Courses

Principal ideas of leading political thinkers in America from colonial period to the present.

Principal ideas of leading political thinkers in America from colonial period to the present.

Investigates primary sources and secondary literature covering the origin and direction of the U.S. political ideology. Topics typically include liberalism, civic republicanism, and debates between contemporary scholars concerning American exceptionalism. PW: Executive Systems

American political thought from colonial times to the present.

Discussion of the political concepts that have influenced the development of an American democratic tradition; concepts will be related to specific political institutions and processes.

Students study American political ideas and movements from colonial times

A critical reading of selected essays, speeches, debates, and literary works from America's great and unique political tradition. The course will focus on various major themes, for instance, commerce, freedom, justice, race, democracy, representation, community, or family life.

In-depth study of theorists, concepts and forces that have shaped American political values from the founding of the republic to the present. Major themes include the relationship between liberty and equality, rights and democracy, and industrialization and the public good.

An examination of current national and international issues. Focus is on developing critical reading, listening, and writing skills. The course may be repreated up to three times.

This course focuses on the origins and evolution of American political theory from the colonial period to post-modernity. Investigates the philosophical legacy of the American founding and the civic republican tradition on contemporary theories of liberty, equality, and civic engagement in public life. Ethics and Civic Responsibility are significant components of this course).