SSP 250 - Political Ideas and Ideologies

Institution:

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

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Description:

This course explores the relationship between political ideas and practice. Political ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and liberation ideologies (feminist, black, and gay/ lesbian) are examined in their historical development. The relationship between their goals and the methods used to achieve them is analy ed and critici ed. The relevance of these ideologies for understanding current political issues is discussed. Readings include original theories of politics as well as commentaries upon them.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lagcc.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 482-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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