POL SCI 15 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

Institution:

Lincoln University - California

Subject:

Political Sciences

Description:

This course is an introduction to basic political thought and how thought has influenced political action. Much of the course will deal with interpretations of democracy. We examine the basic ideas of democracy and citizenship in Greece and Rome. Also, analyzed will be the writings of classic political thinkers such as Hobbes, Locke, Burke, Adam Smith, Rosseau and James Madison. The course will also cover the major alternatives to democracy in modern times such as Marxism, fascism and military rule. (3 units)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lincolnuca.edu

Phone Number:

(510) 628-8010

Calendar System:

Semester

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