a.
Knowledge and Understanding:
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Identify both theoretically and practically all values and their beneficial consequences.
2-
Recognize the intellectual and political traditions from which each author draws in his/her political theory and thereby develop a clearer perspective on contemporary political events occurring internationally.
b.
Intellectual Skills:
1-
Demonstrate an understanding of political concepts, theories and empirical findings in Egyptian politics, comparative politics, and international relations.
2-
Develop a familiarity with the historical context in which each of theorists that we study wrote their works.
c.
Professional and Practical Skills:
1-
Interpret the content and ambiguities of the political thought of the philosophers and thinkers we discuss, as expressed in the primary and secondary sources we read, as well as the contradictions, differences, and overlap between ideas expressed by each theorist.
2-
Illustrate the primary principles of capitalism, socialism, communism, egalitarianism, utilitarianism, social contract theory, liberalism, conservatism, neo-liberalism, neo-conservatism, libertarianism, fascism, anarchy, rational choice theory, and multiculturalism.
d.
General and Transferable Skills:
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Describe the challenges that modern leaders face in framing political debate and public policy.
2-
Assess the impact that various political movements have had on law, economics, international relations, and society.
