POLS 1000H
American Government and Politics - HONORS


Course Description

Part 1: This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. This is an honors course. Part 2: This course is a critical examination of the contemporary and historical struggle for the development of democratic political institutions in the United States at the state, local, and national levels. Particular emphasis is given to the conflict between disparate socioeconomic groups in the conduct of U.S. political life (e.g., traditional elites versus the historically (and currently) disenfranchised-- women, people of color, workers, immigrants, etc.) and the interrelationship among social equity, democracy, and sustainable environmental conditions. As an honors course, students will be expected to complete extra assignments to gain a deeper insight into American Government and Politics.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
39811 POLS 1000H 2EZ ·T·R··· 10:30 AM-12:20 PM Robert Stockwell ONLINE
······· TBA-TBA

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Formerly
(Formerly POLS D001H/POLI D001H.)
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
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