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BHC 2026-2027 ACADEMIC CATALOG 
    
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POLS 200 - Intro to Political Thought

This course introduces the main issues of social and political theory such as justice, authority, obligation, liberties, rights, power, freedom, and equality. Topics may include the concepts that shape the contemporary political world, the contributions of political theory to the development of modern social systems, and the perspectives offered by social and political theorists on issues such as justice, freedom, equality, sovereignty, racism, sexism, and class.

Prerequisite
Appropriate placement score; or Instructor consent, or ENG 101C  or ENG 101  or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101C  or ENG 101 , or Eligibility for ENG 101C  or ENG 101  based on prior coursework

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
0 lab hours per week

IAI
H4 907 PLS 913

Academic Level
1.1


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