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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Three lecture hours weekly.) This course is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of international relations. The course identifies the various players in global politics and describes and explains their behavior and the structure of the international system in which they operate. Included is an examination of not only the traditional subjects of international relations, such as power, nationalism, diplomacy, and war, but also those transnational factors that have come to play a critical role in an increasingly interdependent world, such as immigration, trade and economic/financial activities, the environment, human rights, and terrorism. (CSU/ UC) AA/AS Area B, CSU Area D-8, IGETC Area 4
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Three lecture hours weekly.) A survey of the major political developments in the Middle East in their historical and cultural context from the rise of Islam to the present, emphasizing the developments of the twentieth century. (CSU/UC) CSU Area D-8
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Advisory: Competence in written language skills comparable to eligibility for English 150. Students may receive credit for this course as Economics 125, Ethnic Studies 125, History 125, Political Science 125 or Social Science 125. Credit will be awarded for only one discipline. Three lecture hours weekly.) This course focuses on the elements of critical thinking and methods of research in the social sciences and develops skills required to organize such thought and research into effective, college level presentations. Various social science faculty members will offer their expertise to students on an individual basis as they develop their presentations. Students are encouraged to select areas of research from other courses taken during the semester or from areas of special interest including politics, history, economics, education, women's studies, ethnic studies, current issues, and issues of community concern. (CSU/UC) CSU Area A-3
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Can be taken for credit as Political Science 201 or Behavioral Science 201 or Economics 201. Credit will be awarded for only one discipline. Three lecture hours weekly.) The world is becoming more integrated and interdependent, heightening the need for greater understanding of the impact of globalization on the economy, politics, and society. This interdisciplinary team-taught course explores the new wave of global political, economic, and social change and the opportunities and challenges it brings to states, institutions, and individuals. Focus is upon what the individual will need to know and understand to be an effective participant in these rapidly changing global phenomena. (CSU/UC) AA/AS Area B, CSU Area D-7, IGETC Area 4
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Three lecture hours weekly.) Using lecture, discussion, and video, this course will provide students with an understanding of terrorism from historical, political, ideological, and religious perspectives. The course examines the motivational and organizational aspects of modern terrorism, as well as the strategic and tactical responses to the terrorist threat, and the impact of terrorism on the political, economic and legal/constitutional integrity of the sovereign state. The course will employ the expertise of specialists in the fields of psychology, philosophy, sociology, and law. This course is available to both credit and adult education students. (CSU/UC) AA/AS Area B
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Three lecture hours weekly.) This course is an introduction to the study of diplomacy in international crises. Emphasis is on the role of the United Nations and other international organizations in processes and politics that could prevent war and preserve peace. Students learn to question, analyze, and interpret international news and events to understand the role of negotiation and mediation in international relations. The course also prepares students for participation in the Model United Nations which is included in Political Science 104. (CSU) AA/AS Area B
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Can be taken for credit as Political Science 215, Economics 215, or Social Science 215. Credit will be awarded for only one discipline. Three lecture hours weekly.) This course is an opportunity to critically examine and discuss significant world developments and to attempt to understand the sources of those developments. Each student will have an opportunity to focus on issues of particular interest and to share that information with the group. When possible, informed participants in world and national events will meet with the class to share their insights. (CSU)
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Three lecture hours weekly.) A survey of the forces involved in the formation of United States foreign policy since World War II. Within the context of both the Cold War and post Cold War periods, the course explores our relations with other major global centers of power. Particular attention is given to contemporary problems, including globalization and terrorism. (CSU/UC) AA/AS Area B, CSU Area D-8, IGETC Area 4
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
(1-3 units)(No prerequisite.) Directed Study may consist of readings, research, or projects under the supervision of a full-time Social Science Department instructor. May be taken more than once for credit. (CSU/UC w/ limit)
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