COLLEGE OF THE DESERT Course Code PS-003 Course Outline of Record 1. Course Code: PS-003 2. a. Long Course Title: Introduction to Political Theory b. Short Course Title: POLITICAL THEORY 3. a. Catalog Course Description: This course is an introduction to the nature and tradition of political inquiry as articulated by classical, modern and contemporary theorists. This course focuses on basic theoretical debates such as, but not limited to, justice, equality, and the best form of government. Throughout the course, the application of theoretical debates to the contemporary world is stressed. b. Class Schedule Course Description: This course is an introduction to the nature and tradition of political inquiry. c. Semester Cycle (if applicable): Spring d. Name of Approved Program(s): POLITICAL SCIENCE Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T) 4. Total Units: 3.00 Total Semester Hrs: 54.00 Lecture Units: 3 Semester Lecture Hrs: 54.00 Lab Units: 0 Semester Lab Hrs: 0 Class Size Maximum: 50 Allow Audit: No Repeatability No Repeats Allowed Justification 0 5. Prerequisite or Corequisite Courses or Advisories: Course with requisite(s) and/or advisory is required to complete Content Review Matrix (CCForm1-A) Prerequisite: PS 001 Advisory: ENG 001A 6. Textbooks, Required Reading or Software: (List in APA or MLA format.) a. Washington, Booker T (1995). Up From Slavery Dover Publications. ISBN: 0486287386 b. Sophocles (1993). Antigone Dover Publications. ISBN: 0486278042 c. Aristotle (2000). Politics Dover Publications. ISBN: 0486414248 d. Plato (2000). The Republic Dover Publications. ISBN: 0486411214 e. St. Augustine (2009). Confessions Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0199537828 f. Machiavelli, Niccolo (1992). The Prince Dover Publications. ISBN: 0486272745 g. Hobbes, Thomas (1982). Leviathan Penguin Classics. ISBN: 0140431950 05/07/2018 1 of 7
7. h. Rousseau, Jean-Jacques (1968). The Social Contract Penguin Classics. ISBN: 0140442014 i. Marx, Karl and Freidrich Engels (2014). The Communist Manifesto International Publishers Company. ISBN: 0717802418 j. Mill, John Stuart (2015). On Liberty CreateSpace. ISBN: 1505852919 k. Rawls, John (2005). A Theory of Justice Belknap Press. ISBN: 0674017722 l. Douglass, Frederick (2013). Great Speeches by Frederick Douglass Dover Publications. ISBN: 0486498824 m. DuBois, W.E.B. (1994). The Souls of Black Folk Dover Publications. ISBN: 0486280411 n. Goldman, Emma (2013). Anarchism and Other Essays CreateSpace. ISBN: 1484116577 o. Goldwater, Barry (2011). The Conscience of a Conservative Martino Fine Books. ISBN: 9781614271253 p. Paine, Thomas (1997). Common Sense Dover Publications. ISBN: 0486296024 q. Locke, John (2011). Second Treatise of Government Watchmaker Publishing. ISBN: 1603864105 r. Friedman, Milton (2002). Capitalism and Freedom University of Chicago Press. ISBN: 0226264211 Entrance Skills: Before entering the course students must be able: Entrance Skills: a. Recognize the problems faced by governments in emerging nations and the similarities between those problems faced by developed nations as they grew in political sophistication. PS 001 - Define the concept of civil liberties and identify which derive from the Federal system and which from that of the State of California. PS 001 - Articulate and explain the rights and obligations of citizenship b. Identify and understand some of the most salient, recurring patterns in American history, an example of which are the ongoing conflicts and contrasts between American ideals and patterns of discrimination and exclusion. 05/07/2018 2 of 7
PS 001 - Trace the struggle for equal rights as it has occurred at both the Federal and California State levels; relevant legislation and judicial decisions should be cited and the importance of these critically assessed. c. Analyze the interrelationships between economics, political history and societal life. PS 001 - Critically evaluate the role of government in promoting the general welfare. d. Acquire an understanding of the basic differences between Western and non-western style governments. PS 001 - Identify the various levels and types of government and briefly describe the theory undergirding each. PS 001 - Trace, analyze and critically evaluate American political thought from its origins to the present. PS 001 - Name the most significant events in the development of constitutions of the United States and the State of California. PS 001 - State how the legislative, judicial and executive branches of both the government of the State of California and the Federal system are organized, including the powers which reside in each. Advisory skills: e. Read, analyze, evaluate, interpret and synthesize varied texts ENG 001A - Read, analyze, and interpret varied texts (i.e. literature, digital forms, visual). f. Develop coherent written ideas ENG 001A - Develop ideas coherently in writing through the drafting process. g. Write thesis statements, topic sentences, and ideas in an organized manner ENG 001A - Write thesis statements, topic sentences, and ideas in an organized way in multi-page essays. h. Conduct research using credible sources ENG 001A - Find, read, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and synthesize outside sources, including online information. i. Develop a thesis that is supported by factual evidence ENG 001A - Write essays with varied strategies, including persuasive essays, with a arguable theses and evidence from a variety types of sources. 