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This course explores the key concepts and enduring questions of ancient political philosophy through a study of its two greatest representatives, Plato and Aristotle, as well as the modern revolt against the ancients that was inaugurated by Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince. It focuses especially on these thinkers’ views of justice, the best regime, and the best way of life. 

PSC 300 u001 Politics of Homelessness

Instructor: Kirin Taylor
Class#: 53077

Offered: T/TH 5:00 pm – 6:20 PM

Frequency Offered: Special Offering

Prerequisites: None

Course Description
This course examines the complex and multifaceted issue of homelessness from a global, Human Rights-Based perspective. We will explore the political, social, and economic factors that contribute to homelessness and identify common drivers of homelessness from the individual to societal levels. We will come to understand the different manifestations of homelessness, as well as the varied responses by governments and non-governmental organizations. Key questions include: What are the root causes of homelessness across different societies? How do political institutions and policies shape the experiences and outcomes of homeless populations? What are the challenges and opportunities in addressing homelessness in both developed and developing contexts? Throughout the semester, students will engage with a broad range of scholarly work, drawing from diverse theoretical perspectives and employing various methodological approaches. We will analyze case studies – both from abroad and focused on the United States, New York state, and even Central New York – to understand the role of policy, governance, and public opinion in shaping the lives of homeless individuals. By the end of the course, students will have a nuanced understanding of the politics of homelessness and the tools to critically assess and contribute to policy debates on this pressing issue, and others that intersect with it.
Note: This is a hybrid class (most of the time it will be held in Maxwell Hall 110, but some of the beginning sessions will be held online while the professor attends a conference abroad). You cannot attend purely online.

PSC 300 m403 Introduction to Original Research

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