LGST 105DContemporary Political Theory: Modernity and its Discontents
Examines the condition of modernity as it is understood, dwelled upon, and critiqued by political theorists since the second half of the 20th century. Explores how the modern condition was viewed by Euro-American thinkers, who saw themselves as its originators and heirs, as well as Chinese, Indian, Arab, and African thinkers for whom European modernity was an inescapable, if not an insurmountable, imposition to be engaged, transformed, and critiqued. (Formerly Late-20th Century Political Thought.)
Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.
- Enroll in lecture and associated secondary lab.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Kresge Acad 3201 | Y. Daifallah | Wait List 91/100 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 9:00am–12:30pm | Cowell Com 134 | M. Rahman | Open 30/34 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Merrill Acad 102 | Y. Daifallah | Closed 83/100 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmeen Daifallah | 3.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 65% | 17 |
| Mizanur Rahman | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 100% | 1 |
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