POSC 280 - Introduction to Western Political Thought

Description:
This course explores political thought in the West from its origins in Ancient Greece through the 20^th century. This course examines concepts such as democracy, religious freedom, ethics, realism, citizenship, and human nature. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Spring, and Summer).

Credits: (5)

General Education Category: K5 - Humanities

General Education Pathways: P4 Social Justice

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify basic concepts, processes, and theories of normative political theory
Identify normative political issues after reading the works of normative political theorists
Explain the connections between the normative concepts and insights of the past (ancient, medieval, etc..) and contemporary issues including religious freedom, democracy, and social justice.
Analyze western normative concepts and interpretations of the human experience with concepts and interpretations from non-western thinkers and traditions.
Identify and analyze how our normative assumptions and presuppositions shape our response to issues of social justice around the globe.
Analyze how religious traditions and normative political thought have shaped the human experience.
Explain and analyze how ideas concerning gender, sexuality, race, class and ethnicity have been utilized to promote social justice over various historical periods.
Discuss social justice from multiple historical, religious, and ethical perspectives and explain what factors that make social justice difficult to obtain and maintain.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/2/17

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