POL 6020 Critical Theory/Public Policy

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the approach to knowledge known as “critical theory,” as well as to prepare them to carry out real-world public policy analysis. To this end, three themes serve as the focus of study: capitalism, democracy, and globalization. The relationship between all three and public policy serves as the life-blood of the course. The required and suggested readings cross disciplines, from political philosophy to economics to policy and gender studies. The melange reflects critical theory itself: interdisciplinary from the start.
Credits: 3.0