POL 6 - Introduction to Political Theory & Thought

    Recent Professors
    L. Adams
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    46–53 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4H · CSU GE Area D8
    Description
    This course is an introduction to various theoretical approaches to politics and basic political problems and proposed solutions as developed over the course of 2,500 years of Western political thought. Course topics include the correlation between ideology and democracy, liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and contemporary liberation ideologies as applied to the politics of identity. Contemporary issues in political theory will be presented from a variety of viewpoints.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:20am–12:45pm