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PSYCHOLOGY 217
110H
CONTEMPORARY WORLD
PROBLEMS
3.0 Units
POL S 110H examines controversial issues
in world politics from regional conflicts,
international economic relations, arms and
disarmament, human rights and foreign
policy, to environmental considerations.
The course places greater responsibility on
the students to gather, analyze, and present
information accurately and persuasively
using formats such as seminar-style discus-
sion, debate, a research paper consisting of
original research, and class presentations.
Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Eligibility
for ENGL 101 or equivalent. Recommended
Preparation: LIB 191. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
111
THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST: ITS
POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
3.0 Units
POL S 111 is a survey of the historical back-
ground and current politics of the Middle
East. Topics covered include: introduction
to the land, peoples, cultures, and religions; hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil-
overview of the modern history of the region,
with an emphasis on the Eastern Question;
emergence of the modern nation-states
following World War I; internal develop-
ments in major countries up to the present;
Westernization and Islamic resurgence;
regional conflicts and international connec-
tions; the economic and political impact of
oil; European and Russian involvement;
Middle Eastern lobbies in the United States
and U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle
East. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepa-
ration: ENGL 191 or ESL 141 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC
112
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
LABORATORY
1.5 Units
POL S 112 introduces students to a selected
group of international issues for which
students will seek solutions through research
and participation in simulations. The course
will consist of instruction and direction
for intercollegiate Model United Nations
Conferences and Competitions which
incorporate international current event
debates, parliamentary debate and conflict
resolution exercises. Note: This class may
be taken four times; a maximum of six units
may be earned. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory
1.5 hours. Corequisite or Prerequisite: POL
S 108. Course Typically Offered: Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
114
INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN
LEGAL TRADITION
3.0 Units
POL S 114 is an introduction to law in the
United States. It addresses key historical
developments and philosophical debates
that shape how conflict is resolved. Conflicts
in the areas of civil liberties and civil rights, ity, basic human needs (for food, water, health
as well as contemporary legal issues, are
addressed. This course satisfies a require-
ment for the Law Pathway program. Lecture
3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 100, ENGL 120,
or ESL 151, or the equivalent. Recommended
Preparation: POL S 101. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC
115
THE POLITICS OF RACE IN THE
UNITED STATES
3.0 Units
POL S 115 examines the impact of political
institutions on racial and ethnic subgroups in
the United States. The course focuses on the
problems of ethnic identity, inequality and
discrimination, and the impact of minority
group politics on public policy. Lecture 3
ity for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
170
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL
STUDIES
3.0 Units
POL S 170 is an introduction to the interdis-
ciplinary field of Global Studies, including
the history of globalization, and economic,
political, social, cultural and ecological
developments related to the process of
globalization. Students evaluate topics such
as NGOs, the global economy, and transna-
tional population trends. Note: This course
is cross-listed with ECON 170 and GEOG 170.
This course may not be taken for credit by
students who have completed ECON 170 or
GEOG 170. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
171
GLOBAL ISSUES
3.0 Units
POL S 171 introduces students to the origins,
current status, and future trends of major
transnational issues confronting the global
community. Topics can include population
trends, economic development and inequal-
care), human rights, international conflict
and security concerns, and environmental
problems. The course also focuses on global
governance, including the study of collective
global responsibilities. Note: This course is
cross-listed with GEOG 171 and SOC 171.
This course may not be taken for credit by
students who have completed GEOG 171 or
SOC 171. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended
Preparation: ENGL 101. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
PSYCHOLOGY
101
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
3.0 Units
PSYCH 101 is the scientific study of human
behavior and mental processes. The content
focuses on the exploration of major psycho-
logical theories, concepts, methods, and
research findings. Topics include the biologi-
cal bases of behavior, perception, cognition,
consciousness, learning, memory, emotion,
motivation, development, personality,
social psychology, psychological disorders,
approaches to psychotherapy, and applied
psychology. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite:
Eligibility for ENGL 101. Course Typically
Of fered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID PSY
110)