POS 3204 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Sheldon Wolin, Paul Gilroy, Benjamin Barber
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Course description: this course is designed to introduce graduate students to political theory. It begins by situating theory within the broader discipline of political science, and highlights some of the methodological debates and self-understandings that have emerged from this connection. A number of these approaches have been important, in various ways, for people studying everything from american politics and international relations, to comparative politics and public policy. More broadly, the course prompts its participants to critically interrogate their own epistemological, moral, and political commitments, and the relationship these bear to their particular field of academic interest. Course requirements and grading: your grade for this class will be based on four components: This course is based on a seminar format; therefore regular attendance, careful preparation, and active participation are essential. Every participant is also required to prepare two or three discussion questions for each meeting.