POL 470 - Justice and Society: Theory and Practice
Tensions between theory and practice; analysis of nature of justice and its implementation in society. Prerequisite: POL 270. Fulfills: LASR; WI. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
Student Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Explain competing theories of justice and their underlying theoretical commitments.
Demonstrate an ability to apply various theories of justice to real-world situations.
Compare various theories of justice in terms of their expected effects on people in society.