* POL 303
- Spring 2011-2012
(EM)
Modern Political Theory
This course offers an overview of classic texts in modern political theory, focusing on the social contract tradition. Readings include selections from Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, Marx, and Rawls.
Sample reading list:
Hobbes,
Leviathan
Locke,
Two Treaties of Government
Rousseau,
Social Contract, Discourse on Inequality
Rawls,
Theory of Justice
Mill,
On Liberty, Representative Government
Marx,
Selected works
Reading/Writing assignments:
150-200 pages per week; At least two papers and a final exam.
Requirements/Grading:
Final Exam - 40%
Papers - 50%
Precept Participation - 10%
Other information:
This course is open to first-year students.
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
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Class number: 42175
Section: L01
Time:
2:30 pm
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3:20 pm
Days:
M
W
Building-Room:
Robertson Hall
023
Enrolled/Limit:
17/
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Section: P01
Time:
1:30 pm
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2:20 pm
Days:
M
Building-Room:
Robertson Hall
006
Enrolled/Limit:
9/
13
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Section: P02
Time:
2:30 pm
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3:20 pm
Days:
Th
Building-Room:
Robertson Hall
006
Enrolled/Limit:
8/
13