POLI 17
Grassroots Democracy: Leadership and Power
Course Description
This course provides both applied and theoretical training for students of social justice. It serves as a multidisciplinary exploration of social change and popular democratic action, with a specific focus on understanding the meaning and development of political power in modern democracies. This course will explore gender and race-sensitive approaches to leadership style, the utilization of institutional and mass forums for civic engagement, strategies for mass recruitment and mobilization, consciousness development, democratic ethics, and strategic and tactical action.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28940 | POLI 17 | 1EZ | ·T·R··· | 06:00 PM-07:50 PM | Angelica Esquivel Moreno | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
POLI-17.-1EZ: Fully ONLINE. This class involves 12 hours of active, hands-on, work making a difference in our communities. The course has been modified so that this does not involve more time than a regular class. This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
- Also Listed As
- POLI 17 (P); ICS 27 (C)
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- Limitation on Enrollment
- (Not open to students with credit in the cross-listed course(s).) (Not open to students with credit in the Honors Program related course.) (Also listed as ICS D027.)