GOVT 420: American Political Thought

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Studies major political values and theories in America from formation of American republic to present. Explores the ways political thought changes during crisis periods, and covers contemporary American political theories including pluralism, elite theories of democracy, and empirical political theory.Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: GOVT 103.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.