Political Science (PLSI)
PLSI 100 Understanding Politics (Units: 3)
Concepts and principles of political thought, action, and institutions.
Course Attributes:
- D1: Social Sciences
PLSI 105 Principles of Government and Politics (Units: 3)
The individual's role in government and politics as active agents rather than observers, citizens rather than subjects, and the means for engaging in broad political questions and one's own position. Exploration of the various political relationships that define and motivate individuals.
PLSI 106 Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy: Introduction to Political Economy (Units: 3)
Political-economic approaches to the analysis of questions each society must solve: governance, production, allocation, distribution, freedom, and equity. The development of contemporary market vs. non-market organization, political direction of economic activity, and political-economic struggles.
Course Attributes:
- D1: Social Sciences
- Social Justice
PLSI 112 Quantitative Reasoning for Civic Engagement (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: First-Year Math Advising Module.
(Note: For this course to satisfy General Education, students must earn a grade of C- or CR or better.)
(This course is offered as LCA 112/PHIL 112/PLSI 112/HIST 112/I R 112/MATH 112. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- B4: Math/QR
- Social Justice
PLSI 150 Contemporary Moral/Political Issues (Units: 3)
Theories of the good life, ethics, rights, and justice through the examination of contemporary moral issues including capital punishment, affirmative action, abortion, racial and sexual equality, privacy, pornography, and environmental protection.
(This course is offered as PHIL 150 and PLSI 150. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- C2: Humanities
- Social Justice
PLSI 200 Introduction to American Politics (Units: 3)
Introduction to contemporary American politics and institutions of government, including California. Study of the structure, functions, and politics of Congress, the presidency, Supreme Court; examination of principles of federalism, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights; the role of public opinion, elections, political parties, interest groups.
Course Attributes:
- U.S. Govt CA State Local Govt
- D3: Social Sciences: US CA Gov
PLSI 216 The 2024 Presidential Election: Issues and Analysis (Units: 2)
Public issues in the Presidential election race. Topics may include but are not limited to: health care and insurance, the economy, international affairs, the environment and climate change, same-sex marriage, free trade, and education. Experts on political campaigns will discuss the polls, media, the campaign, campaign financing regarding the Presidential contest, and how the Presidential race will impact Congressional and State races. (CR/NC grading only)
PLSI 250 Comparative Politics (Units: 3)
Governmental institutions, political processes, socio-economic development and issues in countries around the world.
PLSI 275 Introduction to Political Theory (Units: 3)
Introduction to the study of political theory. Examine the foundations, scope and diversity of political thought; study of how to interpret, analyze and critically evaluate political theory texts.
PLSI 280 Learning Law Through Podcasts (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: GE Area A2.
PLSI 302 Political Science Writing Workshop (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Political Science majors and minors; GE Area A2; concurrent enrollment in PLSI 302GW*.
PLSI 302GW Writing for Political Science - GWAR (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to Political Science majors and minors; GE Area A2; concurrent enrollment in PLSI 302*.
Course Attributes:
- Graduation Writing Assessment
PLSI 303 Fundamentals of Political Science (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: GE Area A2.
PLSI 304 Scientific Inquiry in Political Science (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: PLSI 200 or equivalent; PLSI 303 recommended.
PLSI 307 Qualitative Methods in Political Science and International Relations (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 307 and I R 307. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 308 Research and Writing for Public Law (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 309 Methods and Approaches in Political Theory (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 317 Political Issues in a Nutshell (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: GE Area A2.
Topics:
- U.S. Supreme Court Decisionmaking
- Votes, Districts, Elections
- Political Economy
- The Politics of the Bay Area
- Communism
- Space Policy and Politics
- Universities, Governance, Free Speech
- Utopianism
- Reproductive Rights
- Israel-Palestine
PLSI 318 Modern Citizenship: Pundits, Podcasts, and Political Know-How in the 21st Century (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 320 Political Issues (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: GE Area A2.
