Political Theory
- 2346: The Politics of Greek Theater Cr. 3 (3-0). A study of the influence of Greek comedy and tragedy on the politics of democratic Athens. (Introductory category.)
- 3340: Ancient and Medieval Political Thought. Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor. An examination of the political theories and institutions of the ancient world, with emphasis on works by Plato, Aristotle, Thucydides, Xenophon.
- 3341: Foundations of Modern Politics. Cr. 3 (3-0) Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor. A survey of major works of political theory from 16th through 19th centuries, including Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Hume, Rousseau, Marx.
- 3342: Liberalism and its Critics Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Contemporary arguments for and against liberalism beginning with the 16th century and ending with 19th century formulations.
- 3343: Democratic Theory Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. A critical examination of the theoretical foundation for popular control of government, as well as the empirical conditions and problems associated with such control.
- 3344: International Law and the Law of War. Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and POLS 1337 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Introduction to legal principles and procedures of recognized public international law and laws of war.
- 3347: Multiculturalism in Theory and Practice. Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisite: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor. An examination of political theories that grapple with how we should treat cultural, religious, racial, and gender differences in a multicultural and pluralistic world.
- 3348: Left, Right, and Center Cr. 3 (3-0). Study of the principles of conservative and progressive political theories and their historical roots.
- 3349: Foundations in American Political Thought Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisite: POLS 1337. Introduction of fundamental questions in the American political experience. Special emphasis on the period from the Founding to the Civil War.
- 3394: Selected Topics in Political Theory and Methodology Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
- 4344: Equality, Justice, and Democracy Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor. An examination of alternative standards of equality, justice, and democracy, with an emphasis on how economic, political, and social benefits and burdens are distributed in the context of current controversies such as affirmative action, compensatory education, and the governance of science.
- 4346: Greek Political Thought Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: ENGL 1304; POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents; and POLS 3310 or 3343, or consent of instructor. A study of Greek political thought of the fifth and fourth centuries B.C. This course emphasizes analytical writing.
- 4347: Religion and Politics Cr. 3 (3-0). Explores religion/political interaction from the Enlightenment to present. Includes secularism, separation of church/state, political liberalism, attempts to accommodate different religions, and Islamic scholars on the relationship of religion and politics.
- 4348: Contemporary Islamic Political Thought Cr. 3 (3-0). Survey of trends in Islamic political thought including Islamic Modernism, Political Islam, and contemporary liberal Muslim political thinkers.
- 4366: Constitutional Design Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor. Basic empirical, normative, and analytical principles of constitutional design are used to develop a constitution for a fictitious country.
- 4394: Selected Topics in Political Theory and Methodology Cr. 3 (3-0). Prerequisites: POLS 1336 and 1337 or equivalents, or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.