Foreign    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a comparative study and analysis of political systems, ideologies, institutions, policies, cultures, histories, and the development of selected foreign governments. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of both cultural and social dimensions of political behavior and attitudes on the structures and functions of government. Typical nation-states cases will be inclusive of all geographical regions. Instruction will also cover the phenomenon of globalization and its effect on the nation-states examined throughout the course.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   D.Reese              FLC MAIN FL4 136     30938