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.
1669 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh HSS 152 Berman Dianne R
1670 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh HSS 150 Schultz C K
Above section 1670 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
1671 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh LV 160 Farber F J
1672 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh BUNDY 212 Silbiger G J
Above section 1672 meets for 6 weeks, Jun 30 to Aug 07, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
1673 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh HSS 252 Oifer E R
1674 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh HSS 152 Berman Dianne R
1675 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh HSS 156 Lawson Br L
1676 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh HSS 252 Woods V
1677 2:45p-4:50p MTWTh HSS 252 Gorgie F J
1678 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 1678 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 08, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1679 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Tahvildaranjess R A
Above section 1679 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1680 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Tahvildaranjess R A
Above section 1680 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1681 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Desmond K M
Above section 1681 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4169 6:30p-9:40p MW HSS 150 Kurvink S J
Above section 4169 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 06.
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.
1682 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh HSS 155 Monteiro N
4170 6:30p-9:40p MW HSS 152 Chalala E D
Above section 4170 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 06.
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.
1683 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh HSS 165 Monteiro N
1684 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 1684 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 08, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4171 6:30p-9:40p TTh HSS 152 Chalala E D
Above section 4171 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07.
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.
1685 Arrange-18 Hours 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.
1686 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh LV 160 Farber F J
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.
1688 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh HSS 252 Oifer E R
4172 6:30p-9:40p MW HSS 252 Gorgie F J
Above section 4172 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 16 to Aug 06.
POL SC 52, Contemporary 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 interdisciplinary course in philosophy and political science examines arguments and discourses developed within contemporary political thought. How those discourses critique and/or are rooted in modern ideologies, such as liberalism and socialism will be considered. The theoretical perspectives presented in the course will be used to critically examine important issues in contemporary politics. Political Science 52 is the same course as Philosophy 52. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
Political Science 52 is the same course as Philosophy 52. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
4173 6:30p-9:40p TTh HSS 150 Kurvink S J
Above section 4173 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 17 to Aug 07.
POL SC 88A, Independent Studies in Political Science 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1689 Arrange-3 Hours HSS 354 Schultz C K
POL SC 88B, Independent Studies in Political Science 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
1690 Arrange-6 Hours HSS 354 Schultz C K