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Catalog of Courses for Political & Social Thought

PST 1559
New Course: PST

This course offers special topics in the broad area of Political and Social Thought. Associate PST faculty will present syllabi for unique opportunity classes on occasion.

Course was offered:  Fall 2014
PST 4850
PST Core Seminar I

Study of great political and social thinkers and movements studied from a variety of disciplinary and genre viewpoints. Readings include classic texts, plays, novels, literature, current works of advocacy. Led by the program director, with occasional guest faculty; weekly response essays required. Prerequisite: PST major.

PST 4870
PST Core Seminar II Offered Spring 2026

Continuation of PST 4850, with greater emphasis on contemporary works. Prerequisite: PST major.

PST 4980
Workshop in Thesis Research

Taken in the fourth year, this workshop offers discussion with PST faculty on their current research and continuing presentation of students' developing projects. (1 credit per term; graded C/NC) Prerequisite: PST major.

PST 4989
Workshop in Thesis Research Offered Spring 2026

Taken in the fourth year, this workshop offers discussion with PST faculty on their current research and continuing presentation of students' developing projects. (1 credit per term; graded C/NC) Prerequisite: PST major.

PST 4993
Ind Study in PST Offered Spring 2026

Student initiated independent study projects arranged with an individual faculty member, and approved by the Program Director. Written work is required.

PST 4998
Thesis/Political & Soc Thought

Prepared with the advice of two faculty members, the fourth-year PST thesis is a substantial, independent, year-long project built upon the student's prior study in the program. Prerequisite: PST major.

PST 4999
Thesis/Political & Soc Thought Offered Spring 2026

Prepared with the advice of two faculty members, the fourth-year PST thesis is a substantial, independent, year-long project built upon the student's prior study in the program. Prerequisite: PST major.