CPOL 503 American Political Ideologies
What do the labels mean - conservative, liberal, facist, communist? Designed for Congressional Studies students, this course surveys American political ideologies from the American Revolution to the present. In the early years of the republic, special attention is paid to classical liberalism, capitalism, and nationalism. In the 19th century, the focus embraces pro- and anti- slavery movements, nativism, social Darwinism, utopian movement, socialism, anarchism, and religious movements. In the 20th century, attention is given to populism, progressivism, New Deal liberalism, communism, fascism, conservatism, environmentalism, religious fundamentalism, secularism, feminism, the gay rights movement, libertarianism, and neo-conservatism.