This course focuses on critical ideas and concepts in contemporary social and political theory that might include globalization, power, identity, violence, gender, race, class, ethnicity, post-colonialism, human rights, nationalism, realism, liberalism, constructivism, cosmopolitanism and citizenship. You will explore a variety of methodological and historical perspectives on the generation, dissemination, and impact of critical ideas in diverse social and geographical contexts. You will be introduced to the ideas of some of the main social and political thinkers of our time and apply their insights and approaches to your professional and academic development.