Augsburg College
Political Science Department

Political Science Courses

POL 158- Political Patterns and Processes: An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of contemporary issues.
-Also listed under Area II-
POL 380- Western Political Thought: A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals and assumptions which continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one course in Political Science or consent of instructor)
POL 381- Topics in Democratic Theory: A study of democratic theories. Topics vary and may include the emergence of political democracy in comparative perspectives or American political thought. Topic to be included in the subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in Political Science or consent of instructor)
POL 382- Marxist Theory: Origins and evolutions of Marxist theory and movements emphasizing Marxism as developed in Russia and China. Consideration of the political, social and economic dimensions of the theories, with some focus on the changing role of Marxist doctrines in society. (Prereq.: POL 158 or consent of instructor)
POL 484- Political Analysis Seminar: An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model for political study. Major research is required. (Prereq.: POL 158, POL 483, and two Upper Division courses, or consent of instructor)