PS 103 - Western Political Traditions

Institution:

Colorado College

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Description:

A survey of the experiences and ideas that have shaped political life in the West. Treatment of selected periods and political philosophies from Ancient Greece through the 20th century. The foundations and development of liberal-democratic thought, together with critiques of, and alternatives to, liberal-democratic thought and practice. Focus on the constitutional democracy of the United States. (Cannot be taken after PS 101.) (Offered as an FYE course.) Prerequisite: No credit after Political Science 101 1 unit counts toward NAS minor. (Meets the Critical Perspectives: The West in Time requirement.) 2 units - Fuller, Grace, Lindau.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coloradocollege.edu

Phone Number:

(719) 389-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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