Course Descriptions
| POLSC-1 |
Contemporary Problems |
| CSU and UC |
(3 units lecture) |
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| This course is an analysis of current American political problems with emphasis on constitutional principles and governmental institutions. |
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| POLSC-10 |
American Institutions |
| CSU and UC |
(3 units lecture) |
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| This course addresses both philosophic roots and the contemporary operation of American national, state, and local governments. Specific topics include constitutional development, federal-state relations, and the rights and obligations of citizens under both the federal and the California constitutions. |
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| POLSC-12 |
State and Local Politics |
| CSU |
(3 units lecture) |
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| An introduction to state and local politics and government with emphasis on California. Specific topics include governors, state legislatures, state courts, local governments, current issues in state and local politics, California political history, and the California Constitution. |
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| POLSC-20 |
Comparative Politics/Government |
| CSU and UC |
(3 units lecture) |
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| Systematic analysis and evaluation of differing political systems in Europe and Asia, with an emphasis on governmental structures and political functions. |
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| POLSC-3 |
Modern World Problems |
| CSU and UC |
(3 units lecture) |
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| An introductory analysis of the workings of the international political system with emphasis on the sources and ramifications of contemporary international problems. |
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| POLSC-30 |
The Campaign Trail |
| CSU |
(2 units lecture) |
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| A theoretical and practical examination of national, state, and local campaign tactics. Students are expected to participate in campaigns. |
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