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Sep 26, 2024
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Academic Bulletin 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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POLSC 285 - American Political Thought
Credits: 4
A study of how political ideas can shape the meaning of America. The Declaration that marked America’s emergence established political equality as a founding principle. Yet for many—including people of color, women, and workers—inequality has shaped the American political experience. In this course, we examine how people experiencing injustice have recrafted—and arguably improved—the very meaning of America itself. We study ideas that have contributed to political inequality in the United States and the ideas of people who have fought back. Throughout the course, we consider different ideas about the meaning of America and ask ourselves which ideas should guide our efforts to create a stronger and more just nation.
Distribution Requirements: CL, HE.
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