Government 100 - INTRO TO POLITICAL THINKING

Fall
2015
02
4.00
Donald Baumer
TTh 10:30-11:50
Smith College
17694-F15
SEELYE 301
dbaumer@smith.edu
A study of the leading ideas of the Western political tradition, focusing on such topics as justice, power, legitimacy, revolution, freedom, equality and forms of government-democracy especially. Lecture/discussion format taught in independent sections, with one or more sections designated Writing Intensive (WI sections are limited to 30). Open to all students. Entering students considering a major in government are strongly encouraged to take the course in their first year, either in the fall or the spring semester. Offered both semesters each year.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.