Political Science · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU POL S 302 — Modern Political Thought

3.00 units 3 enrollment options

Major writers of political thought in the last two centuries, including Burke, J.S. Mill, Freud, Marx, Weber and Sartre. The following topics may be covered: conservatism, liberalism, utilitarianism, socialism, fascism, positivism and existentialism.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.

Junior or senior standing.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
8197 Lecture	In person	Open	38 / 40	Tue/Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM	PSFA 318	Farid Abdel-Nour	4.3/5 · 153 reviews Difficulty 3.9 · 90% take again
4521 Lecture	In person	Open	39 / 40	Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM	LSS 365	Shelbi Swanson	No RateMyProfessor match available

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
9708 Lecture	In person	Open	0 / 40	Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM	PSFA 318	Farid Abdel-Nour	4.3/5 · 153 reviews Difficulty 3.9 · 90% take again

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