PSC 153 A-Z - Special Topics in Political TheorySemester Hours: 1-4
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An advanced course in the analysis of major problems in Political Theory.
Current Special Topics
PSC 153D: Political Ideologies
Public intellectuals have predicted the ‘end of ideology’. Today, ideologies seem more relevant than ever, and ideological polarization is on the rise in many countries, including the United States. Our primary purpose will be to secure a solid grasp of the core tenets of several major political ideologies, along with their respective back-stories and historical contexts. We’ll examine a number of case studies throughout the semester, detailing relevant real-world events, people, organizations and systems, and we’ll read articles from current media about contemporary ideological debates and developments. This is a course about ideas, and students who find such material invigorating will be highly stimulated by these investigations.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
As individual subjects are selected, each is assigned a letter (A-Z) which is affixed to the course number. The course involves substantial reading, discussion and writing. Includes regular seminar sessions and individual conferences with instructor. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule. (Formerly PSC 153: Seminar: Political Theory.)
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