POLI 462
Tocqueville on America
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
See the practical consequences of abstract philosophical ideas, think more deeply and coherently about their own moral and political commitments
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
To gain a thorough familiarity with the text of Democracy in America, including an understanding of its basic structure and main parts, and its most significant themes and there interconnections
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
To learn to write significant ideas in clear, correct, and strong English, based upon a careful engagement with Tocqueville’s text
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
To understand the deepest questions that arise from a selection on the themes of Democracy in America with the help of the best commentators on Tocqueville’s text, such as Harvey Mansfield and Delba Winthrop, Pierre Manent, and Peter Lawler
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
To understand the permanent interest of the challenging questions framed by Tocqueville, and their relevance to contemporary political and ethical issues
Title
Faith and Political Analysis
Learning Outcome
Be able to articulate principles of faith in political analysis.
Title
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
