Political Science 2004: Survey of Western Political Thought
Spring 2006
Recitation Section 011 (Monday 8:00-8:50)
Recitation Section 012 (Tuesday 8:00-8:50)
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Jason Beyersdorff
Office Hours: Ketchum 401, Tuesday 10:00-11:45 (and by appointment)
Email: beyersdo@colorado.edu
Recitation Requirements
Your grade in PSCI 2004 will be determined, in part, by your performance in recitation. Therefore, it is
essential that you come to class prepared to discuss the assigned readings and material covered in lecture.
You will be assigned additional readings in recitation to accompany the primary texts required for the
course. The purpose of these readings will be to serve as supplements to the materials we will be
discussing in class.
Each week you will be required to submit a typed summary of the assigned reading (approximately ½ page
double spaced). You must come to class and submit the summary to receive credit for the day.
Assignments will be accepted late only with a legitimate, verifiable excuse.
Recitation grades will be calculated as follows: attendance and participation (50%), three 2-3 page
analytical papers (50%). Paper topics will be distributed no later than one week from the due date. To
receive a passing grade for recitation all assignments must be submitted. Attendance and participation are
mandatory. Four unexcused absences will result in an “F” for recitation.
Calendar
I. Citizenship
1. Week of January 18
No Recitation.
2. Week of January 23
Introduction to Political Philosophy
Federalist Papers
3. Week of January 30
Federalist Papers, cont.
Shklar, American Citizenship
Additional Reading TBA
4. Week of February 6
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Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics
Aristotle, The Politics (selections)
5. Week of February 13
Aristotle, cont.
Review of Citizenship
1st TEST - WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 15
II. Power
6. Week of February 20
Federalist Papers
7. Week of February 27
Federalist Papers, cont.
Bush Administration Security Policy
8. Week of March 6
Thucydides, History of the Peloponnesian War (Selections)
Additional Reading TBA
9. Week of March 13
Machiavelli, The Prince
MIDTERM - MONDAY MARCH 13
10. Week of March 20
Review of modern and ancient power
11. Week of March 27
Spring Break.
III. Freedom
12. Week of April 3
Locke, Second Treatise of Government
13. Week of April 10
Locke, cont.
UN Universal Declaration of Rights
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14. Week of April 17
Mill, On Liberty
Berlin, Two Concepts of Liberty
15. Week of April 24
Mill, cont.
Marx, The Communist Manifesto
16. Week of May 1
Griswold v. Connecticut
Lawrence v. Texas
FINAL EXAM – MONDAY MAY 8 ( 4:30-7:00 PM)
Honor Code
All students of the University of Colorado at Boulder are responsible for knowing and adhering to the
academic integrity policy of this institution. Violations of this policy may include: cheating, plagiarism,
aid of academic dishonesty, fabrication, lying, bribery, and threatening behavior. All incidents of academic
misconduct shall be reported to the Honor Code Council (honor@colorado.edu; 303-725-2273). Students
who are found to be in violation of the academic integrity policy will be subject to both academic sanctions
from the faculty member and non-academic sanctions (including but not limited to university probation,
suspension, or expulsion). Additional information on the Honor Code can be found at
http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode.
Classroom Behavior
Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment.
Students who fail to adhere to behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the
professional responsibility to treat students with understanding, dignity and respect, to guide classroom
discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which students express opinions. See policies at
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/classbehavior.html.
Sexual Harassment
The University of Colorado Policy on Sexual Harassment applies to all students, staff and faculty. Sexual
harassment is unwelcome sexual attention. It can involve intimidation, threats, coercion, or promises or
create an environment that is hostile or offensive. Harassment may occur between members of the same or
opposite gender and between any combination of members in the campus community: students, faculty,
staff, and administrators. Any student, staff or faculty member who believes s/he has been sexually
harassed should contact the Office of Sexual Harassment (OSH) at 303-492-2127 or the Office of Judicial
Affairs at 303-492-5550. Information can be obtained at: http://www.colorado.edu/sexualharassment.
Students With Disabilities
If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability please submit a letter to me from Disability
Services in a timely manner so that your needs may be addressed. Disability Services determines
accommodations based on documented disabilities (303-492-8671, Willard 322,
www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices).
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