Government 100 - Introduction to Political Thinking

Intro to Political Thinking

Fall
2025
01
4.00
Kye Barker

M W 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM

Smith College
GOV-100-01-202601
Neilson 102
kbarker@smith.edu
A study of the leading ideas of the Western political tradition, focusing on such issues as justice, power, legitimacy, revolution, freedom, equality and forms of government--democracy especially. Open to all students. Entering students considering a major in government are encouraged to take the course in their first year, either in the fall or the spring semester. Enrollment limited to 30.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.