Core Studies 3:
People, Power, and Politics


Brooklyn College
The City University of New York
 

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Course Description

Core Studies 3: People, Power, and Politics
4 hours; 4 credits

Introduction to the social sciences through the study of power, authority, and social organization in American society. Emphasis on gaining insight into American society in broad terms, as well as in terms of such specific issues as social class, race, gender, community, equality, and opportunity. The unifying theme of the course is an understanding of the nature of power (social and political). A major goal of the course is an understanding of contemporary issues and controversies involving power in America.

Core Studies 3 is administered jointly by the Departments of Political Science and Sociology.

Core 3 Section Home pages

P. Currah's Core 3 section.

R. Satow's Core 3 section.

T. Shortell's Core 3 section -- FIPSE Virtual Section.

This page maintained by Paisley Currah
Department of Political Science
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11210
pcurrah@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Revised -- 09/15/98