— Foundations of Political Thought

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Analysis and evaluation of the seminal works of a major political philosopher or of a major problem in political philosophy. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, and International Relations majors only. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s) when topic differs. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE). POL 116 — Foundations of Political Thought (4 units) Course Description: Analysis and evaluation of the seminal works of a major political philosopher or of a major problem in political philosophy. Prerequisite(s): POL 004 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s) when topic differs. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, and International Relations majors only. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s) when topic differs. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE). POL 116 — Foundations of Political Thought (4 units) Course Description: Analysis and evaluation of the seminal works of a major political philosopher or of a major problem in political philosophy. Prerequisite(s): POL 004 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s) when topic differs. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.