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  • POLI 3H: Honors Introduction to Political Philosophy/ Political Theory

    5.00 Credits
    Foothill College

    Analysis of the history of political thought, the development of various forms of political ideologies and their manifestation in forms of the state. Philosophical formulations of concepts of state of nature, natural law, natural rights, civil and political society explored as integral parts of political philosophies of: Plato and Aristotle, Augustine and Aquinas, Machiavelli and Hobbes, Locke and Rosseau, Bentham and Mill, Hegel, Marx and Gramsci. As an Honors Course, it is a full seminar with advanced teaching methods focusing on major writing, reading, and research assignments, student class presentations, group discussions and interactions. Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ESL 26; Honors Institute participant. Five hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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  • POLI 5: Russian & East European Politics

    4.00 Credits
    Foothill College

    Historical and contemporary analysis of Russian and East European (Hungarian, Polish and Czecho-Slovak) political institutions and political cultures. Focus on transitology, an examination of the factors related to each country's contemporary political transition. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
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  • POLI 7: American Government & Politics From a Black Perspective

    5.00 Credits
    Foothill College

    Analysis of the relationship between Black American citizens and the American political system at the national, state and local levels. Emphasis on the American political system, its political institutions, the principles and processes that give rise to them, and their impact on Blacks as a racial ethnic minority in the context of American political democracy. Five hours lecture.
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  • POLI 8: Post World War II Germany

    4.00 Credits
    Foothill College

    Exploration of historical, political and cultural developments in Germany 1945 to the present. Perspectives on the construction of a German national identity/identities and historical memory through literature and film. Interdisciplinary approach to analyze the existence of the two German states and the development of German unification. Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent. Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GERM 8. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
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  • POLI 9: Political Economy

    4.00 Credits
    Foothill College

    Overview of political economy emphasizing the interplay between economics and politics in the formulation of public policy. Policy issues of current significance emphasized. Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ECON 9. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
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  • POLI 9H: Honors Political Economy

    4.00 Credits
    Foothill College

    Overview of political economy emphasizing the interplay between Economics and politics in the formulation of public policy. Policy issues of current significance emphasized. As an honors course, it is a full thematic seminar with advanced teaching methods focusing on extensive writing, reading, and research assignments, student lectures, group discussions and interactions. Distinguishing features include: heightened focus on and evaluation of global objectives and components of developed and developing nations, increased depth of analysis and breadth of examination, higher level of student critical thinking. Expanded learning outcomes and fuller description of these focused elements. Prerequisite: Honors Institute participant. Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ECON 9, 9H or POLI 9; Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ESL 26 recommended. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
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  • PSE 111: Pass The Torch Team Leader Training

    1.00 Credits
    Foothill College

    Training in team leading skills necessary for assisting a member in the Pass the Torch Program, including study skills, college policies, professionalism, ethics and role modeling of successful student behavior. Techniques of subject specific tutoring skills, with attention given to diverse learning styles. Practice of these skills through sample student works and instructor assignments and, when applicable, content-specific suggestions from the member's instructor. Prerequisites: An earned A or B+ grade with instructor recommendation in one of the following courses: MATH 200, 220, 105, 10, 49, 51, 1A, 1B, 1C, id, 2A, 2B. Student must currently be a team leader for a Pass the Torch study team. Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. One hour lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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  • PSE 300: Pedagogy in Physical Science, Mathematics & Engineering

    1.00 Credits
    Foothill College

    Faculty seminar used to discuss the best practices in teaching Physical Science, Mathematics and Engineering courses. Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. One hour lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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  • PSE 301: Faculty Development Through Classroom Observations

    6.00 Credits
    Foothill College

    0.5 Unit Faculty will refresh and develop their outlook on teaching and learning by observing exemplary faculty in a classroom setting. The faculty member will also review the syllabus of any observed class for further insights. The faculty to be observed must first give their permission prior to the observation. Repeatability: Any combination of PSE 301, 301X, 301Y & 301Z may be taken a maximum of six times for credit. Six hours of classroom observation for each half unit of credit. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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  • PSE 301X: Faculty Development Through Classroom Observations

    1.00 Credits
    Foothill College

    Faculty will refresh and develop their outlook on teaching and learning by observing exemplary faculty in a classroom setting. The faculty member will also review the syllabus of any observed class for further insights. The faculty to be observed must first give their permission prior to the observation. Repeatability: Any combination of PSE 301, 301X, 301Y & 301Z may be taken a maximum of six times for credit. Six hours of classroom observation for each half unit of credit. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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