Topics:
- Current Topics
- Youth and Politics
- Soccer and Politics
- Science-Fiction and Politics
- Animals and Politics
- Music and Politics
- Technology and Politics
- California Immigration Politics
PLSI 321 Development and Foreign Policy: Africa (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as I R 321 and PLSI 321. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 322 Policy Analysis: The Latin American Cases (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 322 and PLSI 322. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 325 Chinese Foreign Policy (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Restricted to upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as I R 325 and PLSI 325. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 327 Europe: Forming a More Perfect Union (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as I R 327 and PLSI 327. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 342 Modern Conflict: Cyber Warfare, Food Security, and Crises in the International System (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as I R 342 and PLSI 342. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 351 Political Theory: The Classical Tradition (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 352 Political Theory: Reformation to Nineteenth Century (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 354 Politics, the Environment, and Social Change (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better; PLSI 200*; or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Justice
PLSI 355 Politics and Ethics of the Consumer Society (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 355 and PHIL 355. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Justice
PLSI 356 Political Theories of Neoliberalism (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
PLSI 360 Development of American Political Thought (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: PLSI 200.
This course has a GWAR approved format (noted by a GW suffix that follows the course number) and a non-GWAR format (no suffix). Students who complete the course in one format may not repeat the course under the other format. Students who complete the non-GWAR formatted course will not receive GWAR credit.
PLSI 362 The Making of US Foreign Policy (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; GE Area A2; C J 200 or I R 310 or PLSI 200; or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 362, PLSI 362, and C J 362. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 371 Marxist Political Theory (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 372 Critical Political Theory (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 372, HUM 372, and I R 372. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 373 Essentials of California Politics (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Calif State & Local Govt
PLSI 381 Political Theories of Sexuality (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
PLSI 382 Politics and Literature (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 386 Introduction to Critical Social Thought (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as CST 300 and PLSI 386. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Social Justice
PLSI 388 Politics and the Popular (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
PLSI 389 Latin American Revolutionary Societies (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
PLSI 392 Latin American Political Thought (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
PLSI 393 Anarchist Political Theory (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Social Justice
PLSI 394 Political Theories of Work, Labor, and Free Time (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as PLSI 394 and LABR 394. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 395 Political Theories of Pedagogy and Community Activism (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 396 Fascism and Communism in Europe (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 396 and I R 357. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 400 Introduction to Public Policy in the U.S. (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 400/P A 400. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 402 Introduction to Public Administration (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as P A 402 and PLSI 402. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 403 Cases in Comparative Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
Topics:
- Corruption and Corruption Scandals
- Imagining Constitutions
- Comparative Case Studies
- Legal Activism in Comparative Perspective
PLSI 404 Politics of China (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 404 and I R 404. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 407 Politics of Russia (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 407 and I R 407. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 408 Mexican Politics and Society (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as LTNS 670 and PLSI 408. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 409 Russia and World Order (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 409 and PLSI 409. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 411 East Asian Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 411 and I R 411. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 412 South Asian Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as PLSI 412 and I R 412. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 416 Ethnicity and Nationalism (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 416 and I R 416. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 418 Political Transitions in East & Southeast Asia (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 419 Comparative Political Economy (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 421 Social Movements in the Francophone World (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: FR 305 or equivalent.
(This course is offered as FR 421 and PLSI 421. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 422 Law and Courts in Comparative Perspective (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; GE Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 all with grades of C- or better; or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 422 and I R 422. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 423 Video Games, Politics, and The State (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 424 Social Movements (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 424, SOC 424, and I R 424. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 425 Imagining Power in the Middle East (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 425 and I R 425. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 430 Israeli Democracy: Politics, Institutions, and Society (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as JS 430, I R 430, and PLSI 430. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 432 Introduction to the European Union (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 337 and PLSI 432. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 435 Politics of Global Finance and Crisis (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 435, I R 435, and FIN 435. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 451 Engaging Democracy: Participating in Historical Debates (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as HIST 308 [formerly HIST 551]/PLSI 451. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- U.S. Govt CA State Local Govt
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 459 Refugees in Global Perspective (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 459/PLSI 459. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Global Perspectives
PLSI 460 Topics in American Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
Topics:
- Representation and Election Systems
- The Politics of Education
- The Politics of Reform
- State and Federal Politics
- Choosing A U.S. President
- Youth Political Engagement
- Poverty Amidst Plenty
PLSI 461 Voting Behavior, Campaigns, and Elections (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 462 Applied Public Opinion Research (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 463 The Politics of Immigration in the United States (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Social Justice
PLSI 464 Race and American Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Social Justice
PLSI 467 Politics and Community Organizing (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 468 Women and American Politics (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 469 Women's Political Movements in the United States (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 470 The Politics of Sex and Reproduction (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 470, SXS 470, and WGS 470. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 471 Gender, Campaigns, and Elections (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 472 Civic and Political Engagement (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
PLSI 473 California Politics and Government (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Calif State & Local Govt
- Social Justice
PLSI 475 San Francisco Political Issues (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as PLSI 475 and USP 485. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 476 The American Presidency (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 477 Congress and the Presidency (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
This course has a GWAR approved format (noted by a GW suffix that follows the course number) and a non-GWAR format (no suffix). Students who complete the course in one format may not repeat the course under the other format. Students who complete the non-GWAR formatted course will not receive GWAR credit.
