Simmons University

POLS103 - 01 - Introduction to Political Theory

Credits

4.0

Term

Sep 2 - Dec 13

Open Seats

14 of 40

Schedule

Tue, Thu 9:30 – 10:50am

Course Type

Lecture

Location

In Person

Section

01

Faculty

Lena Zuckerwise

Prerequisites

Description

Introduces political theory and its contributions to the study of politics by considering problems of citizenship in different regimes. Examines both classic texts of political philosophy (including Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx) and the writings and speeches of political actors (both real and in fiction and film).