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Catalog of Courses for Political & Social Thought    
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Political and Social Thought
PST 1559New Course: Political and Social Thought (0)
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 4000TNon-UVa Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 10)
PST 4850Core Seminar in Political and Social Thought I (3)
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 4870Core Seminar in Political and Social Thought II (3)
Offered
Spring 2025
Continuation of PST 4850, with greater emphasis on contemporary works. Prerequisite: PST major.
PST 4980Workshop in Thesis Research (1)
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 4989Workshop in Thesis Research (1)
Offered
Spring 2025
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 4993Independent Study in Poltical & Social Thought (3)
Offered
Spring 2025
Student initiated independent study projects arranged with an individual faculty member, and approved by the Program Director. Written work is required.
PST 4998Thesis in Political and Social Thought (2)
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 4999Thesis in Political and Social Thought (4)
Offered
Spring 2025
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.