POHI 332 Contemporary Political Theory
This seminar is a comparative examination of the theoretical bases of global political systems, including postcolonial ideologies originating in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as postmodern theories originating in Europe and the United States after the Second World War. Topics include the relationship between the state and the economy, the role of non-governmental organizations in the extension of state power, and the use and abuse of mass mobilization, among others. Seminar. Prerequisites: WRIT 313, Advanced Academic Writing; LSCI 105,Information Theory and Practice, or LSCI 106, Information Sources in Architecture and Interior Design, or LSCI 205, Information in the Disciplines; MDST 120, Public Speaking