This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Satisfies US-2 (US Constitution and government) and US-3 (CA state and local government) requirements of CSU Title V. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as POLS M03.

Introduces children's literature, focusing on discussion and literary analysis of the specific features, historical development, basic genres and kinds of children's literature (fairy tale, fantasy, picture book, adventure story, and contemporary realistic fiction). Covers classics from the golden age of children’s literature (1846 to 1908), 20th- and 21st-century picture books, poetry, and contemporary books for elementary and middle-grade readers. Prerequisites: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H. Recommended Prep: ENGL M01B or ENGL M01BH. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.