University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 23, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

PSC 409D - Contemporary Political Theory

(3 units)
Recent developments in political theory such as communitarianism, feminism, reinterpretations of liberalism.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. analyze the relationship between economic, social and political theory in the contemporary western canon.
2. discuss the relationship between major contemporary political thinkers and current social and political issues.
3. summarize major themes in nineteenth and twentieth century political thought and extrapolate to possible outcomes in political action.


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