8. Course Content and Scope: Lecture: Unit 1: Classical Political Theory Sophocles, Antigone Plato, The Republic Aristotle, Politics St. Augustine, Confessions Unit 2: Modern Political Theory Niccolo Machiavelli Thomas Hobbes John Locke 05/07/2018 3 of 7
9. Jean-Jacques Rousseau Karl Marx and Fredrich Engels John Stuart MIll Unit 3: Amerian Political Theory Thomas Paine/Thomas Jefferson/The Federalist Papers (Publius) Frederick Douglas Booker T. Washington and/or W.E.B. DuBois Emma Goldman Barry Goldwater Milton Friedman John Rawls For each of the above theorists and their original text(s) explored, emphasis is placed on basic theoretical debates such as the nature of mankind, justice, equality, and the best form of government. For each of the above theorists and their original text(s) explored, emphasis is placed on the application of theoretical debates to the contemporary world. Lab: (if the "Lab Hours" is greater than zero this is required) Course Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Compare and contrast the differences among capitalism, socialism, and communism. 2. Differentiate between tyranny of the majority and tyranny of government. 3. Discuss the role of the state in enforcing liberties and rights. 4. Exhibit knowledge of the different theories on the natural state of mankind. 5. Compare and contrast the elements of each political theory. 10. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: a. Identify and critically evaluate, based on original texts, the state and its relationship to citizens b. Identify and evaluate, based on original texts, the theoretical underpinnings of anarchism c. Analyze and critically evaluate, based on original texts, theories on liberty, law, citizenship, and punishment d. Analyze the different assumptions and values about "human nature" and "reality" embedded in each political theory based on its original text and examine the way these starting premises shape the questions asked and conclusions reached e. Assess the historical and social context surrounding the generation of political theories f. Analyze political theories in their original form and explain how they are relevant to contemporary issues g. Define the state, state of nature, the social contract, and civil disobedience h. Define liberty, morality, citizenship, and rights i. Exhibit knowledge of the different theories on the natural state of mankind j. Compare and contrast the elements of each political theory k. Evaluate, based on original texts, the contribution of each political theory towards a comprehensive understanding of political life and political institutions 11. Methods of Instruction: (Integration: Elements should validate parallel course outline elements) 05/07/2018 4 of 7
a. Discussion b. Distance Education c. Journal d. Lecture e. Self-exploration f. Technology-based instruction Other Methods: Videos, student papers, group discussions for the online format (distance education) 12. Assignments: (List samples of specific activities/assignments students are expected to complete both in and outside of class.) In Class Hours: 54.00 Outside Class Hours: 108.00 a. In-class Assignments 13. Below are suggested assignments: 1. Participate in class discussion and take detailed notes on the lecture. 2. Graded individual, written reflections on the out-of-class assigned material 3. Small group discussion in which students must actively participate (instructors can grade each student's performance in group activities based on the extent and depth of each student's contributions) 4. Class debate in which students are assigned roles (team member, moderator, active audience members) and graded on their individual performance 5. Essay examinations b. Out-of-class Assignments Below are suggested assignments: 1. Readings of original texts outlined in "Learning Resources" 2. Viewing of films, video clips, including the taking of notes thereon 3. Listening to sound recordings and taking notes thereon 4. Special reports by students, in panel or singly 5. Participation in class research projects involving the collection, compilation and interpretation of data, including the composition of written or oral reports 6. In essay form, describe how: i. The course s major concepts will be clarified by definition and examples. ii. Their logical interrelationships will be stressed. iii. Important passages of assigned written materials will be carefully analyzed not only to ascertain their meanings but also to evaluate the fact-claims made as well as the reasoning/research from which they have been derived. iv. Students will be alerted to common formal fallacies, such as those of denying the antecedent or affirming the consequent in arguments involving conditional premises. Informal fallacies, such as those involving emotional appeals, inappropriate analogies and unjustified appeals to authority will also be stressed. v. The development of an awareness of sound procedures and potential problems when attempting put theories into practice. