Courses
POLSC 1—Introduction to American Government
(3 units) (TCSU POLS 110) CSU/UC
A critical survey and assessment of American government and politics. Political institutions, such as the Political ideologies and Congress, the presidency, the courts, and the federal bureaucracy are analyzed in regards to power and ideology and their role in the American political system. Political ideologies and philosophies, as well as political parties and private interest groups, are also examined and analyzed. State and local government is included. Satisfies CSU Title V, Section 40404, U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement when both POLSC 1 and HIST 15 or LA RAZA 15 or HIST 17A or HIST 17B are completed..(L)
POLSC 6—Political Philosophy (3 units) CSU/UC
This is an introduction to the major authors and types of political thought and the central issues involved in political thinking (e.g. democracy, fascism, justice, rights, law liberty, political authority, political principles, consequences, etc.), as presented through classical or contemporary reading selections. Not open for credit to student with credit in PHIL 6. (L)
POLSC 7—International Relations (3 units) CSU/UC
A survey of historical and contemporary international relations. The focus will be on major IR theories and methodologies, international security and international political economy, international law and organizations (e.g. UN, WTO, NAFTA, NGOs), and human security, including: global poverty, human rights, population and environmental issues. In addition, it will examine the foreign policies of major states, areas of conflict and tension, and various aspects of globalization. (L)