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This course surveys Black political thought by looking at "schools of thought" within African American politics:Liberalism, Nationalism, Marxism, Conservatism, and Activism from reconstruction to the present. Alternate years. (4 credits)
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In this course, we will read a number of classical and contemporary texts that attempt to address the "big"normative issues related to (global) civic life: "How should we think about the boundaries of civic or political community "; "How should human beings live together, and govern themselves, within their politicalcommunities "; "What rights, duties, responsibilities and virtues are necessarily associated with democraticcitizenship "; "Is there such a thing as 'global citizenship " ; and, if there is, "what is the relationship betwhuman rights, cosmopolitan ethics and global citizenship " The course approaches these questions from three normative perspectives: political liberalism, civic republicanism and cosmopolitanism. Although rooted in Western philosophical tradition, the course also draws on texts from other civilizations. Alternate years. (4 credits)
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A consideration of the theory and practice of democracy in the contemporary world. Alternate years.(4 credits)
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In his 40-year career at Macalester, Professor Chuck Green functioned as a one-man 'leadership academy,'inspiring and guiding students to make the transition from detached observers to engaged citizens. Through his teaching, mentoring, and example, Professor Green instilled in students a sense of confidence and optimism about their ability to engage proactively in the world. The Chuck Green Civic Engagement Fellowship honors this legacy. Students with sophomore or junior standing may apply for this seven-month fellowship that includes a spring seminar and a full-time, fully-funded summer field experience. Chuck Green Fellows will study democratic engagement in social and organizational change, identify a client organization working for the public good with whom the student can analyze and address a problem, and then work with that client on a mutually agreed-upon solution. The Fellowship culminates in the early fall with an event in which Fellows, faculty, and clients have an opportunity to reflect on the fellowship experience. The Fellowship fulfills both the practicum and advanced course requirements of the political science major. Contact the political science department for a full description and application. Every spring. (4 credits)
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The research seminar fulfills the capstone experience requirement for political science majors. Students should have taken the required foundations, methods and intermediate courses prior to beginning the seminar. The goal of the Senior Research Seminar is to launch students on a culminating academic experience organized around the supervised independent study of a political science topic of particular interest and relevance to them. Students should have a working familiarity with the foundational knowledge in the sub-field(s) relevant to their research project, a mastery of the practical skills introduced in the foundations courses and further developed in the intermediate courses, and a willingness to engage actively in a rigorous, sustained inquiry into an important topic. The Senior Research Seminar normally involves one or more faculty members "coaching"students through the process of defining a significant political science research question, developing a thesis, designing an appropriate research program, writing a substantial independent research project, and publicly presenting the research findings. Every Fall. (4 credits)
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2.00 Credits
A workshop for students pursuing honors projects in the political science department. S/NC grading. Every semester. (2 credits)
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4.00 Credits
Every semester. (4 credits)
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Every semester. (4 credits)
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Every semester. (4 credits)
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Every semester. (4 credits)
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