Emeritus Fall 2024 Schedule

Political Science

 

POL SC E00, Current Events

This course increases older adults’ understanding of local, national, and international current affairs and how it affects their lives as well as the world around them. Older adults consider the political, economic, and social movements that determine domestic and foreign policies in the United States and around the world.

Course Number: 9835 Time: 9-10:50 a.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Olney W

Course Number: 9836 Time: 9:30-11:20 a.m. MLocation: MALBU 202Instructor: Sarkissian RAbove section meets at the Malibu Campus, 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu.

Course Number: 9837 Time: 10-11:50 a.m. MLocation: EC 1227 408Instructor: Reiner M

Course Number: 9838 Time: 2-3:50 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Trives N

Course Number: 9838  Time: 2-3:50 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Johnson J P

Course Number: 9839 Time: 3-4:50 p.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Sarkissian R

POL SC E10, Music, Politics and Social Change

This course helps Emeritus students understand how music and culture influences and is influenced by political movements. Emphasis will be placed on listening to the music of various eras in American history and discussing how the music shaped and was shaped by those historical events, and what the impacts of those events are on current American life and politics.

Course Number: 9840 Time: 12:30-2:20 p.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Sarkissian R

POL SC E50, Technopolitics: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Governance

This course explores the intricate relationship between technology and politics, analyzing how technological advancements shape political systems, governance, policy-making, and public engagement. Students will examine the impact of technology on political campaigns, information dissemination, surveillance, cybersecurity, citizen participation, and the formulation of government policies. Through case studies, discussions, and critical analysis, students will develop a nuanced understanding of the complexities and implications of technology in the political landscape, including its influence on policy development, implementation, and the functioning of government institutions.

Course Number: 9858 Time: 9-10:50 a.m. THLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Lepoint O