PLS 121 - Introductory Political Theory

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
A survey that deals with political ideas and political problems such as political domination by ruling classes, the right to revolt, relation of the individual to state, and totalitarian and authoritarian systems. Emphasis on the writings of such political thinkers as Plato, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Marx, de Tocqueville, Nietzsche and Gandhi.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .

Note: Typically offered at MC; fall and spring terms.