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress: The student will demonstrate proficiency by: College level or pre-collegiate essays Guided/unguided journals Mid-term and final evaluations Student participation/contribution 14. Methods of Evaluating: Additional Assessment Information: 15. Need/Purpose/Rationale -- All courses must meet one or more CCC missions. IGETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences H: Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions 05/07/2018 5 of 7
CSU GE Area D: Social, Political, and Economic Institutions and Behavior, Historical D8 - Political Science, Government, and Legal Institutions PO-GE C2 - Social and Behavioral Sciences Identify and analyze key concepts and theories about human and/or societal development. Understand and think critically about different cultures (including topics such as race, gender, and class) and their influence on human development or society. IO - Global Citizenship - Ethical Behavior Apply ethical reasoning to contemporary issues and moral dilemmas. Appreciate the complexity of global relationships between self and others, as well as self and the environment. Integrate universally accepted values such as honesty, responsibility, respect, fairness, courage and compassion into judgments and decision-making. 16. Comparable Transfer Course University System Campus Course Number Course Title Catalog Year UC UCLA Pol Sci 10 Introduction to Political Theory 2014-15 CSU San Jose State University POLS 003 Introduction to Political Thought 2014-2015 CSU CSU Fresno PLSI 111 CSU California Polytechnic University, Pomona History of Political Thought Since Machiavelli 2014-2015 PLS 204 Introduction to Political Thought 2014-2015 UC UC Riverside POSC 007 Introduction to Political Theory CSU CSU Long Beach POSC 225 Issues in Political Theory 2014-15 17. Special Materials and/or Equipment Required of Students: N/A 18. Materials Fees: N/A Required Material? Material or Item Cost Per Unit Total Cost 19. Provide Reasons for the Substantial Modifications or New Course: Change the advisory and entrance skills to English 001A. 20. a. Cross-Listed Course (Enter Course Code): N/A b. Replacement Course (Enter original Course Code): N/A 21. Grading Method (choose one): Letter Grade Only 22. MIS Course Data Elements a. Course Control Number [CB00]: CCC000559700 b. T.O.P. Code [CB03]: 220700.00 - Political Science c. Credit Status [CB04]: D - Credit - Degree Applicable d. Course Transfer Status [CB05]: A = Transfer to UC, CSU e. Basic Skills Status [CB08]: 2N = Not basic skills course f. Vocational Status [CB09]: Not Occupational g. Course Classification [CB11]: Y - Credit Course h. Special Class Status [CB13]: N - Not Special i. Course CAN Code [CB14]: N/A j. Course Prior to College Level [CB21]: Y = Not Applicable 05/07/2018 6 of 7
k. Course Noncredit Category [CB22]: Y - Not Applicable l. Funding Agency Category [CB23]: Y = Not Applicable m. Program Status [CB24]: 1 = Program Applicable Name of Approved Program (if program-applicable): POLITICAL SCIENCE Attach listings of Degree and/or Certificate Programs showing this course as a required or a restricted elective.) 23. Enrollment - Estimate Enrollment First Year: 50 Third Year: 50 24. Resources - Faculty - Discipline and Other Qualifications: a. Sufficient Faculty Resources: Yes b. If No, list number of FTE needed to offer this course: N/A 25. Additional Equipment and/or Supplies Needed and Source of Funding. N/A 26. Additional Construction or Modification of Existing Classroom Space Needed. (Explain:) 27. N/A FOR NEW OR SUBSTANTIALLY MODIFIED COURSES Library and/or Learning Resources Present in the Collection are Sufficient to Meet the Need of the Students Enrolled in the Course: Yes The library has sufficient resources including many recommended readings such as: Marx, The Communist Manifesto, Machiavelli, The Prince, de Tocqueville, Democracy in America, and e-books of Hobbes, Leviathan and Plato, The Republic. Attached is the completed library approval form, which I also sent to Jon Fernald. I listed all the books, including the ones already available at the COD Library, that students may want access to as supplemental readings. 28. Originator Sara Butler Origination Date 11/07/17 05/07/2018 7 of 7