POLS 15 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY

    Recent Professors
    K. Elwood
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    C-ID: POLS 120 This introductory course offers a survey of major political theorists and their interpretations of political concepts, such as civil and political society, the state of nature, natural law, and civil liberties. It examines various theoretical approaches to politics, political problems, and proposed solutions; analysis of selected political theories; and the relevance of theory to contemporary problems. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable)