POLI 3401

Contemporary Political Thought

Lec 01 selected

This course provides an overview of general themes and current debates within contemporary western social and political thought. The course will focus on topics such as power, justice, community, citizenship, property, entitlement, identity, and difference.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2024 syllabus by Larissa Atkison. Fall 2026 is taught by Fierlbeck K., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

60%In-class tests (3)20% each
30%Critical Reading Reflections (2)15% each; 1,250–1,500 words
10%Participation

Course rules

Late work
Critical responses lose 2% per day, including weekends, up to 20%; work is not accepted after the exam period.
Missed tests
Contact the instructor to arrange a make-up; documentation is required, and the syllabus specifies a one-week rescheduling window.
Attendance
Three or more unexplained absences may reduce participation marks; students should make up missed content.
Course completion
All course components must be completed to pass.
Course materials
Instructor materials may not be recorded or shared without explicit permission.

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