PLSI 478 Judicial Process (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; PLSI 200; or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
PLSI 479 The United States Congress (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 480 Introduction to Urban Policy and Analysis (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as PLSI 480 and USP 480. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 481 Race and Public Law (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; PLSI 200; or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 492 Research Methods (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as USP 492 and PLSI 492. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 493 Data Analysis (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: PLSI 492*/USP 492* or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
(This course is offered as USP 493 and PLSI 493. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 500 Labor and Government (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as LABR 500 and PLSI 500. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 512 Urban Politics and Community Power (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 512 and USP 512. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 513 Politics, Law, and the Urban Environment (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as USP 513, GEOG 668, and PLSI 513. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 514 Political Violence and Terrorism in German History, Film, and Visual Media (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as GER 514, HIST 514, I R 514, and PLSI 514. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 544 Women in the World (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as I R 544 and PLSI 544. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 552 Individual Rights and the Constitution (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
Course Attributes:
- Social Justice
PLSI 553 Legal Issues (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 554 Separation of Powers and Federalism (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor. PLSI 478 is recommended.
PLSI 555 Moot Court (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 556 Constitutional Law: First Amendment (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor. PLSI 478 is recommended.
PLSI 557 Constitutional Law: The Fourteenth Amendment (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor. PLSI 478 is recommended.
PLSI 560 Urban Poverty and Policy (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as USP 560 and PLSI 560. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Social Justice
PLSI 561 Jurisprudence (Units: 4)
Prerequisite: PLSI 478 or consent of the instructor.
PLSI 562 Jurisprudence Writing Workshop (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; PLSI 302GW.
PLSI 570 Urban Health Policy (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
(This course is offered as USP 570, LABR 570, and PLSI 570. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 580 Housing Policy and Planning (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as USP 580 and PLSI 580. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Course Attributes:
- UD-D: Social Sciences
- Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
- Global Perspectives
- Social Justice
PLSI 602 Seminar: Politics As Story (Units: 3)
Prerequisites for PLSI 602: Restricted to upper-division Political Science majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better; or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite for PLSI 702: Restricted to graduate students in PLSI or related disciplines; or permission of the instructor.
(PLSI 602/PLSI 702 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
PLSI 603 Public Service Internships (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; concurrent enrollment in PLSI 604; consent of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 603 and USP 603. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 604 Internship Seminar (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; concurrent enrollment in PLSI 603.
(This course is offered as PLSI 604 and USP 604. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 605 Seminar: Student's Choice Empirical Research Project (Units: 4)
Prerequisites for PLSI 705: Restricted to graduate Political Science students or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for PLSI 605: Restricted to upper-division Political Science majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better; or permission of the instructor.
(PLSI 705/PLSI 605 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
PLSI 606 Senior Seminar in American Politics (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Senior Political Science majors; all Political Science core courses and PLSI 302GW.
Topics:
- Reason and Choice
- The American National Security State
- The Politics of Inequality
- The Politics of Social Justice
- Women, Public Policy, and Law
PLSI 607 Senior Seminar in Comparative Politics (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Political Science majors and minors; upper-division standing; PLSI 250 and PLSI 302GW.
Topics:
- Social Movements and Dissent
- Case Studies in Environmental Politics
- Comparative Political Institutions
- Politics of the Middle East & North Africa
- Nationalism
- Lawyers, Guns, and Money in the Global South
- Comparative Experiments in Law and Justice
PLSI 608 Senior Seminar in Political Theory (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Political Science majors and minors; upper-division standing.
