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POL 161 - Introduction To Political Theory

Department: Politics and Government

Description: Critical consideration of basic political questions such as the nature of the state, civic order, and forms of government.

Credit Hours: 3

IAI Major Code: MajorIAI - PLS913-IAI Introduction to Political Philosophy

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

  • 001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM , Julie Webber 3.00 hour(s)
  • 002 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Kam Shapiro 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Schroeder Hall 106 (SCH 106)

Instructor: Julie Webber

Book Title
ISBN
Author
Edition
Publisher
MSRP
Notes
ON LIBERTY & OTHER WRITINGS (ED: COLLIN (Required)
ISBN9780521379175
AuthorMILL
Edition
PublisherCAMBRIDGE
MSRP $17.99

FIVE DIALOGUES (TRANS: GRUBE) (Required)
ISBN9780872206335
AuthorPLATO
Edition2ND
PublisherHACKETT
MSRP $9.00

FIRE NEXT TIME (Required)
ISBN9780679744726
AuthorBALDWIN
Edition
PublisherRANDOM
MSRP $13.00

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Schroeder Hall 108 (SCH 108)

Instructor: Kam Shapiro

Textbook Instructions: Book information will be posted to CANVAS

Spring 2026

  • 001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM , Julie Webber 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Schroeder Hall 114 (SCH 114)

Instructor: Julie Webber

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.