7944 - Political Science 1 - Class Information
The Government of the United States
Summer 2008
3 Units, (UC: CSU)
Deals with how the U.S. Constitution and Government meet democracy’s challenge in a world of change: plus California and local governments.
Meets: Meets the graduation and transfer requirements for all majors to take a course in federal, state and local governments.
Prerequisites: None.
Instructor
Van ChaneyEmail: van_chaney@hotmail.com
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon*
*From Jun 17 - Aug. 6: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
*Tue June 17 & Aug 5: 1:00 - 8:00 PM;
*June 24 - July 24, & July 30, Tue & Wed 9:00 AM - 12 Noon
(818) 364-7600, ext. 7161
Classroom Location Schedule
| Day | Campus | Time | Location |
| Saturday | L.A. Southwest College | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Lecture Lab Bldg.,, Rm. 113 |
| Saturday | L.A. City College | 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM | Da Vinci Hall, RM. 305 |
| Sunday | L.A. Valley College | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Foregn Language, Bldg. Rm. 102 |
| Sunday | L.A. Pierce College | 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM | Business Bldg, Rm 3204 |
Click here for directions and maps to the campuses.
Textbooks
Required
We the People
- Author: Patterson, Thomas E.
- Edition: 7/E, 2008
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill
- ISBN: 0-07-340386-5
California Government and Politics Today
- Author: Field, Mona
- Edition: 12/E, 2009
- Publisher: Allyn & Bacon / Longman
- ISBN: 0-20-562007-8
Textbooks may be purchased at the City, Southwest, Valley, and Pierce College bookstores.
Video
Framework for Democracy
A study of the U.S. Constitution and the major principles, institutions, and policies of the American Federal system.
Where to Watch Videos
All videos are closed captioned.
Cable Channel LA36
Video broadcasts are available on cable channel LA36. The broadcast schedule is below.
Broadcast
Schedule
Buy the Videos
Videos may be purchased at the Pierce College Bookstore.
Watch the Videos on Campus
Videos may be viewed at the Learning Resource Centers of:
Los Angeles City College
East Los Angeles College
Los
Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission College
Pierce College
Los
Angeles Southwest College
Los
Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles Valley College
West
Los Angeles College
You must bring your Student ID or fee receipt with you to watch them.
Online Course Website
Jun. 16 is the official start date of the term. If you enrolled after Jun. 16, you can expect a delay of 2-3 business days in accessing the class website.
You must log in separately for each course you are enrolled in.
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