Political Ideas and Ideologies

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Overview

Subject area

SSP

Catalog Number

250

Course Title

Political Ideas and Ideologies

Department(s)

Description

This course explores the relationship between political ideas and practice. Political ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, nationalism, fascism, feminism, ecologism, religious fundamentalism, and multiculturalism are examined in their historical and contemporary development. The relationship between their goals and the methods used to achieve them is analyzed and critiqued. Readings include original theories of politics as well as commentaries upon them.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Individual & Society

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate LaGuardia CC

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FIS - Flexible Core - Individual and Society

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

012020

Course Schedule