Carleton University · PSCI 4316

Contemporary Political Theory

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Examines major currents and themes in continental political thought since the early twentieth century. These may include existentialist, Critical Theory, feminist, and poststructural approaches in relation to topics, such as crises of modernity, (post-) modern reconfigurations of power, and perspectives for democracy.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year Honours standing and ( PSCI 2301 and PSCI 2302 ) or permission of the Department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year Honours standing and ( PSCI 2301 and PSCI 2302 ) or permission of the Department.
  • Seminar three hours a week.
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Examines major currents and themes in continental political thought since the early twentieth century. These may include existentialist, Critical Theory, feminist, and poststructural approaches in relation to topics, such as crises of modernity, (post-) modern reconfigurations of power, and perspectives for democracy.

  • Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year Honours standing and ( PSCI 2301 and PSCI 2302 ) or permission of the Department.
  • Seminar three hours a week.

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