Today’s American Political Debate

Catalog description

This course examines major current controversies in the national political conversation of the United States. It focuses on questions of economic policy as well as controversies over social questions. Readings reflect a diversity of political perspectives. Attention will also focus on how specific political debates are shaped by the contending world views of the participants. Among the matters covered are economic and social stratification and inequality, the condition of social capital, and the dividing line between public and private. May be cross-listed with CTI 289. It is recommended that students enrolling in this course be eligible to take Level-II CTI courses.