POLI 367
Contemporary Political Theory
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
History of political science, including the moral and ethical dimensions of politics.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Poli 201 or Poli 202 or Phil 201 or Phil 202.
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
Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Students will attend to the deeper question of the nature and limits of theory (or “reason,” or “philosophy”) as it functions in the political-moral realm.
Title
Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Students will have a factual and theoretical knowledge of contemporary normative political theory from the standpoint of the question of the relationship between theory and practice.
Title
Political Philosophy
Learning Outcome
Students will examine the risks both of a postmodern celebration of irrationalism and those inherent in the ongoing project of constructing a purely “rational” politics and morality.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
To learn to address significant, complex and challenging ideas in clear, correct, and strong English, based upon a careful engagement with textual sources
Title
Faith and Political Analysis
Learning Outcome
Be able to articulate principles of faith in political analysis.
Title
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Learning Outcome
Possess a faculty and theoretical knowledge of countries, poilitical processes, political theories, and political thought.
Title
Effective Research and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
