Description: Direct evaluation of the local political process through participant observation, combining academic instruc- tion and supervised field work. Students will examine firsthand political behavior and the policy process in one location in local political systems. May be repeat- ed once for credit. POSC 198-I. Individual Internship in Political Science (1-12) Internship, 2-24 hours; reading and writing, 1-12 hours. Prerequisite(s): a GPA of 2.70 or better; upper-division standing; consent of instructor. Intern assignments in major political offices. Students participate in and observe substantive theoretical analyses of political behavior and policy processes. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 16 units.