Topics:
- Critical Thinkers
- Theories of Opposition and Struggle
- Political Theory of F. Kafka: Readings & Criticism
- Political Theory of Authority
- Environmental Politics and Theory
- Theories on Law and the State
PLSI 609 Senior Seminar in Public Law (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Political Science majors and minors; upper-division standing; a PLSI GWAR and PLSI 478.
Topics:
- National Judicial Politics
- Law and Gender
PLSI 610 Judicial and Legal Internship (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; interview required; concurrent enrollment in PLSI 611; consent of the instructor.
PLSI 611 Judicial and Legal Internship Seminar (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Require concurrent enrollment in PLSI 610.
PLSI 613 Senior Seminar: The Politics of Harry Potter (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Political Science majors.
PLSI 614 Seminar: Politics of Reproduction (Units: 3)
Prerequisites for PLSI 614: Restricted to upper-division Political Science majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better; or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite for PLSI 714: Restricted to graduate Political Science students or permission of the instructor.
(PLSI 614/PLSI 714 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
PLSI 685 Projects in the Teaching of Political Science (Units: 1-4)
Reading and discussion in the teaching of political science. Responsibilities include working with supervising faculty member in preparing course materials, tutoring students, and conducting small discussion sections. (Students may earn a maximum of 4 units toward the baccalaureate degree for any course(s) numbered 685 regardless of discipline.)PLSI 699 Independent Study (Units: 1-4)
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, major adviser, and department chair. Enrollment by petition.
PLSI 700 Research Methods (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
PLSI 701 Graduate Writing in Political Science (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
Topics:
- Graduate Writing in Political Science: Foundations
- Graduate Writing in Political Science: Workshop
PLSI 702 Seminar: Politics As Story (Units: 3)
Prerequisites for PLSI 602: Restricted to upper-division Political Science majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better; or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite for PLSI 702: Restricted to graduate students in PLSI or related disciplines; or permission of the instructor.
(PLSI 602/PLSI 702 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
PLSI 705 Seminar: Student's Choice Empirical Research Project (Units: 4)
Prerequisites for PLSI 705: Restricted to graduate Political Science students or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites for PLSI 605: Restricted to upper-division Political Science majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better; or permission of the instructor.
(PLSI 705/PLSI 605 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
PLSI 707 Practicum in Teaching in Political Science In Higher Education (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 708 College Teaching of Political Science (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
PLSI 714 Seminar: Politics of Reproduction (Units: 3)
Prerequisites for PLSI 614: Restricted to upper-division Political Science majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better; or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite for PLSI 714: Restricted to graduate Political Science students or permission of the instructor.
(PLSI 614/PLSI 714 is a paired course offering. Students who complete the course at one level may not repeat the course at the other level.)
PLSI 740 Seminar in American Politics (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 741 Women and Politics in the United States (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 742 Public Opinion, Elections, and Media (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 744 U.S. Courts and the Making of Public Policy (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 745 Post Civil Rights Period in American Democracy (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 746 Urban Politics and Power (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 747 Gender and the Law (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 760 Seminar in Comparative Politics (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 780 Seminar in Political Theory (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 785 Seminar on Rawls (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 786 Great Theorists: Walter Benjamin (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
(This course is offered as PLSI 786, GER 786, and HUM 725. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
PLSI 787 The Political Theory of Franz Kafka (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; upper-division standing permitted with the permission of the instructor.
PLSI 788 Latin American Political Theory (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 789 Political Theories of Colonialism and Anti-Colonialism (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
PLSI 896 Preparation for Written Comprehensive Examination (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Political Science students with approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies.
PLSI 896EXM Culminating Experience Examination (Units: 0-3)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, committee chair, and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies. ATC and Proposal for Culminating Experience Requirement forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration.
PLSI 898 Master's Thesis (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy (ATC) for the master's degree and permission of the candidate's committee chair, and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies.
PLSI 899 Independent Study (Units: 1-4)
Prerequisite: Permission of the graduate major adviser, supervising faculty member, and department chair.