Political Science 297CE - ST-Current Events&Poli Theory

This course is anchored on the following premises: (1) the election of Donald Trump represents a major turning point in the political culture of the United States; (2) the reality of political and social polarization puts to the test the assumed strengths of institutions to cope with actions that are tearing apart the always fragile social fabric of the nation; (3) civic resistance is evidence of awareness of the perils in front of us; and (4) texts and arguments in political theory elicit reflections that are very pertinent to analyze our current predicament. These four premises, in a context of fast paced news and analyses, call for a rigorous conversation on principles and events that may shed light on the present. This course is envisioned as a space for that conversation.