POL SC 1, National and California Government 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) + satisfies CSU Constitution & American Ideals graduation requirement • CAN: Government 2. • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course surveys and analyzes the principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments.
2946 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 165 Tahvildaranjess R A
2947 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 150 Schultz C K
2949 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 150 Schultz C K
Above section 2949 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
2950 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 154 Oifer E R
2952 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 150 Schultz C K
Above section 2952 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
2953 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 165 Tahvildaranjess R A
2954 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 263 Buckley A D
2955 9:30a-10:50a MW BUNDY 239 Berman Dianne R
Above section 2955 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
2956 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 153 Farber F J
2957 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 263 Silbiger G J
2959 11:15a-12:35p MW MC 11 Lawson Br L
2960 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 150 Roy R
Above section 2960 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2961 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 153 Farber F J
Above section 2961 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2962 12:45p-2:05p MW MC 11 Lawson Br L
2963 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 154 Berman Dianne R
2964 12:45p-2:05p TTh MC 1 Berman Dianne R
2965 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 252 Gorgie F J
2966 2:15p-3:35p TTh HSS 165 Woods V
2967 3:45p-5:05p MW HSS 150 Kurvink S J
2968 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 2968 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2970 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Woods V
Above section 2970 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2971 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Woods V
Above section 2971 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2969 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 2969 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4488 6:45p-9:50p M HSS 151 Antoine E R
4489 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 151 Chalala E D
4490 6:45p-9:50p W HSS 151 Antoine E R
POL SC 2, Comparative Government and Politics 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None.
This course examines the political systems of selected industrial democracies and Communist and Third World political systems. Emphasis is placed on the institutional structure, political processes, and political cultures of these countries.
2972 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 151 Berman Dianne R
2973 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 152 Chalala E D
2974 2:15p-3:35p TTh MC 11 Berman Dianne R
2975 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 2975 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2976 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Monteiro N
Above section 2976 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
POL SC 5, Political Economy 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course is an introduction to the field of Political Economy, including the recent history of domestic U.S. and international economic relations, contending theoretical perspectives on the politics of economics, substantive issue areas, and public policy concerns. A background in economics is helpful but not required for this course.
Political Science 5 is the same course as Economics 5. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
2978 12:45p-3:50p Th LV 160 Rabach E R
POL SC 7, International Politics 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course examines the structure and operation of the international system. Emphasis is placed on the nature and sources of conflict and cooperation and issues of war and peace among states in the international system.
2979 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 263 Buckley A D
2980 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 263 Gorgie F J
Above section 2980 is scheduled through the Student Activity hour. Students choosing to participate in student activities should enroll in another section.
2981 3:45p-5:05p TTh HSS 152 Chalala E D
2982 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 2982 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
POL SC 10, Government Internships 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Advisory: Consultation with the instructor is recommended. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
Approved internship must be arranged prior to enrollment.
Students will relate their academic experience to local, state, or national governments by working in a governmental agency for a summer or semester. Academic credit is based on a written report or research paper relating the student’s internship experience and an oral examination. Enrollment must be concurrent with an approved internship assignment.
2983 Arrange-12 Hours LV 110 Buckley A D
POL SC 21, Race, Ethnicity, and the Politics of Difference 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course satisfies Santa Monica College’s American Cultures requirement.
The social construction of racial and ethnic groups in American society and their relationship to local, state and national government is covered. Of particular concern are problems of assimilation and integration into the political system, the politics of exclusion, discrimination, voting behavior and pressure group politics, ideology, resistance and political action, the social construction of race and racism, the poor and the culture of poverty, political problems of the aged, the young, women, gay lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people.
2984 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 153 Farber F J
2985 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 150 Roy R M
POL SC 22, Environmental Politics and Policies 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course examines the politics of environmental issues, including, but not limited to, population, natural resources, climate, and pollution. The course focuses on the political, economic, and social origins of environmental change and degradation and the goals and activities of environmental movements, interest groups, and political parties. The public policy response to environmental issues will be assessed as to its effectiveness, and the need for new policy approaches and institutions will be examined.
2986 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 252 Katherine A L
POL SC 23, The Politics of Gender 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course introduces the politics of gender in pluralist societies. The course considers materials from political theory, American politics, philosophy, and women’s studies as it examines the role of gender, gender based social movements, and sexual politics in political development and in contemporary political affairs.
2987 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 154 Oifer E R
POL SC 51, Political Philosophy 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) or Area 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This inter-disciplinary course in philosophy and political science examines fundamental ideas about the nature of man, politics, and the state, in the writings of thinkers from Plato through Marx.
Political Science 51 is the same course as Philosophy 51. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
2989 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 255 Oifer E R
2988 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 154 Oifer E R
4491 6:45p-9:50p W HSS 150 Kurvink S J
POL SC 52, Modern Political Thought 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) or Area 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This inter-disciplinary course in philosophy and political science examines main currents of contemporary political thought and ideology, such as Liberalism, Conservatism, and Socialism. The theoretical foundations of these ideologies as well as their significance in illuminating political and economic movements and conflicts in the 20th Century are considered. This course is the same as Philosophy 52. Students may receive credit for either Political Science 52 or Philosophy 52, but not both.
Political Science 52 is the same course as Philosophy 52. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
2990 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 154 Oifer E R
4492 6:45p-9:50p M HSS 150 Kurvink S J
POL SC 88A, Independent Studies in Political Science 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
2991 Arrange-1 Hour LA 110P Schultz C K
POL SC 88B, Independent Studies in Political Science 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
4493 6:00p-9:30p M SCI 145 Buckley A D