Special Topics in Political Theory
Political Science · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offering schedule: contact department
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No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where POL-4216 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course examines a range of specialized issues in political theory. Depending on the instructor, topics covered may include Pierre Trudeau's political thought, Gramsci as a thinker, Hobbes's feminism, and/or globalization and inequality. This course can be repeated for credit when the topic varies. Where the subject matter of POL-3216 and POL-4216 is similar, students engage in higher and more intense research and study in POL-4216.
Restrictions
Department Chair Perm Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and POL-4215 | POL-4240.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.