(POLS 362) American Political Thought

3 Credits

This course examines American political thought from the colonial period to the present, tracing its development through critical themes, controversies, and omissions. Foundational texts will be explored to uncover the origins of American political thought, the meaning of American identity, and the ongoing debates over liberty, justice, freedom, and democracy. The course places particular emphasis on how race, class, and gender have shaped—and continue to shape—what and who is considered “American.” Attribute/Distribution: SS, SW