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PLSC 261: Introduction to Political Theory
Major concepts of Western political theory - thematic or historical approach.
Offered in 26 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2021 to Spring 2027).
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Prerequisites
None that Banner enforces.
From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.
Required by (22)
PLSC 361, PLSC 362, PLSC 364, PLSC 387, PLSC 395, PLSC 396, PLSC 397C, PLSC 397D, PLSC 397J, PLSC 397S, PLSC 401, PLSC 404, PLSC 422, PLSC 444, PLSC 462, PLSC 463, PLSC 469, PLSC 471, PLSC 472, PLSC 473, PLSC 493, PLSC 497C
What it leads to
Courses that list it as a prerequisite, then the courses that list those, 2 levels deep.
- PLSC 361 Classical Political Thought
- PLSC 362 Political Theory: Renaissance and Modern
- PLSC 364 Contemporary Political Theory
- PLSC 387 Applied Skills in Political Science
- PLSC 395 Politics of Latin America
- PLSC 396 Politics of Mexico
- PLSC 397C Populism and Democracy in the Americas
- PLSC 397D Politics of Mexico
- PLSC 397J Race and Political Identification
- PLSC 397S Qualitative Research in Political Science
- PLSC 401 The Comparative Politics of Soccer
- PLSC 404 Gangs, Organized Crime, and the State in the Americas
- PLSC 422 Race and Political Identification
- PLSC 444 Administrative Internships
- PLSC 462 The Rise of Modern Political Economy
- PLSC 463 American Political Thought
- PLSC 469 Feminist Political Theory
- PLSC 471 Race and Political Theory
- PLSC 472 Comparative Political Thought
- PLSC 473 Politics and Culture
- PLSC 493 Issues in Political Theory
- PLSC 497C Special Study: Modernity Reconsidered: Morality, Story & Science
Syllabi and course websites
None listed yet.
Instructors
| Instructor | Sections | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Deylami, Shirin | 14 | Spring 2021 to Winter 2027 |
| Beard, Lisa | 10 | Fall 2021 to Spring 2027 |
| Hsueh, Vicki | 10 | Winter 2021 to Fall 2026 |
| Thomas, Brian | 7 | Winter 2021 to Spring 2026 |
Every offering in the listed terms (42 sections)
| Term | Sec | CRN | Type | Meets | Instructor | Enrolled | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | 0 | 22938 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · ES 413 | Beard, Lisa | 0/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2027 | 0 | 23544 | Lecture | MWF 11:30am-12:50pm · ES 413 | Beard, Lisa | 0/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2027 | 4 | 12388 | Lecture | MWF 11:30am-12:50pm · CF 316 | Staff | 0/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2027 | 3 | 12387 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · CF 316 | Deylami, Shirin | 0/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2026 | 4 | 42539 | Lecture | MWF 2:30pm-3:50pm · AH 014 | Hsueh, Vicki | 49/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2026 | 3 | 42537 | Lecture | MWF 11:30am-12:50pm · PH 228 | Hsueh, Vicki | 50/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Summer 2026 | SOL | 30656 | Lecture | TBA · ONLINE ASNC | Deylami, Shirin | 21/25 | Distance Instr-OnLine |
| Spring 2026 | 0 | 23596 | Lecture | TR 8:00am-9:50am · ES 413 | Thomas, Brian | 43/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2026 | 4 | 12820 | Lecture | MWF 1:00pm-2:20pm · PH 228 | Hsueh, Vicki | 50/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2026 | 3 | 12819 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · ES 100 | Hsueh, Vicki | 46/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2025 | 4 | 42962 | Lecture | MWF 11:30am-12:50pm · AH 014 | Deylami, Shirin | 47/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2025 | 3 | 42960 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · AH 014 | Deylami, Shirin | 49/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Summer 2025 | SOL | 30352 | Lecture | TBA · ONLINE ASNC | Deylami, Shirin | 21/25 | Distance Instr-OnLine |
