POL 20300 - The Promise And Problems Of Democracy

An examination of the promise and problems of democratic governance and civic education. The course introduces students to the fundamental issues of democratic politics through a close reading of classic texts in the history of political philosophy. Students will also engage in a discussion of the requirements for the establishment and maintenance of a democratic political order in the United States through an exploration of key arguments from the Founding to the present era.

Cr. 3.
Notes
This course may count toward the Civic Education and Public Advocacy Certificate.
Subject Area
[PSPP] Political Philosophy