LEFT, RIGHT, AND CENTER
Examines the fundamental principles and arguments of the traditions of conservatism, liberalism, and progressivism. Investigates the sources of disagreement among these traditions. Special emphasis on the internal conflicts within traditions, as well as efforts to overcome internal dissent. Develops understanding of ideological disagreements and an ability to argue with sophistication, respect, and civility.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities or Social Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze and evaluate the major moral and political disagreements between the left and the right. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze and evaluate the main moral and political disagreements within the left and the right. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply understanding of the history and arguments of the left and the right to contemporary disagreements. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop skills of critical thinking, reading, writing, oral communication, respectful/civil interactions with others. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze and evaluate the major moral and political disagreements between the left and the right. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze and evaluate the main moral and political disagreements within the left and the right. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Apply understanding of the history and arguments of the left and the right to contemporary disagreements. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop skills of critical thinking, reading, writing, oral communication, respectful/civil interactions with others. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027