| Spring 2025 | 0 | 23261 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · AH 014 | Deylami, Shirin | 45/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2025 | 0 | 23262 | Lecture | MWF 11:30am-12:50pm · AH 014 | Deylami, Shirin | 50/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2025 | 0 | 13632 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · AH 014 | Beard, Lisa | 47/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2025 | 0 | 13633 | Lecture | MWF 1:00pm-2:20pm · AH 014 | Beard, Lisa | 45/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2024 | 0 | 43849 | Lecture | MWF 1:00pm-2:20pm · AH 014 | Hsueh, Vicki | 48/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Summer 2024 | SOL | 30400 | Lecture | TBA · ONLINE ASNC | Deylami, Shirin | 20/25 | Distance Instr-OnLine |
| Spring 2024 | S39 | 22253 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · AH 004 | Beard, Lisa | 46/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2024 | 0 | 23461 | Lecture | MWF 1:00pm-2:20pm · AH 014 | Beard, Lisa | 45/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2024 | W20 | 11199 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · BI 212 | Deylami, Shirin | 50/55 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2024 | W08 | 11816 | Lecture | MWF 11:30am-12:50pm · WL 164F | Deylami, Shirin | 50/55 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2023 | F31 | 42131 | Lecture | MWF 1:00pm-2:20pm · SL 150 | Hsueh, Vicki | 50/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2023 | F3 | 40770 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · HH 345 | Hsueh, Vicki | 45/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Summer 2023 | SOL | 30479 | Lecture | TBA · ONLINE ASNC | Deylami, Shirin | 15/25 | Distance Instr-OnLine |
| Spring 2023 | S39 | 22495 | Lecture | TR 10:00am-11:50am · SL 150 | Thomas, Brian | 47/55 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2023 | W20 | 11278 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · CV 104 | Hsueh, Vicki | 53/55 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2022 | F31 | 42371 | Lecture | MWF 1:00pm-2:20pm · ONLINE SYNC TBA · ONLINE ASNC | Beard, Lisa | 43/45 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2022 | F07 | 40797 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · ONLINE SYNC TBA · ONLINE ASNC | Beard, Lisa | 42/45 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Summer 2022 | SOL | 30636 | Lecture | TBA · ONLINE ASNC | Deylami, Shirin | 17/20 | Distance Instr-OnLine |
| Spring 2022 | S39 | 22795 | Lecture | TR 10:00am-11:50am · BI 212 | Thomas, Brian | 33/55 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2022 | S06 | 21717 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · ES 100 | Hsueh, Vicki | 69/75 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2022 | W20 | 11402 | Lecture | TR 10:00am-11:50am · ONLINE SYNC | Thomas, Brian | 47/55 | Distance Instr-OnLine |
| Winter 2022 | W08 | 12226 | Lecture | TR 12:00pm-1:50pm · ONLINE SYNC | Thomas, Brian | 50/55 | Distance Instr-OnLine |
| Fall 2021 | F31 | 42695 | Lecture | R 2:00pm-3:50pm · REMOTE SYNC TBA · REMOTE ASNC | Beard, Lisa | 40/45 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2021 | F07 | 40889 | Lecture | R 10:00am-11:50am · REMOTE SYNC TBA · REMOTE ASNC | Beard, Lisa | 42/45 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Summer 2021 | SOL | 30723 | Lecture | TBA | Deylami, Shirin | 19/30 | Distance Instr-OnLine |
| Spring 2021 | S39 | 23329 | Lecture | MWF 11:30am-12:50pm · REMOTE SYNC | Thomas, Brian | 46/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Spring 2021 | S06 | 21882 | Lecture | TBA · REMOTE ASNC | Deylami, Shirin | 43/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2021 | W20 | 11497 | Lecture | TR 10:00am-11:50am · REMOTE SYNC TBA · REMOTE ASNC | Hsueh, Vicki | 53/56 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2021 | W08 | 12457 | Lecture | TR 2:00pm-3:50pm · REMOTE SYNC | Thomas, Brian | 51/55 | Face to Face Instruction |