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Oct 23, 2026
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POLS 2245 - Political Ideas and Ideologies
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course discusses contemporary political ideas and ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, fascism, liberation ideologies, and green ideology. The course explores the historical development of these ideologies as well as the significance of these ideas/ideologies for today’s political issues.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 05C: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Goal 07A: Human Diversity, Race, Power, and Justice in the United States
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Evaluate the values and principles that are fundamental to diverse ideologies.
- Understand the divergent and sometimes conflicting traditions which have emerged within diverse ideologies.
- Analyze the relationship between various ideologies and political thinkers, leaders, activities, parties, and/or movements they have shaped.
- Evaluate the role that different ideologies have played in shaping diverse political ideas and lived experiences.
- Participate effectively in groups with an emphasis on listening, thinking, and responding.
- Explore one’s own attitudes towards diverse sets of ideas and beliefs.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Defining political ideas and ideologies
- Liberalism
- Conservatism
- Socialism
- Fascism
- Liberation ideologies
- Green ideology
- Other ideologies
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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