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• Political Science 101 — American Government and Politics

Introduction to Constitutional principles and their application to the political process and institutions of the United States and the State of California. Attention given to political ideas, processes and issues.

• Political Science 121 — International Politics
Professor: Peter Haslund
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Introduction to the field of international relations, including the nation-state system, nationalism, colonialism, the role of ideology in the formulation of foreign policy, international trade and economic development, alliance systems and international organizations.

• Political Science 122 — The United Nations in World Affairs: International Organizations

Focuses on international and comparative politics, with an emphasis on the United Nations and other international organizations. Diplomacy is introduced through simulation exercises and careful development of complex and sensitive international problems such as economic development, disarmament, regionalism and international law. Students participate in an intercollegiate Model United Nations simulation.

• Political Science 123 — The United Nations in World Affairs

Designed for second-year students who have completed Politcal Science 122 as a way of participating in Model United Nations simulation and accepting leadership roles in that simulation.

• Political Science 124 — Introduction to International Law

This course represents an introductory survey of international law and the institutions that provide support for the notion that the ?rule of law? is preferable to international violence. We will examine the basic principles of jurisprudence in the international arena and the historical events that gave life to such institutions as the UN, the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court. Applies to both the Political Science and Global & International Studies majors.

• Political Science 130 — Politics of Global Survival

Advanced course in Political Science required of International Studies majors and intended to bring interdisciplinary learning to bear on four significant global problems, including an exploration of (a) global environmental concerns, (b) methods of conflict resolution, (c) the many facets of inter-national economics and trade, and (d) the arms race. Lectures, discussions, simulations designed to allow for a broad understanding of the complexities of global issues, as well as their possible resolution.

• Political Science 131 — Comparative Politics

Comparison between communist and Western democratic political systems. Study of the interrelationships between major world ideologies (communism, socialism, fascism, liberalism, conservatism) and the political institutions of selected countries, such as Russia, China, Yugoslavia, Britain, France, Germany, Japan and South Africa.

• Political Science 132 — Political Thinking

• POLSC 132 — Political Thinking
• (3) F, S — CSU, UC
• Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110HR.
• Course Advisories: POLSC 101.
• Exploration of fundamental issues in political theory as interpreted by such thinkers as Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Burke, Rousseau, Marx and others.

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