Political Thought OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Introductory Undergraduate Course on Political Thought
'Introduction to Political Thought' was designed initially for MIT political science students. The OpenCourseWare explores the impact that political minds have had on the formation of political policy.
Introduction to Political Thought: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Introduction to Political Thought: Course Description
Professor Sarah Song takes students on a tour of the political science field in her course 'Introduction to Political Thought.' Writings from politicians and philosophers are a key part of this course. By reading and interpreting major political and social texts, this course examines political thinking on a major scale. Among the topics covered are how thinkers come to their conclusions and how they respond to their social and political circumstances. This lecture course also examines how political thinkers incorporate their views to positively affect the broader human good.
The course includes a detailed reading list, lecture notes and reading questions. To learn more about political thinking, visit the course page.
Featured School Choices:
-
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University responds quickly to information requests through this site.
Suggested programs:
- B.A. in Communications
- BS in Psychology
- B.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance and Sports Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications with an Emphasis in Interpersonal Communication and Human Relationships
- B.S. in Business Administration
More information about Grand Canyon University
-
Full Sail University
Full Sail University responds quickly to information requests through this site.
Suggested programs:
- Sportscasting Bachelors - Campus
- Media Communications Bachelors - Campus
- Simulation and Visualization Bachelors - Campus
- Sportscasting Associates - Campus
- Bachelor of Science - Software Development
More information about Full Sail University
-
Purdue Global
Purdue Global responds quickly to information requests through this site.
Suggested programs:
- AASBA in Business
- Undergraduate in Legal Studies
- BS in Communication
- Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
More information about Purdue Global
-
Liberty University
Liberty University responds quickly to information requests through this site.
Suggested programs:
- BS: Psychology
- BS: English & Writing: Journalism
- BS: Strategic Communication: Social Media Management
- AA: Business
- AA: Education (Non-Licensure)
More information about Liberty University
-
Universal Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute responds quickly to information requests through this site.
Suggested programs:
- Aviation Technology
More information about Universal Technical Institute
-
Stanford University
Stanford University responds quickly to information requests through this site.
More information about Stanford University