Course Description

Political theory for students with little or no previous coursework 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 Hon

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Equivalent Courses

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

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Prerequisite

(POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1101H or POLS 1101S) and permission of Honors

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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 sharpen analytical thinking and debating skills.
• Students will understand the moral foundations of the modern state.
• Students will practice engaging with viewpoints different than one's own.
• Students will confront difficult moral questions about the way we organize our social life.
• Students will come to understand one's personal values better.

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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:   Frye, Harrison

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