Course Description

Political theory for students with little or no previous course work in the area. Focuses on one or more important political concepts or phenomena (e.g., power, freedom, or political ambition) and as entry-point into various approaches and literatures within the field.

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Athena Title

Intro to Political Theory

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in POLS 3000E, POLS 3000H

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Prerequisite

POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1101H or POLS 1101S

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Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will develop skills of careful and thoughtful reading of political thought.
• Students will develop a sense of history which is necessary for an adequate understanding of political life.
• Students will develop the ability to think analytically, critically, and creatively about political concepts and ideas.
• Students will consider how the problems, concepts, and arguments examined might be of significance today and challenge our own way of thinking about politics.

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Topical Outline

• The Rule of the Wise and Just Achieving Stability and Security Protecting Individual Rights Naturalizing Humans through Politics Promoting Human Development Achieving a Fair Society A Libertarian Solution

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Institutional Competencies

Critical Thinking

The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Winham, Ilya   Winham, Ilya   Winham, Ilya

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