Course Details
Course Details

Course Details

Virginia Western Community College

PLS200: Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory

Presents concepts of politics using political theory. Emphasizes the core thinkers and themes of political theory, with focus on concepts of justice, power, rights, liberty, and citizenship, within the context of differing conceptions of the state. Apply political theory as a method of analysis for analyzing current political events and problems. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.

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Online
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Campus
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Hybrid
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Political Science
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