# Political Science (POLI) courses

Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 4 courses

Source: https://catalog.napavalley.edu/courses/poli/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### POLI-125 — Introduction to Modern Political Ideology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- **Transfers to:** UC, CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/poli.md)

This course comparatively and historically examines the major ideological approaches to government and politics including Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Fascism and Communism. Contemporary political ideological movements will also be explored.

### POLI-135 — Comparative Government

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- **Transfers to:** UC, CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/poli.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/poli.md)

This course presents various analytical methods used to compare political systems. Several countries are examined in a comparative fashion focusing on similarities and differences in interests, institutions, and processes. Country studies vary.

### POLI-140 — International Relations

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- **Transfers to:** UC, CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/napa-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/poli.md)

Study of the economic, political, and social factors affecting the behavior of states and other international actors in world politics. Reviews contending theoretical perspectives and analytical approaches to the study of conflict and cooperation among international actors.

### POLI-145 — International Political Economy

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 hours lecture; 54 hours total
- **Transfers to:** UC, CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

This course examines the international economy including trade, finance, and development, within the context of politics. Alternative analytical and theoretical perspectives will be examined for their value in helping to understand and evaluate the historical development and current operation of the world economy.